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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Hagar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dulude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Sammy Hagar! 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, David Dulude! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dulude misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dulude gets a clinch. Dulude landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dulude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Horrible takedown by Dulude or perhaps it was just good defense by Hagar which made him look bad. Hagar scores a takedown into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hagar avoids the attempt from Dulude to control. Hagar is working for a guillotine from mount but Dulude frees his head quite easily.
Dulude wants to hold on but Hagar pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dulude taking shots to the head. Dulude wants to hold on but Hagar pushes him away. Hagar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hagar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hagar working for a guillotine from mount but Dulude is in no mood to give up. Dulude is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hagar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dulude turns into him and now he's in Hagar's guard.
Dulude trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hagar pulls Dulude in close to his closed guard and prevents Dulude from doing any damage or advancing position. Dulude avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dulude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dulude slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dulude really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hagar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dulude advances to half guard. Hagar trying to hold on to Dulude's head to control him but Dulude postures up.
Hagar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dulude is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hagar is trying to get back to full guard. Dulude is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hagar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dulude wants to take a breather but Hagar is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Hagar dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hagar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hagar trying to control the action but Dulude is working from the bottom. Dulude tries to get to full guard but Hagar has control of the leg. Dulude is not content to let Hagar control the position. Hagar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dulude defends it well. Dulude wants to improve his position but Hagar is controlling well.
Hagar prevents Dulude from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dulude wants to control the action here but instead Hagar manages to pass to full mount! Hagar looking to control but Dulude is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hagar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hagar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dulude tries to hold on but Hagar pushes him away. Dulude is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hagar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hagar avoids the attempt from Dulude to control. Dulude is desperately trying to improve his position but Hagar has a good base and remains in mount. Hagar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Dulude really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dulude is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dulude is breathing heavily. A nice elbow there by Hagar. Hagar controlling from mount. Hagar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dulude looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hagar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Hagar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Chesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacroix has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Rock Chesner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jules Lacroix's chin.
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208 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Chesner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Lacroix! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chesner looks for a takedown but Lacroix sprawls well. A jab from Chesner misses. Chesner blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
Chesner drops Lacroix with a straight right hand, right on the button! Chesner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Chesner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Drakul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rypien has chosen The Ripper - Judas Priest as his entrance music. 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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166 cm
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163 lbs
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177 cm
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeny Drakul! 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, Rick Rypien! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drakul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rypien stuffs the takedown attempt from Drakul. Drakul gets slowly back to his feet. Rypien misses with a wild body shot. Drakul ducks right into an uppercut from Rypien.
It looks like Evgeny Drakul has been cut. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drakul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rypien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rypien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rypien takes a swing at Drakul's ribcage but misses. Drakul drives through with a takedown into guard. Drakul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rypien's guard. Rypien is trying to control but can't.
Rypien wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drakul seems to be looking for submissions.
Drakul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drakul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rypien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drakul. Drakul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rypien defend it? Drakul steps over the head and cranks it - Rypien is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drakul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeny Drakul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Jetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayson Timmons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elroy Jetson's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Timmons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elroy Jetson! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Timmons waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jetson. Timmons throws a jab when Jetson was well out of range. Jetson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jetson moves away from the strike by Timmons. Jetson thows a left - swing and a miss! Timmons cracks Jetson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Timmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmons throws a leg kick that misses. Jetson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Timmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jetson.
Timmons throws a low kick, looking for Jetson's leg but Jetson calmly moves out of range. Timmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jetson. Timmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jetson.
Timmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timmons missing with a left hand there. Jetson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jetson fails to land the takedown. Jayson Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Timmons wants to land a leg kick but Jetson is out of range. Jetson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jetson lands in his opponent's guard. Timmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jetson is controlling him. Timmons is looking for a triangle but Jetson pushes his legs off easily.
Jetson is looking to stand up but Timmons won't let him. Jetson 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. Jetson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jetson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Timmons looking for a guillotine here but Jetson defends easily.
Timmons keeping full guard, as Jetson tries to pass. Jetson wants to control from the top but Timmons keeps moving. Timmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jetson trying to control but Timmons is working from the bottom. Timmons looking for a guillotine here but Jetson defends easily.
