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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ditte Sebastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o hAodha has chosen Cursum Perficio by Enya as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ditte Sebastien!
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, Aodhan o hAodha!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
o hAodha clinches.
o hAodha can't get the takedown.
o hAodha is working for takedown but Sebastien is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sebastien tries to score a body lock takedown but o hAodha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sebastien tries to score a body lock takedown but o hAodha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
o hAodha jumps into guard, dragging Sebastien to the mat.
o hAodha looking for a guillotine here but Sebastien defends easily.
o hAodha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sebastien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sebastien got a little sloppy there for a moment and o hAodha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sebastien has managed to get both his arms back between o hAodha's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sebastien is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. o hAodha Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sebastien's back instead.
Sebastien fending off the submission attempt from o hAodha.
Sebastien is breathing heavily.
o hAodha throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
o hAodha looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sebastien is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien preventing the rear naked choke attempt from o hAodha.
o hAodha has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
o hAodha trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
o hAodha looking for the choke from the back.
Sebastien is trying to defend against the choke here but o hAodha has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. o hAodha Tightens the hold and Sebastien taps out furiously! o hAodha displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aodhan o hAodha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fire comes to the cage accompanied by Powerman 5000 - When Worlds Collide. Aidan Fire is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aidan Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Blood!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blood.
You can see the frustration on Fire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blood trying to control the action but Fire is working from the bottom.
Fire tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
The referee asks Blood politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blood prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fire's guard.
Blood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blood passes into half guard.
Blood 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.
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fire wants to get back to full guard.
Fire keeping hold of Blood's head, controlling as best he can.
Fire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fire looking for submissions off his back.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fire is controlling Blood's trapped leg to prevent Blood from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire wants to get back to full guard.
Fire is not content to let Blood control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Blood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blood misses with a takedown attempt
and Fire counters with a one-two to the body.
Fire lands an overhand right.
Blood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fire working for submissions but it's allowed Blood to get to half guard.
Blood decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fire takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blood tries to clinch but Fire moves out of range.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt.
Blood tries to clinch but Fire moves out of range.
Blood is breathing heavily.
Fire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire stuns Blood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fire is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fire is working hard here to advance position.
Blood is trying to control the action in half guard but Fire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fire looking for submissions off his back.
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fire actively working from the bottom here.
Fire tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood wants to control the pace but Fire is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire regains half guard.
Fire is trying to maintain the position but Blood is very close to passing his half guard.
Fire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fire.
Fire looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire is looking to stand up but Blood isn't so interested in that idea.
Blood trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom.
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blood tries for a takedown but Fire circles away easily
and Fire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fire looks for a takedown but Blood sprawls well.
Fire works Blood's body with a nice hook.
Blood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blood tries for a takedown but Fire circles away easily
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood gets a clinch.
Blood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aidan Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Blood.
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fire lands in his opponent's guard.
Fire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire advances to half guard.
Fire is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
Fire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blood manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is working an open guard so Fire takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fire just misses with a punch to the body.
Aidan Fire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blood counters with a big head kick but Fire shrugs it off.
Blood throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
Donk. Fire catches Blood right on the button with a cross.
Fire fails with the takedown
and Blood counters with a single leg into guard. Fire didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Fire.
Fire is looking to sweep but instead, Blood has passed into half guard.
Fire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood is thwarting Fire's attempts to control the position.
Blood passes to side control.
Aidan Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fire is pushing Blood's head away, looking to escape. Blood manages to hold on to the position though.
Blood staying calm.
Blood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blood scores with punches from side control.
Young Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fire is not content to let Blood control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Young Blood.
I've got Blood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Blood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vince Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes into the arena with Sirus blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Steamboat!
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, vince Disisto!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steamboat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Disisto.
Disisto fails to land the takedown.
Steamboat throws out a loose jab but Disisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disisto fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Disisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steamboat doesn't seem phased though.
Disisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vince Disisto.
Disisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Steamboat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Disisto fails to land the takedown.
