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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Herring has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Santiago!
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, Danny Herring!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herring moves out of range of the strikes.
Herring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago has managed to clinch.
Santiago is working Herring over against the cage.
Santiago turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Santiago manages to end up in side control.
Herring looks gassed!
Santiago works to advance to full mount. Herring defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Santiago trying to control but Herring is having none of it.
Santiago throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Herring has his hands clasped together but Santiago breaks the hold and Herring is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Santiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves's entrance music is Motley Crye - Kickstart My Heart. A fine choice. Xander Coll acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steve Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Coll!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coll gets a clinch.
Coll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reeves, pushing him back against the cage.
Reeves tries a knee to the head but Coll blocks it.
Reeves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coll just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Coll is controlling the position.
Reeves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coll backwards.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves scores with a nice head shot.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reeves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coll tries to clinch but Reeves is having none of it.
Coll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reeves, pushing him back against the cage.
Reeves tries a knee to the head but Coll blocks it.
Coll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reeves tries to circle away but Coll has him pinned against the cage.
Reeves working hard to break the clinch.
Reeves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll clinches.
Reeves fails to pull guard.
Reeves misses with a knee to the head.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Coll has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Coll has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Coll is controlling the position.
Reeves working aggressively here.
Coll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reeves backwards.
Coll works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Coll content to stall in guard here.
Reeves has his foot on Coll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coll works his way back into a safe position though.
Coll slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves controls Coll momentarily but Coll frees himself.
Coll trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Xander Coll just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves misses with a series of wild punches.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coll as he avoids it easily.
Coll takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Reeves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reeves jumps guard and drags Coll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reeves pulls Coll in to control the position.
Coll trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeves looking to control.
Coll wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coll is aware though and is defending well.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Reeves is trying to control the position but Coll postures up.
Coll controlling from the top position.
Reeves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coll doesn't manage to clinch there - Reeves circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coll tries to clinch but Reeves moves away
and Reeves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reeves.
Coll is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Coll is keeping the position.
Coll is trying to control the position but Reeves postures up.
Reeves looking to pass the guard.
Coll seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Coll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coll has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Coll will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coll looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Coll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coll lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reeves!
Coll trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reeves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Coll. What's that going to do exactly?
Coll is breathing heavily.
Reeves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reeves is squirming around, avoiding Coll's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to escape the mount.
Coll sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reeves is squirming around, avoiding Coll's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Xander Coll just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown. Coll tries to sprawl out of it but Reeves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reeves gets a takedown into half guard.
Reeves seems to be working for a kimura but Coll defends the submission attempt.
Coll is doing well to control the position and prevent Reeves from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reeves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reeves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coll wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reeves seems to be looking for submissions.
Coll controlling the position for now.
Coll trying to hold on to Reeves's head to control him but Reeves postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coll looks to clinch
so Reeves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll seems keen to control Reeves's posture.
Coll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reeves is one step ahead there.
Coll keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
Coll controlling Reeves's posture.
Steve Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coll keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
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.
Coll is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Coll controls Reeves momentarily but Reeves frees himself.
Coll is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reeves lands with a slapping head kick.
Coll stuffs the takedown.
Coll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coll clinches up with Reeves and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Reeves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coll comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Reeves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coll just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coll turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coll manages to end up in side control.
Reeves struggling a bit here.
Coll is staying tight to Reeves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Coll working away.
Reeves is looking to regain half guard here but Coll keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Reeves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coll trying to control the action but Reeves is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll controls the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coll darts in and clinches Reeves up against the cage.
Coll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reeves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves is working for takedown but Coll is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reeves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reeves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coll smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is looking to chop away at Coll's legs.
Coll has managed to clinch.
Reeves tries to break free but Coll pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reeves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reeves looking to control.
Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coll trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reeves's guard.
Reeves is trying to keep Coll in close.
Coll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reeves working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves being controlled here, momentarily.
Coll trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Reeves is looking for a triangle but Coll pushes his legs off easily.
Coll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coll trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Coll from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Xander Coll just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves shoots in and bounces Coll off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coll controlling Reeves's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xander Coll.
I think Coll has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Coll!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fist Maloy (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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175 lbs
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179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ang!
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, Fist Maloy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloy shoots in and drives through. Ang sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Ang.
Maloy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maloy fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ang as Maloy shoots in.
George Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fist Maloy.
Ang throws a body kick that misses.
Ang throws a head kick that misses.
Maloy fails to land with a series of punches.
Ang lands with a cross.
It looks like Fist Maloy has been cut.
Maloy looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maloy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ang working over Maloy with some ground and pound. Maloy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maloy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maloy!
Ang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maloy's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ang lands a big elbow.