Timmons wants to stand and escape but Jetson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jetson stopping the sweep attempt from Timmons. Jetson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jetson won't allow Timmons to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jetson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jetson shoots for a takedown but Timmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jayson Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Jetson. Timmons looks to land a right hand but Jetson moved out of range. Jetson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Timmons thows a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Timmons misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timmons swinging wilding here.
Jetson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmons. Jetson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Timmons misses. Timmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmons misses with a wild body shot. Timmons throws out a loose jab but Jetson uses good head movement to avoid it. Timmons throws a combination that misses and Jetson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Timmons won't be happy with that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jayson Timmons will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Timmons misses with the combination.
Jetson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Timmons as he avoids it easily. Timmons throws a leg kick that misses. Timmons misses with a looping left. Timmons scores with a body shot.
Timmons misses with a straight left. Jetson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmons misses with an uppercut. Jetson saw that one coming. Jetson looks to throw the jab but Timmons is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timmons jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jetson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Timmons is looking to get to half guard. Jetson looking to control and managing it successfully. Jetson punishing his opponent with strikes. Timmons is in a horrible position here. Jetson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jetson looking to control but Timmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Timmons tries to reverse the position but Jetson maintains control. Timmons is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jetson prevents Timmons from getting the reversal. Timmons regains half guard. Jetson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jetson wants to control from the top but Timmons keeps moving. Jetson wants to stand but Timmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Timmons has his feet on Jetson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Jayson Timmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Timmons throws a looping overhand right but Jetson ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timmons throws out a leg kick but Jetson moves out of range and Timmons only half commits. Timmons lands a nice hook to Jetson's body. Jetson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jetson is breathing heavily. Timmons throws a lazy right hand but Jetson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Timmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jetson is out of range. Jetson slips a straight right by Timmons. Timmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Jetson. Jetson gets slowly back to his feet. Jayson Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Jetson. Timmons throws a body punch but Jetson moves out of range. Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Timmons. Timmons ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Jetson with that takedown attempt. Timmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jetson on the side of the head. Timmons scores with the left hand. Jetson knows he should have avoided that one. Timmons scores with a jab to the head.
Jetson slips a straight right by Timmons. Jetson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Timmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timmons. Jetson throws and elbow that misses. Timmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jetson's guard. Nice move by Timmons! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Timmons dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Timmons. Timmons cracks Jetson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jetson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Timmons misses with a double jab.
Jetson moves forwards but Timmons connects with a nice, crisp jab. Timmons throws a shot from downtown. Jetson moves away and avoids it. Jetson slips under a jab from Timmons. Timmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jetson moves out of range easily. Jetson staying out of range there. Jetson moves forwards but Timmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timmons is looking to chop away at Jetson's legs. Jab from Timmons. Jetson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jetson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timmons is fending him off so far but Jetson persists. Nope, Timmons circles away and we're back to standing. Timmons throws a jab when Jetson was well out of range. Timmons misses with a straight left. Timmons jabs Jetson right on the nose. Jetson blinks but takes it well. Timmons misses with an uppercut. Timmons misses with a looping right. Horrible takedown by Jetson or perhaps it was just good defense by Timmons which made him look bad. Jayson Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Jetson. A slow jab from Timmons misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Timmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jetson manages to avoid it. Jetson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmons. Timmons throws a leg kick but Jetson sees it coming and moves out of range. Timmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jetson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmons. Timmons tries to land a leg kick but Jetson saw it coming and moves away.
Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Timmons. Timmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Jetson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Timmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timmons. No joy there for Timmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Timmons. Timmons throws a right hand that Jetson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jetson also avoids with ease. Timmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jetson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Elroy Jetson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A telegraphed right hand from Timmons misses the target. Timmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jetson is out of range and Timmons settles back down. Jetson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timmons. Jetson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jetson shoots in and drives through. Timmons sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jetson staying out of range there. Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A jab from Timmons misses. Timmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jetson. Jetson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Timmons as he avoids it easily. Jayson Timmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Timmons digs a good hook to Jetson's body.
Timmons misses with an uppercut. Jetson saw that one coming. Timmons sizes up Jetson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Timmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Jayson Timmons showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Timmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Urso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urso comes to the cage accompanied by Big Ten Inch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Urso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Busta Rhymes! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Urso misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhymes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rhymes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Busta Rhymes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rhymes looks to land a right hand but Urso moved out of range. Urso tries to clinch up. Urso scores with a head kick.