Steamboat could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Disisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Steamboat moves into range and clinches up with Disisto.
Steamboat breaks the clinch.
Disisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steamboat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Disisto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steamboat throws and elbow that misses. Disisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steamboat's guard. Nice move by Disisto!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat 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.
Steamboat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Steamboat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steamboat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Disisto!
Disisto wants to control but Steamboat is having none of it.
Steamboat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Disisto tries to hold on but Steamboat postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steamboat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Steamboat dominating with strikes here.
Disisto wants to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Disisto can't escape the position.
Steamboat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Disisto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Disisto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steamboat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steamboat punching from mount but Disisto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Disisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steamboat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat with good strikes from the mount here!
Steamboat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steamboat throwing strikes here but Disisto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steamboat looking to finish with strikes here!
Steamboat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Disisto blocking the ground and pound.
Steamboat with good strikes from the mount here!
Disisto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steamboat. What's that going to do exactly?
Disisto is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat won't let Disisto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Disisto because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Disisto is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Disisto hang on?
Steamboat looking to ground and pound but Disisto is blocking nicely.
Steamboat avoids the attempt from Disisto to control.
Disisto working to try and regain half guard.
Steamboat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Disisto's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disisto taking shots to the head.
Steamboat lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steamboat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Disisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steamboat has one foot on Disisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Disisto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steamboat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disisto dips to his left and cracks Steamboat with an uppercut!
Steamboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Disisto tries to clinch up.
Disisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Steamboat sprawls well. He's pushed Disisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steamboat checks a low kick from Disisto.
Disisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steamboat tries to avoid it but Disisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steamboat to the ground. Steamboat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Disisto defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steamboat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Disisto on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto takes one on the button.
Steamboat shoots for a takedown but Disisto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steamboat looks to land a combination but Disisto avoids it well.
Disisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vince Disisto.
Disisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steamboat doesn't manage to clinch there - Disisto circles away.
Steamboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Disisto.
Steamboat moves in looking to clinch but Disisto pushes him off.
Steamboat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steamboat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steamboat rushes Disisto and presses him up against the cage.
Steamboat drags the fight down to the ground.
Steamboat trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Steamboat is striking from the bottom but Disisto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Disisto trying to control the pace.
Disisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Steamboat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Disisto is looking to advance position but Steamboat won't allow it.
Steamboat missing with punches from the bottom.
Disisto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steamboat.
Ricky Steamboat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steamboat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Disisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Disisto darts in and clinches Steamboat up against the cage.
Disisto is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat is controlling him.
Disisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Steamboat tightens his grip and picks Disisto up, before dumping him to the ground. Disisto manages to land in guard.
Disisto pushes Steamboat off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Steamboat misses.
Disisto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Disisto lands in his opponent's guard.
Steamboat punching from the bottom - just letting Disisto know he's still in a fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat 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.
Steamboat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Disisto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steamboat throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Disisto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
so Disisto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steamboat 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat has his feet on Disisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Steamboat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vince Disisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steamboat misses with a double jab
and Disisto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steamboat's guard now.
Steamboat is working an open guard so Disisto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Disisto is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Disisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Disisto looks to clinch
and Steamboat counters with a stiff right hand.
Disisto throws a head kick but Steamboat moves out of range.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
Disisto shoots in and drives through. Steamboat sprawls well.
Steamboat misses with a double jab
and Disisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steamboat swinging wilding here.
Disisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Disisto fails to land the takedown.
Steamboat lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Disisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Disisto misses.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Disisto counters with a takedown into side control.
Steamboat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Steamboat tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Disisto trying to control the action but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
Steamboat sneaks back into half guard.
Disisto working Steamboat over with strikes.
Steamboat missing with punches from the bottom.
Steamboat tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Steamboat punching from the bottom.
Disisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Disisto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Disisto takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Steamboat trying to strike off his back.
Disisto wants to get up but he can't break Steamboat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Disisto wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving.
Steamboat looking for a sweep. Not yet Steamboat, not yet.
Steamboat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steamboat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Disisto.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vince Disisto.