Maloy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maloy is rocked!
Ang postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Maloy in real trouble here! The ref calls for Maloy to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Ang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Metis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Metis's choice of entrance music: Right Now - Van Halen. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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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, Cory Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matthew Metis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metis shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith drops Metis with a nice combination! Smith dives into Metis's guard, looking to finish!
Metis is rocked!
It looks like Matthew Metis has been cut.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Metis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metis manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Metis's guard.
Metis is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Metis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith gets to his feet - Metis follows without any prompting.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Metis.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Metis moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Metis saw that one coming.
Metis seems to have recovered his senses.
Metis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith drops Metis with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Metis! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlboro Menthol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menthol comes to the cage accompanied by Bathory - Woman Of Dark Desires. Watson has chosen Break by Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlboro Menthol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Watson.
Menthol looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Menthol fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Menthol misses.
Menthol throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menthol looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson clinches up against the cage.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menthol avoids it.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menthol misses with a body shot.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menthol missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlboro Menthol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Menthol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Menthol.
It looks like Joseph Watson has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Menthol.
Menthol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Menthol pinned against the cage. Menthol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menthol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Menthol.
Menthol throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson slips under a jab.
Menthol throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Menthol misses.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menthol.
Menthol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marlboro Menthol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menthol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Menthol throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Menthol misses.
Menthol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watson can pounce on him.
Menthol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Menthol misses.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Watson feints and then cracks Menthol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Menthol down.
Menthol is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Watson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menthol. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson moves into the clinch.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watson breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Watson.
Watson cracks the inside of Menthol's front leg.
Watson clinches up with Menthol and pushes him back against the cage.
Watson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Watson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Watson working for a triangle but Menthol defends it easily.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menthol tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Watson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watson looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Menthol lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menthol is trying to break the clinch but Watson is controlling him.
Watson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Menthol keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Menthol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Menthol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Menthol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Menthol blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Watson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Menthol throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Marlboro Menthol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menthol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Menthol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watson is looking to slow Menthol down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Menthol down.
Menthol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menthol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Menthol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menthol manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Menthol's guard.
Menthol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menthol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menthol has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Watson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Menthol has tightened it up now! Watson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marlboro Menthol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woody Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guthrie comes into the arena with Power For Power, The Swans blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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21
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woody Guthrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad Boy Bernie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernie defending well as Guthrie loads up on a big left hand.
Guthrie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernie.
Guthrie tries to clinch but Bernie is having none of it.
Guthrie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guthrie is looking to clinch.
Bernie shoots in but Guthrie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guthrie is looking to clinch.
Guthrie closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guthrie.
Guthrie breaks the clinch.
Bernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bernie.
Guthrie keeps the fight on the outside.
Guthrie tries to clinch but Bernie moves away
and Bernie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bernie.
Guthrie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guthrie lands an elbow just above Bernie 's eye.
Bernie fails to pull guard.
Guthrie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guthrie presses Bernie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guthrie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guthrie throws a series of punches but Bernie avoids them all with ease.
Guthrie pushes Bernie up against the cage in a clinch.
Guthrie lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie dodges an elbow strike from Guthrie.
Guthrie gets through Bernie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guthrie throws a head kick that misses.
Guthrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guthrie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guthrie tries to clinch but Bernie moves out of range.
A head kick by Guthrie misses
and Bernie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bernie is looking to advance position but Guthrie won't allow it.
Bernie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guthrie sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernie looks gassed!
Bernie controlling the action here.
Guthrie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernie is looking for a kimura here.
Guthrie wants to get back to full guard.
Bernie is pressing down on Guthrie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guthrie is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie tries to roll over but Bernie keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Guthrie.
Bernie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guthrie avoids it really well and circles away.
Woody Guthrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Bernie.
Guthrie pushes Bernie away with a front kick.
Guthrie misses with a double jab.
Guthrie drives through and clinches with Bernie against the cage.
Guthrie pushes Bernie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guthrie obliges.
Guthrie scores with a shot to the side of Bernie's head.
Guthrie lands with a light punch inside.
Guthrie looking to throw knees to the head but Bernie is blocking nicely.
Guthrie misses with a knee to the head.
Guthrie avoids a wild elbow strike from Bernie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guthrie is keeping busy.
Guthrie landing knees to the head.
Guthrie lands a knee to the head.
Guthrie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guthrie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guthrie leaves Bernie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guthrie takes the fight into the clinch.
Bernie tries to break free but Guthrie pushes him back against the cage.
Guthrie working Bernie over with knees to the body.
Bernie is looking to control Guthrie's arms but Guthrie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bernie has his back to the cage.
Bernie has had enough of the clinch but Guthrie keeps him there for the moment.