Rhymes tries to close the distance and clinch but Urso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rhymes blocks a head kick by Urso.
Rhymes closes the distance and clinches. Urso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rhymes misses with a hook. Urso clinches up with Rhymes and pushes him back against the cage. Urso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rhymes misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhymes throws a looping overhand right but Urso ducks down to avoid it. Urso scores with a push kick. Urso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Urso scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Urso! Rhymes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Urso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kana Tsugihara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey ONeil! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kana Tsugihara! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tsugihara is looking to clinch. Tsugihara tries to clinch but ONeil is having none of it. Tsugihara doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeil circles away.
ONeil throws a body kick that misses. Tsugihara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kana Tsugihara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tsugihara wants to clinch up but ONeil keeps it at a distance. Tsugihara tries to clinch up but ONeil circles away and keeps his distance. ONeil catches Tsugihara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! ONeil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsugihara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tsugihara tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeil swats him away and circles back towards the center. ONeil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsugihara moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tsugihara tries to clinch up but ONeil circles away and keeps his distance. ONeil tries to score with a low kick but Tsugihara moves his leg out of the way. Tsugihara is looking to clinch but ONeil is avoiding it.
Tsugihara shoots for a double leg takedown but ONeil sprawls well. He's pushed Tsugihara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. ONeil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. ONeil scores with a nice strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! ONeil throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fight moves into the clinch position. Tsugihara lands an elbow that stopped ONeil in his tracks for a moment. ONeil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsugihara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsugihara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tsugihara looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsugihara is looking to take this fight into the clinch. ONeil cracks Tsugihara with a good jab. ONeil misses with a low kick.
ONeil drops Tsugihara with a left and a right! Oh, Tsugihara is hurt - ONeil dives into side control looking to finish!
Tsugihara is rocked!
It looks like Kana Tsugihara has been cut. ONeil is putting a hurting on Tsugihara here, landing some big shots from side control. Tsugihara is still in real trouble! Can ONeil finish him? Tsugihara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Tsugihara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ONeil has just dragged him back down to the mat. ONeil remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Tsugihara seems to have recovered his senses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! ONeil sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tsugihara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tsugihara is trying to get back to his feet. ONeil taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsugihara wants to get back to his feet but ONeil drags him back down.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. ONeil keeps the fight on the outside. Tsugihara tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeil swats him away and circles back towards the center. ONeil sends Tsugihara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! ONeil is motioning to the referee to let Tsugihara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Tsugihara tries to clinch but ONeil moves out of range. ONeil misses with a wild body shot. ONeil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsugihara circles away quickly and effectively. ONeil misses with a wild body shot. ONeil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsugihara. It's a brutal combination of punches from ONeil! Tsugihara is backing up but he can't get away as ONeil lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Tsugihara and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey ONeil!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Reynoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Reynoso! 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, Brandon Stokes! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reynoso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Reynoso lands a nice shot to the head. Reynoso punishing his opponent with strikes. Reynoso with a couple of short strikes. Reynoso punishing his opponent with strikes. Stokes can't escape the position.
Reynoso 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. Reynoso with good strikes from the mount here! Reynoso controlling from mount. Reynoso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stokes is looking to escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reynoso has control of Stokes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stokes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynoso working away from the top, dropping strikes. Stokes is squirming around, avoiding Reynoso's attempts to control the action. Reynoso punishing his opponent with strikes. Stokes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reynoso tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reynoso punching from mount but Stokes doing a good job of avoiding damage. Reynoso goes for an armbar but Stokes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stokes. Stokes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stokes preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stokes trying to control but Reynoso is working from the bottom. Stokes gets to his feet. Reynoso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Reynoso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stokes tries to clinch but Reynoso is having none of it. Reynoso has a takedown stuffed. Stokes wants to clinch. Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynoso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reynoso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynoso. Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynoso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Reynoso tries to clinch but Stokes moves away and Stokes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stokes. Reynoso tries to stall but Stokes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynoso tries to land knees in the clinch but Stokes avoids the damage to the body. Stokes is trying to break free. Reynoso avoiding damage as Stokes throws knees to the body.
Stokes gets underhooks to prevent Reynoso's takedown attempt.
Stokes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynoso is keeping busy. Reynoso scores with a shot to the side of Stokes's head. Reynoso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stokes pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Reynoso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynoso.