A combination from Steamboat does no damage.
Steamboat lands a glancing blow to the side of Disisto's head.
Disisto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steamboat did well to prevent Disisto getting side control.
Disisto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steamboat punching from the bottom.
Steamboat tries to roll over but Disisto keeps him under control.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
Steamboat punching from the bottom.
Disisto moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Disisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
vince Disisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Disisto 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... vince Disisto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoshin Hajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digglesworth Rockbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajo comes to the cage accompanied by Gypsy. Rockbottom has chosen Earth Wind & Fire - Lets Groove as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Hoshin Hajo!
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, Digglesworth Rockbottom!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockbottom wants to clinch.
Rockbottom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hajo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockbottom is out of range.
Rockbottom closes the distance and clinches up with Hajo, looking for a takedown. Rockbottom pushes Hajo against the cage but Hajo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Hajo does no damage.
Rockbottom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rockbottom dodges the punch combination from Hajo.
Good work by Rockbottom as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hajo throws a low kick, looking for Rockbottom's leg but Rockbottom calmly moves out of range.
Rockbottom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hajo.
Rockbottom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hajo's waist but Hajo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockbottom off to one side.
Hoshin Hajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digglesworth Rockbottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hajo misses the shot to the body.
Rockbottom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hajo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A good leg kick by Hajo.
Hajo misses with a hook. Rockbottom ducked under it nicely.
Hajo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Hajo.
It looks like Digglesworth Rockbottom has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hajo leaves Rockbottom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hajo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hajo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hajo duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockbottom checks a leg kick.
Hajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockbottom.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hajo! Rockbottom is backing up but he can't get away as Hajo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Rockbottom and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hoshin Hajo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rye Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Crabtree (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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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Cuts easily |
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rye Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rye Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Crabtree misses with a wild combination.
Rye Rock clinches but Crabtree breaks the clinch
and Crabtree counters by clinching up.
Crabtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rye Rock scores with a shot to the body.
Crabtree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crabtree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crabtree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crabtree lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Ryan Rye Rock has been cut.
Rye Rock tries to clinch up.
Rye Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crabtree scores with a three punch combo!
Crabtree throws the left hand but Rye Rock avoids the punch easily.
Crabtree gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rye Rock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rye Rock advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rye Rock works his way into full mount!
Rye Rock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crabtree is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rye Rock cracks Crabtree with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rye Rock lands a nice shot to the head.
Crabtree trying desperately to get to his feet.
Crabtree looks gassed!
Rye Rock scoring with strikes but Crabtree is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rye Rock is working for a guillotine from mount but Crabtree frees his head quite easily.
Rye Rock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rye Rock landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rye Rock lands a big elbow.
Rye Rock lands a big elbow.
Rye Rock dominating with strikes here.
Rye Rock 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rye Rock wants to control the pace but Crabtree is squirming around nicely.
Rye Rock landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree is squirming around, avoiding Rye Rock's attempts to control the action.
Rye Rock dominating with strikes here.
Rye Rock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rye Rock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crabtree looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Rye Rock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rye Rock lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rye Rock lands a big shot there that rocks Crabtree but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rye Rock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rye Rock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rye Rock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crabtree looks a forlorn figure.
Crabtree is rocked!
Rye Rock postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Crabtree in real trouble here! The ref calls for Crabtree 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 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rye Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moby Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Difelco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Difelco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moby Dick's chin.
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moby Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Difelco!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Difelco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dick pinned against the cage. Dick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Difelco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Jake Difelco has been cut.
Difelco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dick's half guard.
Dick wants to control but Difelco is keeping busy.
Dick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dick tries to get out of the position.
Dick tries to get to full guard but Difelco has control of the leg.
Dick is doing well to control the position and prevent Difelco from advancing to side control.
Difelco throwing shots but Dick is blocking nicely.
Difelco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dick sees it coming and defends easily.
Difelco moves into full mount! Dick won't be happy about that!
Dick can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Difelco is working for a guillotine from mount but Dick frees his head quite easily.