Guthrie tries a knee to the head but Bernie blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guthrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bernie tries to pull guard but Guthrie holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernie drops back down to his feet.
Bernie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guthrie walks away with a smile on his face. Bernie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guthrie has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Guthrie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guthrie misses with a two punch combination.
Guthrie tries to clinch up but Bernie circles away and keeps his distance.
Bernie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guthrie lands a damaging elbow.
Guthrie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woody Guthrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bernie is defended easily by Guthrie.
Guthrie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guthrie misses with a head kick.
Guthrie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bernie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guthrie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guthrie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernies head.
A head punch on the inside from Guthrie fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guthrie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bernie's defenses.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guthrie wants to land a leg kick but Bernie is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie fails with a takedown attempt.
Guthrie lands with a slapping head kick.
Guthrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bernie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guthrie swivels and escapes.
Woody Guthrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Bernie.
Guthrie throws a series of punches but Bernie avoids them all with ease.
Bernie moves out of range as Guthrie throws a body kick.
Bernie is looking to clinch.
Woody Guthrie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guthrie pinned against the cage. Guthrie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guthrie throws out a powerful jab.
Bernie throws a nice looking combination but Guthrie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Guthrie as Bernie shoots in.
Guthrie closes the distance and pushes Bernie back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Guthrie.
Guthrie lands a nice shot to the body.
Guthrie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guthrie drives through and clinches with Bernie against the cage.
Guthrie lands an elbow inside.
Guthrie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guthrie tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernie avoids the damage to the body.
Guthrie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bernie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guthrie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bernie pulls guard successfully.
Guthrie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bernie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guthrie is one step ahead there.
Bernie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guthrie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guthrie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guthrie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guthrie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Guthrie stands up and waves to Bernie to follow him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guthrie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guthrie.
Woody Guthrie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernie keeps the fight on the outside.
Guthrie clinches but Bernie breaks the clinch
and Bernie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bernie.
Bernie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guthrie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bernie wants to break free but Guthrie has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Guthrie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bernie moves out of range of the body kick.
Guthrie gets a clinch.
Bernie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guthrie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bernie shoots in for a takedown but Guthrie shows good takedown defense.
A head kick from Guthrie lands but Bernie takes it in his stride.
Guthrie sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bernie to the ground! Guthrie dives into full mount looking to finish!
Bernie is rocked!
It looks like Bad Boy Bernie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernie working to try and regain half guard.
Bernie is still in real trouble! Can Guthrie finish him?
Guthrie content just to control the position here.
Bernie seems to have recovered his senses.
Guthrie with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guthrie controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Guthrie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bernie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bernie tries to hold on but Guthrie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bernie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guthrie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie tries to hold on but Guthrie postures up.
Guthrie content just to control the position here.
Bernie wants to hold on but Guthrie pushes him away.
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.
Bernie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bernie tries to hold on but Guthrie postures up.
Bad Boy Bernie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guthrie content just to control the position here.
Woody Guthrie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guthrie scoring with strikes but Bernie is staying in there.
Guthrie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woody Guthrie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guthrie, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woody Guthrie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bilko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bilko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
287 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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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, Mike Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bilko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilko loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn slips a jab from Bilko.
A telegraphed right hand from Flynn misses the target.
Flynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bilko.
Flynn blocks a head kick by Bilko.
Bilko gets caught flat footed, as Flynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flynn trying to control but Bilko is working from the bottom.
Flynn throws and elbow that misses. Bilko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flynn's guard. Nice move by Bilko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bilko stands and steps away. Flynn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bilko cracks a nice hook into Flynn's ribs.
John Bilko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilko is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Flynn unloading with bombs!
Flynn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flynn lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Flynn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn with shots to the head and body - Bilko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flynn scoring with strikes but Bilko is staying in there.
Flynn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bilko is rocked!
Flynn drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bilko! More shots from Flynn and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Flynn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaine Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Green Man!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bundy misses with the ground and pound.
Bundy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bundy is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man trying to control the position.
Bundy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bundy slips a nice elbow through Man's hands, connecting with Man's forehead.
Bundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bundy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Man?
Man tries to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Bundy prevents Man from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Man taking shots to the head.
Bundy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bundy landing shots from mount.
Bundy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Man is surviving well by controlling Bundy's body position as best he can.
Bundy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Man bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bundy trying to control from the bottom.
Bundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Man.
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bundy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bundy scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Man passes Bundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bundy wants to get back to full guard.
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to get back to full guard here but Man has managed to pass to side control instead.
Man jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bundy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bundy is trying to get back to half guard.
Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bundy!
Bundy is working to get back to half guard.
Bundy is working hard here to advance position.