Reynoso is breathing heavily. Stokes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Reynoso blocks an elbow strike from Stokes.
Stokes misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stokes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Stokes managing to block the knees to the body from Reynoso.
Stokes scores a nice knee to the body.
Reynoso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynoso fails to pull guard.
Reynoso trying to control the position but instead, Stokes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reynoso into the cage. Stokes scores a nice knee to the body.
Stokes landing knees to the body.
Stokes is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stokes clinches but Reynoso breaks the clinch and Reynoso counters by moving into the clinch. Stokes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reynoso up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Reynoso will probably get the nod. That's time! Reynoso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stokes clinches but Reynoso breaks the clinch and Reynoso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Reynoso trying to land knees to the body.
Stokes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Stokes taking a breather. Reynoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stokes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reynoso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stokes to the mat! Stokes manages to get full guard. Stokes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stokes wants to stand and escape but Reynoso is having none of it. Reynoso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stokes dives on top into guard. Reynoso wants to sweep but no luck. Stokes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stokes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Reynoso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Reynoso trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Reynoso keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reynoso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stokes gets in close and instigates a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Reynoso. Reynoso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stokes avoiding damage as Reynoso throws knees to the body.
Reynoso avoiding damage as Stokes throws knees to the body.
Reynoso landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynoso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stokes just leaning against Reynoso, taking a breather. Reynoso has Stokes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stokes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stokes is trying to maintain a safe position but Reynoso gets an underhook and turns Stokes into the cage. Reynoso swings wildly with an uppercut but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it. Reynoso landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stokes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Reynoso has Stokes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stokes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Reynoso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes slowing the pace effectively. Reynoso just leaning against Stokes, taking a breather. Reynoso lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reynoso is looking to control Stokes's arms but Stokes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reynoso has his back to the cage. Reynoso leaning his opponent against the cage. Stokes missing with knees to the body.
Come on Stokes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stokes landing knees to the body.
Reynoso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Reynoso misses with a takedown attempt and Stokes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Stokes missing with knees to the body.
Stokes lands a damaging elbow. Reynoso tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynoso drops back down to his feet.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Reynoso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stokes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rafael Reynoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stokes tries to clinch but Reynoso moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stokes closes the distance and pushes Reynoso back into the cage. Reynoso is trying to maintain a safe position but Stokes gets an underhook and turns Reynoso into the cage. Stokes slowing the pace effectively. Stokes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reynoso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Stokes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynoso with a lazy takedown attempt and Stokes counters with a good low kick that Reynoso was not able to check. Stokes looks to clinch and Reynoso counters with a low kick, right behind Stokes 's knee. Reynoso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stokes moves in looking to clinch but Reynoso pushes him off. Brandon Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Reynoso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stokes.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynoso swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stokes clinches up against the cage. Stokes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes tries to clinch but Reynoso moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stokes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stokes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Reynoso wants to clinch and Stokes counters with a two punch combo. Reynoso looks to clinch and Stokes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Stokes lands a shot to the body. Reynoso struggles to land a body shot inside as Stokes controls his hands.
Stokes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Stokes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokes tries to stall but Reynoso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reynoso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynoso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stokes taking a breather. A bit of stalling here from Reynoso.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but Reynoso improves position. The referee calls for Stokes to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Stokes. Reynoso looks to throw the jab but Stokes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynoso stalks Stokes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stokes's face. Stokes staggers backwards, shaken. Stokes darts in trying to clinch and Reynoso counters with a thumping low kick. Stokes tries to clinch up and Reynoso counters with a nice leg kick. Stokes tries to clinch but fails miserably and Reynoso counters with a slapping leg kick. Reynoso throws a right hand that Stokes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stokes also avoids with ease. Nice uppercut lands for Reynoso. That snapped Stokes's head back.
Reynoso tries to clinch but Stokes moves out of range. Reynoso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Reynoso throws a solid leg kick but Stokes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reynoso. A low kick from Reynoso misses and Stokes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stokes tries to clinch up and Reynoso counters with a big head kick but Stokes shrugs it off. Stokes tries to clinch but fails miserably and Reynoso counters with an outside leg kick.