Difelco tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
Difelco wants to finish this one by submission but Dick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Difelco.
Difelco looks gassed!
Dick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dick is working to get back to half guard.
Dick is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Difelco looking to secure an arm triangle but Dick defends it well.
Dick is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dick can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Difelco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Difelco working for a submission but Dick is keeping him at bay.
Dick is trying to stand up.
Dick tries to hold on but Difelco postures up.
Dick is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dick tries to hold on but Difelco postures up.
Dick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dick is looking to improve his position but Difelco isn't that keen on the idea.
Difelco looking to control but Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Dick is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dick tries to lock up and control but Difelco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dick is working to get back to half guard.
Difelco moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dick has worked his arm free - good work by Dick!
Difelco working away.
Difelco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dick, who protects the arm well.
Difelco is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Difelco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Difelco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Difelco circles away quickly and effectively.
Difelco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dick misses with a wild combination.
Dick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Difelco takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Dick as Difelco shoots in.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Difelco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Difelco.
Dick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Difelco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dick connects with a right hand. Difelco shakes it off.
Dick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Difelco is rocked!
Dick catches Difelco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Difelco is still on wobbly legs! Can Dick finish him?
Dick rushes Difelco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dick gets underhooks to prevent Difelco's takedown attempt.
Moby Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Difelco.
Dick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Difelco seems to have recovered his senses.
Dick wants to clinch up but Difelco keeps it at a distance.
Dick works over Difelco's head and body with a nice combination.
Moby Dick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Dick.
Difelco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Difelco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dick's waist but Dick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Difelco off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dick swinging wilding here.
Difelco throws a head kick but Dick moves out of range.
Dick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dick throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Difelco dives in and grabs Dick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes down on Difelco's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Dick both land. Nice combination.
Difelco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dick as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Difelco is looking to clinch but Dick is avoiding it.
Moby Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Dick.
Difelco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moby Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Difelco connects with a high kick.
Dick avoids the head kick by Difelco.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dick!
Difelco looks for a takedown but Dick sprawls well.
Dick tries to clinch up.
Difelco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick just misses with a punch to the body.
Difelco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dick but Dick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Difelco manages to avoid it.
Moby Dick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Difelco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Difelco somewhat.
Dick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Difelco.
Dick throws a good cross that connects.
Difelco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moby Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Difelco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Difelco.
Difelco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dick as he jumps to the side.
Dick tries to keep at a distance but Difelco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Difelco misses with a knee strike.
Dick wants to break free but Difelco has control.
Dick working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick tries to circle away but Difelco has him pinned against the cage.
Dick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick jabs at Difelco's body.
Difelco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Difelco tries to move into range but Dick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Difelco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dick connects with a right hand. Difelco shakes it off.
Dick throws a series of punches but Difelco moves out of range.
A jab from Dick misses.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Difelco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Difelco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Difelco somewhat.
Moby Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Difelco.
Difelco misses with a jab to the body
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick clinches but Difelco breaks the clinch
and Difelco counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dick lands a two punch combo.
Difelco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick throws a combination. Difelco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dick lands with a cross.
Dick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Difelco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Dick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Difelco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dick but Dick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick swinging wilding here.
Difelco dives in and grabs Dick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes down on Difelco's head and hops out.
Dick throws the left hand but Difelco avoids the punch easily.
Difelco fails with the takedown.
Dick lands with a nice body punch.
Dick tries to bum rush Difelco with a series of wild strikes but Difelco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Difelco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dick's guard.
Difelco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Difelco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Difelco passes Dick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Difelco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Difelco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick is looking to escape.
Difelco punching from mount but Dick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dick working to try and regain half guard.
Dick is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moby Dick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dick 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moby Dick!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe M Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Glombowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Glombowski's choice of entrance music: Dont Push Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moe M Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Glombowski!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glombowski swats away the attempt to clinch by M Lau.
M Lau is looking to clinch.
M Lau tries to clinch but Glombowski moves out of range.
Glombowski swinging wilding here.
Glombowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glombowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glombowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by M Lau.
Glombowski throws a series of punches but M Lau moves out of range.
Glombowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moe M Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glombowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
M Lau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glombowski.
M Lau dodges the punch combination from Glombowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
M Lau is looking to clinch.
Glombowski closes the distance but M Lau moves to the side
and M Lau moves into the clinch.
Glombowski goes for a takedown attempt but M Lau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glombowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
M Lau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glombowski fails to land with a series of punches.
M Lau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
M Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glombowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
M Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glombowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
M Lau rushes Glombowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
M Lau keeps control of Glombowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyle Glombowski has been cut.
M Lau keeps control of Glombowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
Glombowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glombowski jumps guard but M Lau stands there with Glombowski around his waist. Glombowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
M Lau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Glombowski.
M Lau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
M Lau crunches a lovely knee into Glombowski's ribcage.
Glombowski looks gassed!
Glombowski misses with some punches.
M Lau working Glombowski over with knees to the body.
M Lau with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
M Lau with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glombowski's face.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
M Lau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
M Lau scores with a knee to the head.
Glombowski is rocked!
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
M Lau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
M Lau working Glombowski over with knees to the body.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
Glombowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
M Lau clinches.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glombowski's efforts to push away.
Glombowski taking a breather.
M Lau with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau gets underhooks to prevent Glombowski's takedown attempt.
Moe M Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Glombowski.
Glombowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Glombowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glombowski looking to slow down the pace here.
M Lau crunches a lovely knee into Glombowski's ribcage.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
M Lau keeps control of Glombowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Glombowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glombowski's face.
M Lau blocks a body shot from Glombowski.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glombowski's face.
M Lau blocks an uppercut.
Glombowski tries a body shot but M Lau blocks it.
Glombowski throws a punch but it's blocked by M Lau.
Glombowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glombowski blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Glombowski can't break the clinch.
Glombowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but M Lau blocks it with crossed arms.
Glombowski wants to get back to striking at distance but M Lau won't allow it.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A looping hook to the body misses from Glombowski. M Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glombowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
M Lau tries to clinch but Glombowski moves out of range.
Glombowski wants to clinch but M Lau slips to the side
and M Lau counters by moving into the clinch.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
M Lau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Glombowski tries to break the clinch but M Lau is controlling the position.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glombowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glombowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glombowski avoids it.
M Lau missing with knees to the body.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Glombowski blocks with his arms.
Glombowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glombowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe M Lau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Glombowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glombowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but M Lau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glombowski keeps the fight on the outside.
M Lau tries to clinch but Glombowski is having none of it.
M Lau wants to clinch.
Glombowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Glombowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glombowski throws a right hand that M Lau ducks under and follows up with a left that M Lau also avoids with ease.
M Lau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glombowski's face.
Glombowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glombowski blocks it with crossed arms.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glombowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
Glombowski is trying to force a seperation but M Lau has the dominant position.
M Lau avoiding damage as Glombowski throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glombowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glombowski's efforts to push away.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glombowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Glombowski looking to slow down the pace here.
M Lau with a knee to the head.
Glombowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. M Lau obliges.
M Lau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glombowski is defending well for now.
Glombowski misses with a punch to the body.
M Lau tries to land knees in the clinch but Glombowski avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
M Lau trying to land knees to the body.
Glombowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Glombowski is looking to break free of the clinch but M Lau has double underhooks.
M Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. M Lau obliges.
Glombowski throws a head punch that misses.
Glombowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
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.
Glombowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Glombowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Glombowski fails to pull guard.
M Lau lands a nice knee to the body.
M Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Glombowski.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau avoids the elbow strike from Glombowski, against the cage.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glombowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but M Lau has him pressed against the cage.
Glombowski is trying to force a seperation but M Lau has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Glombowski.
Glombowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. M Lau just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by M Lau.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
M Lau blocks a body shot from Glombowski.
Glombowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but M Lau has him pressed against the cage.
M Lau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glombowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glombowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but M Lau has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glombowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. M Lau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moe M Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Glombowski.