Man looking for a guillotine from mount but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to control but can't.
Man is looking for a kimura but Bundy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Man looks gassed!
Bundy is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Bundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bundy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaine Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bundy is defended easily by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Bundy backpedaling.
Bundy fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Man misses with a looping left.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bundy's head.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bundy doesn't seem phased though.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man throws a right hand that Bundy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bundy also avoids with ease.
Man swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
Man throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
Man misses with a hook. Bundy ducked under it nicely.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Man misses with a hook. Bundy ducked under it nicely.
Blaine Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy shoots in and bounces Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Blaine Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looking for a triangle here. Bundy is fighting it but it looks tight! Man pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bundy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Green Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield comes to the cage accompanied by Its a great day - Paul Thorn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels avoids the head kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayfield lands a jab.
Mayfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Some wild striking there from Mayfield.
Mayfield looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Mayfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayfield throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayfield tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Mayfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Daniels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mayfield is trying to buck Daniels off.
Daniels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daniels tries to advance to mount but can't.
Daniels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mayfield gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniels.
Mayfield is trying to stand up here but Daniels is controlling him well.
Mayfield wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Mayfield is not content to let Daniels control the position.
Mayfield kicks Daniels off and gets back to his feet.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayfield throws out the jab.
Mayfield throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyler Mayfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayfield looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayfield is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayfield misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayfield. That snapped Daniels's head back.
Daniels drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels prevents Mayfield from getting back to his feet.
Mayfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mayfield looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mayfield looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mayfield!
Mayfield decides to stand back up. Mayfield steps back and let's Daniels get back to his feet.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayfield lands an overhand right.
Mayfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Mayfield throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Mayfield throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Mayfield.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mayfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mayfield throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Mayfield avoids it well.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayfield with a hook.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Mayfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mayfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Mayfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayfield which made him look bad.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayfield cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyler Mayfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Mayfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayfield connects with a body shot.
Mayfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daniels's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels moves out of range as Mayfield strikes.
Tyler Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayfield, not yet.
Mayfield is looking to stand up but Daniels isn't so interested in that idea.
Daniels has gone for a leg lock! Mayfield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daniels's guard.
Mayfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daniels's guard.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Mayfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mayfield pulls his head out easily.
Mayfield postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Daniels to stand up.
Mayfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayfield misses with a straight right.
Mayfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayfield throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Mayfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayfield won't allow it.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayfield keeps control of Daniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mayfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels tries to circle away but Mayfield has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mayfield.
Mayfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayfield has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Mayfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daniels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daniels is working for takedown but Mayfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayfield.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside that Daniels shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mayfield obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mayfield.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Mayfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Mayfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daniels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mayfield digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Mayfield lands an elbow that stopped Daniels in his tracks for a moment.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mayfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Mayfield lands an elbow that stopped Daniels in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayfield lands a knee to the body.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Mayfield manages to get underhooks.
Tyler Mayfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mayfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mayfield lands a shot to the body.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mayfield obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mayfield dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daniels on the side of the head.
Mayfield is looking to clinch.
Mayfield tries to clinch
and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayfield's guard.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Mayfield wants to stand and escape but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels throws and elbow that misses. Mayfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daniels's guard. Nice move by Mayfield!
Daniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield misses the jab.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyler Mayfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Mayfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayfield clinches but Daniels breaks the clinch
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mayfield dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working a defensive guard but Mayfield manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jack Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayfield decides to stand back up. Mayfield steps back and let's Daniels get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Mayfield misses its intended target.
Mayfield misses with a wild combination.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Mayfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels slips a straight right by Mayfield.
Mayfield is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Mayfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Mayfield, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Mayfield against the cage but Mayfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniels takes one to the side of the head.
Mayfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daniels in his tracks.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Mayfield lands but Daniels takes it in his stride.
Mayfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mayfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyler Mayfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Mayfield fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield with a jab.
Mayfield misses with a straight left.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayfield.
Daniels throws a low kick, looking for Mayfield's leg but Mayfield calmly moves out of range.
Mayfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayfield cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Mayfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayfield, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Mayfield!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Mercado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mc Killer!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mc Killer has been cut.
Killer with a jab.
Mercado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercado sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer slips a jab from Mercado.
Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercado is stalling in the full guard.
Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mercado wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer can't keep his opponent in guard - Mercado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mercado working Killer over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mercado throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.
Killer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mercado scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mercado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Killer is rocked!
That has opened up Mc Killer's cut even more.
Mercado lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Killer quite badly. Killer pulls Mercado in close trying to recover. Mercado postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Killer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Killer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Mercado!
Diego Mercado retains his super heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
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