Reynoso fails with the takedown and Stokes counters by clinching up. A shot in the inside from Stokes. Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Reynoso controls the action.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but Reynoso improves position. Reynoso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynoso as Stokes tries to tie him up. Stokes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Reynoso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stokes lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes tries to stall but Reynoso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stokes lands an elbow that stopped Reynoso in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Rafael Reynoso has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stokes missing with knees to the body.
Stokes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Reynoso goes for a takedown attempt but Stokes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stokes wants to clinch and Reynoso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stokes pushes Reynoso up against the cage in a clinch. Reynoso wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Reynoso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head. Stokes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stokes rushes Reynoso and presses him up against the cage. Stokes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The crowd are getting on Stokes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Stokes trying to control the position but instead, Reynoso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stokes into the cage. Reynoso tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Stokes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stokes breaks from the clinch.
Stokes closes the distance but Reynoso moves to the side and Reynoso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Stokes fails to land. Reynoso takes a shot to the head. Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Stokes. A short right from Stokes on the inside. Reynoso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynoso is working for takedown but Stokes is calmly controlling the position for now. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head. Stokes controlling the action here for a moment.
Stokes lands an elbow inside. Stokes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynoso throws a head kick that misses and Stokes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hand to the body from Stokes.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Stokes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Stokes 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stokes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey De Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Goddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Andreas comes to the cage accompanied by Free Bird by Leonard Skynard. Goddard has chosen Recipe for Bait as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey De Andreas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Graham Goddard! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Andreas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goddard circles away quickly and effectively. Goddard slips under a jab. De Andreas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Graham Goddard has been cut. De Andreas is looking to clinch but Goddard is avoiding it.
Goddard cracks the inside of De Andreas's front leg. De Andreas looks to land a combination but Goddard avoids it well. Goddard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Andreas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. De Andreas tries to improve position but can't. Goddard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Andreas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Goddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andreas keeps working. De Andreas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Goddard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Andreas!
That's one minute gone in the round. Goddard landing strikes from the mount and De Andreas is in trouble! De Andreas throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back. De Andreas is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Andreas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. De Andreas working to try and regain half guard.
De Andreas is bucking up trying to escape but Goddard cracks him with another couple of good strikes. De Andreas really wants to buck Goddard off and get back to his feet. De Andreas tries to reverse the position but Goddard maintains control. De Andreas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
De Andreas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Goddard has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! De Andreas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graham Goddard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Milano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Dockerey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milano comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Milano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dockerey! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dockerey throws a body punch but Milano moves out of range. Dockerey scores with a three punch combo!
Milano misses with a takedown attempt - Dockerey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Milano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Milano showed some decent athleticism there. Milano controlling the pace. Milano is trying to control. Dockerey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Milano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dockerey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dockerey tries to roll over but Milano keeps him under control. Dockerey lands a couple of sideways elbows. Dockerey wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dockerey landing rabbit punches to the side of Milano's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. Milano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Dockerey trying to control from the bottom.
Milano thows a huge punch but Dockerey dodges it nicely.
Milano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Milano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dockerey is looking for a sweep. Milano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Milano thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dockerey to regain full guard. Milano throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Milano has a takedown stuffed. Dockerey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dockerey tries to pass to full mount but Milano defends it. Milano wants to control but Dockerey is keeping busy.
Dockerey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milano defending well though. Milano is pressing down on Dockerey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Milano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dockerey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milano. Dockerey is trying to maintain the position but Milano is very close to passing his half guard. Milano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milano working over Dockerey with some ground and pound. Dockerey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Milano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Milano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Milano throwing strikes here but Dockerey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dockerey working to try and regain half guard.
Dockerey tries to hold on but Milano postures up. Milano is working for a guillotine from mount but Dockerey frees his head quite easily.
Milano looking for a guillotine from mount but Dockerey is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milano tries to control but Dockerey wriggling away. Dockerey holds of for dear life. Milano lands a heavy elbow. Milano is landing with some decent strikes but Dockerey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Milano with shots to the head and body - Dockerey looks very uncomfortable down there. Dockerey tries to get back to half guard but can't. Milano breaks from Dockerey's wrist control and lands an elbow. Milano landing strikes, looking to finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Milano dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dockerey fails with the takedown and Milano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dockerey won't be happy with that. Dockerey is trying to get back to half guard. Milano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dockerey has escaped the position, nice work there. Milano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dockerey has escaped the position, nice work there. Milano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dockerey, who protects the arm well. Check out the look on Milano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round. Milano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dockerey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Milano but great work by Dockerey. Milano is trying to control Dockerey's posture but Dockerey avoids it. Dockerey trying to control the action but Milano is working from the bottom. Milano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Milano manages to get to full guard.