M Lau moves into the clinch.
M Lau keeps control of Glombowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Glombowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
M Lau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
M Lau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glombowski managing to block the knees to the body from M Lau.
Glombowski tries to land knees in the clinch but M Lau avoids the damage to the body.
Glombowski misses with a punch to the body.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Glombowski is blocking nicely.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glombowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
M Lau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glombowski.
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.
Glombowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. M Lau smiles and moves away.
M Lau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glombowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glombowski misses with a double jab.
Glombowski wants to clinch.
M Lau instigates a clinch.
Glombowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glombowski tries to pull guard but M Lau won't allow it.
Glombowski wants to break free but M Lau has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glombowski trying to land knees to the body.
Glombowski is trying to maintain a safe position but M Lau gets an underhook and turns Glombowski into the cage.
M Lau has Glombowski pressed against the cage, preventing Glombowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
M Lau scores a nice knee to the body.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glombowski's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe M Lau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Glombowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from M Lau.
M Lau tries to clinch up
and Glombowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moe M Lau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
M Lau lands with a thumping leg kick.
M Lau moves into the clinch.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
M Lau lands a good knee to the midsection. Glombowski won't want to take too many of those.
M Lau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glombowski's efforts to push away.
Glombowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
M Lau lands a good knee to the midsection. Glombowski won't want to take too many of those.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
M Lau landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
A right handed body shot lands from Glombowski.
Glombowski stalling in the clinch but M Lau improves position.
Glombowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by M Lau.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moe M Lau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glombowski is trying to break free.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glombowski tries to break free but M Lau pushes him back against the cage.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
M Lau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glombowski wants to get back to striking at distance but M Lau won't allow it.
Glombowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. M Lau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glombowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
M Lau takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
M Lau lands a good knee to the midsection. Glombowski won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Glombowski blocks it.
Glombowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glombowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glombowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Glombowski is trying to maintain a safe position but M Lau gets an underhook and turns Glombowski into the cage.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
M Lau is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Glombowski trying to control the position but instead, M Lau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Glombowski into the cage.
Glombowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Glombowski throws a punch but it's blocked by M Lau.
Glombowski has had enough of the clinch but M Lau keeps him there for the moment.
M Lau with a knee to the head.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Glombowski working hard to break the clinch.
Glombowski wants to break free but M Lau has control.
Glombowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
Glombowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. M Lau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glombowski looks to land a combination but M Lau avoids it well.
M Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glombowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - M Lau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glombowski misses with a two punch combination.
M Lau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Glombowski counters with a three punch combo that has M Lau backing up. M Lau nods at Glombowski to acknowledge the strikes.
M Lau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
M Lau scores a nice knee to the body.
Glombowski tries to stall but M Lau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from M Lau.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
M Lau prevents the takedown attempt.
Moe M Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Glombowski.
Glombowski tries to throw a body punch but M Lau avoids it by throwing Glombowski back against the cage.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glombowski's face.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Glombowski blocks with his arms.
Glombowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glombowski is trying to break the clinch but M Lau is controlling him.
M Lau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
M Lau with a knee to the head.
M Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Glombowski.
Glombowski tries to break the clinch but M Lau is controlling the position.
M Lau scores with a knee to the head.
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
Kyle Glombowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
M Lau blocks a body shot from Glombowski.
Glombowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glombowski's face.
M Lau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glombowski's efforts to push away.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glombowski tries to work over M Lau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
Glombowski can't find room to land a body shot as M Lau controls the action.
Moe M Lau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glombowski trying to land knees to the body.
Glombowski looking to throw knees to the head but M Lau is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe M Lau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for M Lau, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe M Lau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Nagurski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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, Bronco Nagurski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagurski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronco Nagurski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagurski leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nagurski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
It looks like Martin Sanchez has been cut.
Nagurski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagurski throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Nagurski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronco Nagurski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Sanchez.
Nagurski bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sanchez! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sanchez is rocked!
Nagurski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagurski finish him?
Nagurski lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sanchez falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bronco Nagurski!
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