Milano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dockerey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dockerey stands up over Milano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dockerey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milano working a defensive guard here.
Milano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Milano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dockerey manages to get himself to full guard.
Milano won't allow Dockerey to sweep him here. Milano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dockerey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dockerey has escaped and now he's on top! Dockerey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Milano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dockerey wants to pass the guard but Milano is keeping the position. Milano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dockerey is one step ahead there. Vincenzo Milano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Milano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dockerey controls the pace. Milano working for a triangle but Dockerey defends it easily.
Dockerey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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. Milano is adopting a defensive guard. Milano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Milano keeping moving, preventing Dockerey from controlling successfully. Milano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dockerey uses it to pass to side control.
Milano tries to bench press Dockerey off him but Dockerey keeps the position. Milano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Milano 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dockerey throws a right and a left that both miss. Milano fails with the takedown so Dockerey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dockerey with a nice head shot there. Milano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Milano tries to strike from the bottom.
Milano trying to keep a closed guard but Dockerey is proving a slippery customer.
Milano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dockerey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dockerey passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dockerey works his way into full mount! Milano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dockerey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Milano turns into him and now he's in Dockerey's guard.
Milano is working Dockerey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Milano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dockerey keeping moving, preventing Milano from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milano tries to free his leg and advance position but Dockerey is retaining full guard. Milano wants to control from the top but Dockerey keeps moving. Dockerey wants to sweep but no luck. Dockerey has his hands on Milano's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dockerey scores with a takedown into Milano's guard. Dockerey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milano wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dockerey is now in half guard. Milano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dockerey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dockerey's back! Dockerey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Milano gets his way!
Milano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dockerey trying to control but not successfully. Milano throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milano missing with punches from the back. Milano struggling to keep hold of the position.
Milano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Dockerey looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Milano connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dockerey to escape the position.
Milano 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. Dockerey trying to get back to his feet but Milano is in full control for now. Milano scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dockerey is looking for a way out. Brian Dockerey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Dockerey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Milano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Milano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Belgian Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Imposer (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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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belgian Maniac! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Imposer! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maniac throws a combination. Imposer tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Horrible takedown by Imposer or perhaps it was just good defense by Maniac which made him look bad. Maniac throws and low kick but Imposer moves out of range easily. Imposer checks the leg kick. Imposer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Imposer stuns Maniac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Will Imposer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Imposer throws the kick towards the body but Maniac avoids it. Maniac misses with a kick to the body.
Maniac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Maniac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Imposer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maniac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imposer. Imposer throws a body punch but Maniac moves out of range. Maniac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Imposer's hands. Nice sprawl there from Maniac as Imposer shoots in. Imposer misses with an uppercut. Maniac throws a hook but Imposer avoids it easily. Imposer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maniac, pushing him back against the cage. Imposer crunches a lovely knee into Maniac's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maniac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maniac misses with a body punch.
Imposer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imposer lands a shot to the body. Imposer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maniac prevents a body shot from Imposer. Maniac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imposer trying to land knees to the body.
Imposer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maniac.
Imposer stalling in the clinch but Maniac improves position. Maniac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Imposer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maniac.
Imposer tries to throw a body punch but Maniac avoids it by throwing Imposer back against the cage. Imposer lands a nice knee to the body. Maniac landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Imposer looks gassed! Imposer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maniac managing to block the knees to the body from Imposer.
Maniac cracks Imposer with a nice body shot. Maniac misses with a punch to the body.
Imposer scores with a nice hook to the head. Maniac is working Imposer over against the cage. Maniac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Imposer tries to work over Maniac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maniac trying to stall but Imposer improves his position.
Maniac throws an elbow that misses.
Imposer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maniac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Imposer misses with a knee strike.
Maniac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maniac connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imposer's face.
Maniac tries to stall but Imposer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Imposer lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Knees to the body from Imposer.
Imposer missing with knees to the body.
Imposer missing with knees to the body.
Imposer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maniac or not. Maniac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Imposer tries a body shot but Maniac blocks it.
Maniac is trying to maintain a safe position but Imposer gets an underhook and turns Maniac into the cage. Imposer blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Maniac.
Nice body punch from Maniac. Maniac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Imposer.
Maniac has Imposer pressed against the cage.
Imposer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maniac tries to throw a body punch but Imposer avoids it by throwing Maniac back against the cage. Imposer misses with a body punch.
Maniac is working Imposer over against the cage. Maniac lands a body punch. Maniac scores with a nice hook to the head. Maniac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maniac lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Maniac.
Imposer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maniac.
Maniac working aggressively here.
Imposer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Imposer prevents a body shot from Maniac. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imposer. Maniac comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Maniac misses with the head strike.
Maniac taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Imposer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maniac.
Maniac trying to stall but Imposer improves his position.
Imposer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maniac pressing his opponent against the cage. Imposer tries to land knees in the clinch but Maniac avoids the damage to the body. Maniac presses Imposer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Imposer as Maniac tries to tie him up. Imposer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Belgian Maniac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Imposer. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maniac. Maniac wants to stall.
Maniac lands a body shot. A right hook to the body lands for Maniac.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Imposer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maniac scores a nice knee to the body.
Maniac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Imposer blocks it with crossed arms. Maniac blocks a body shot from Imposer. A body shot lands from Maniac.
Maniac dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Imposer tries to land knees in the clinch but Maniac avoids the damage to the body. Imposer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maniac missing with knees to the body.
Imposer tries a knee to the head but Maniac blocks it.
Maniac presses Imposer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Imposer is leaning against Maniac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maniac working some nice short punches in the clinch. Imposer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Maniac prevents a body shot from Imposer. A nice left hand lands by Maniac.
Maniac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maniac scores with a hook to the body. Imposer looking to throw knees to the head but Maniac is blocking nicely.
Maniac lands with a short head shot on the inside. Maniac tries to throw a body punch but Imposer avoids it by throwing Maniac back against the cage. Imposer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maniac stalls. Imposer works on Maniac's body with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belgian Maniac dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maniac.
Imposer thows a body shot but no joy. Maniac misses with a wild body shot. Imposer misses with a body shot
and Maniac counters by moving into the clinch. Maniac tries to throw a body punch but Imposer avoids it by throwing Maniac back against the cage. Maniac scores with a hook to the body. Imposer prevents a body shot from Maniac. Maniac digs a right hand underneath Imposer's ribcage. Imposer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maniac is trying to maintain a safe position but Imposer gets an underhook and turns Maniac into the cage. Maniac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imposer presses Maniac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Imposer works on Maniac's body with a couple of short punches. A short left from Maniac. Maniac looking to slow down the pace here. Imposer blocking some punches.
Imposer tries a knee to the head but Maniac blocks it.
Maniac blocks an uppercut.
Maniac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maniac managing to block the knees to the body from Imposer.
Maniac landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Imposer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maniac lands a nice uppercut. Maniac struggles to land a body shot inside as Imposer controls his hands.
Maniac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imposer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Maniac - that landed with a thud.
Maniac stalls. Maniac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imposer tries to work over Maniac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Imposer lands a shot to the body. Maniac unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imposer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Maniac is leaning against Imposer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Imposer avoiding damage as Maniac throws knees to the body.
Maniac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maniac avoiding damage as Imposer throws knees to the body.
Maniac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maniac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maniac looking to stall.
Imposer crunches a lovely knee into Maniac's ribcage. Imposer working aggressively here.
Maniac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imposer tries to land knees in the clinch but Maniac avoids the damage to the body. Belgian Maniac has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch on the inside from Maniac fails to land. Maniac looking to slow down the pace here. Nice body punch from Imposer - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Maniac. Imposer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Maniac working aggressively here.
Maniac avoiding damage as Imposer throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Maniac.
Maniac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Maniac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Imposer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maniac.
Maniac lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Imposer. Maniac digs a right hand underneath Imposer's ribcage. Imposer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maniac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Imposer or not. Imposer misses with a punch to the body.
Imposer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maniac misses with the head strike.
Maniac misses with the head strike.
Imposer trying to land knees to the body.
Maniac managing to block the knees to the body from Imposer.
Maniac is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees to the body from Maniac.
Maniac works on Imposer's body with a couple of short punches. Maniac gets through Imposer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Imposer. Maniac does a little dance to reset his feet. Imposer throws a hook but Maniac blocks it. Maniac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maniac throws a series of punches but Imposer moves out of range. Belgian Maniac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Imposer swats away the attempt to clinch by Maniac. Imposer gets off balance looking for a body kick and Maniac makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Imposer really felt that one! Imposer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maniac tries to land a leg kick but Imposer saw it coming and moves away.
Maniac misses with an uppercut. Imposer saw that one coming. Imposer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maniac rather than just go for the knockout. Maniac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Maniac throws a right hand that Imposer ducks under and follows up with a left that Imposer also avoids with ease. Maniac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Maniac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Maniac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maniac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Maniac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imposer was well out of range. Poor timing from Maniac. Imposer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maniac looking for a guillotine here but Imposer defends easily.
Imposer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maniac, up you get! Imposer checks a leg kick nicely. Imposer throws a hook to the side of Maniac's head but Maniac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Imposer misses with a takedown attempt and Maniac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A low kick from Imposer misses and Maniac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maniac scores with a punch to the head. Imposer throws a body punch but Maniac moves out of range. Maniac avoids the body shot from Imposer.
Imposer fails with the takedown and Maniac counters with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belgian Maniac dominated that second round. 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!
Imposer throws a low kick, looking for Maniac's leg but Maniac calmly moves out of range. Maniac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Imposer. Imposer lands a nice shot that snaps Maniac's head back.
Imposer needs to keep his hands up - Maniac had a free shot at his head there. Maniac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Maniac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maniac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Maniac wants to clinch. Maniac stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maniac blocks a leg kick. Maniac throws a head kick but Imposer moves out of range.
Imposer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Maniac misses with a straight right. Maniac misses with a head kick.
Maniac slips a straight right by Imposer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imposer throws a big shot that misses. Imposer shoots and misses and Maniac counters with an inside leg kick. Maniac motions for Imposer to come forward. Maniac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Imposer misses with a body punch
and Maniac counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Imposer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maniac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Imposer tries to keep at a distance but Maniac has taken the fight into the clinch. Maniac scores with a shot to the side of Imposer's head. A body shot lands from Maniac.
Imposer misses with a punch on the inside.
Imposer throws a punch but it's blocked by Maniac. Imposer prevents a body shot from Maniac. Maniac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Imposer backwards. Imposer misses with the head strike.
Maniac stalling in the clinch but Imposer improves position. Maniac works on Imposer's body with a couple of short punches. Imposer blocks a body shot from Maniac. Maniac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Imposer backwards. Maniac lands with a right to the head. Maniac tries to work over Imposer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maniac can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Imposer works on Maniac's body with a couple of short punches. Maniac misses with an elbow strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maniac. Imposer does a little dance to reset his feet. Imposer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Imposer blocks a head kick by Maniac.
Maniac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Imposer misses with a shot to the body and Maniac counters with a big head kick but Imposer shrugs it off. Maniac is looking to chop away at Imposer's legs. A slow jab from Imposer misses its intended target. Imposer closes the distance and clinches. A looping hook to the body misses from Maniac. Imposer does a little dance to reset his feet. Imposer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maniac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Maniac throws out a leg kick but Imposer moves out of range and Maniac only half commits. Belgian Maniac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maniac throws a combination. Imposer tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Imposer throws a leg kick but Maniac checks it. Maniac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imposer closes the distance but Maniac moves to the side and Maniac counters with a nice leg kick. Imposer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maniac as he jumps to the side. Belgian Maniac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Imposer. Maniac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imposer.
Imposer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Maniac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Imposer stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Maniac moves out of range of the body kick from Imposer.
A leg kick checked by Imposer. Maniac throws a head kick that misses. Imposer misses the shot to the body. Imposer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maniac checks a leg kick. Maniac moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maniac is looking to land body kicks. Belgian Maniac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maniac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Maniac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Imposer takes a swing at Maniac's ribcage but misses. Imposer misses with a straight left. A chopping leg kick lands by Maniac. Maniac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Imposer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Imposer throws a nice outside leg kick. Maniac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Imposer digs a good body shot into Maniac's ribs. Maniac misses with a low kick as Imposer jumps back. Will Imposer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Imposer throws a sloppy head kick and Maniac counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Imposer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight! Belgian Maniac showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maniac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belgian Maniac!
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