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LMS 63: Shotgun PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Mike Obrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Sims!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims clinches up with Obrien and pushes him back against the cage.
Sims has Obrien pressed against the cage, preventing Obrien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obrien tries to circle away but Sims has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sims.
Sims throws an elbow but it misses.
Obrien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obrien wants to get back to striking at distance but Sims won't allow it.
Obrien breaks the clinch.
Sims avoids the head kick by Obrien.
Sims stuffs the takedown.
Sims displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obrien.
Sims closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obrien circles away.
Sims is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obrien tries to clinch but Sims moves away
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sims.
Sims is fighting off a takedown attempt but Obrien is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sims to the mat. Sims regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sims preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sims is looking for a triangle but Obrien pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Sims is retaining full guard.
Obrien wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Sims controlling Obrien's posture.
Obrien wants to get up but he can't break Sims's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Obrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sims wants to sweep but no luck.
Sims looks gassed!
Sims keeping moving, preventing Obrien from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Obrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Obrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sims throws a series of punches but Obrien avoids them all with ease.
Obrien with a poor takedown
and Sims holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Obrien wants to break free but Sims has control.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obrien pulls his leg out and moves away.
Obrien closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obrien lands in his opponent's guard.
Obrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Sims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sims on the ground.
Obrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sims works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obrien with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims is working an open guard so Obrien takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Obrien has his takedown stuffed
and Sims counters with an outside leg kick.
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.
Obrien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sims fails with a takedown attempt.
Obrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sims avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obrien!
Sims fails with the takedown
and Obrien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sims had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Obrien is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sims Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Obrien's back instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Obrien showing good submission defense here.
Sims tries to get the hooks in deep but Obrien pushed the leg off.
Obrien just looking to survive in the bad position.
Sims working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
That's six 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.
Sims looking for the choke but no joy.
Obrien is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Obrien with a poor takedown
and Sims counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Obrien!
Obrien is looking to improve his position but Sims isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sims wants to control the pace but Obrien is squirming around nicely.
Sims goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Obrien is on top in guard.
Sims manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sims can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obrien is looking to escape.
That's eight 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.
Sims has control of Obrien's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Obrien regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sims looking to control but Obrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Obrien is desperately trying to improve his position but Sims has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sims goes for an armbar but Obrien turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Obrien.
Sims has his foot on Obrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Obrien gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Obrien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sims manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obrien controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Obrien showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obrien 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Obrien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Trancoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Pinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trancoso kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diablo Swing Orchestra - Poetic Pitbull Revolutions. Pinder has chosen Drowning Pool's Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Trancoso!
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, Travis Pinder!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trancoso dodges the punch combination from Pinder.
Trancoso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinder.
Pinder misses with a double jab.
Trancoso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinder throws out the jab.
Pinder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trancoso.
Trancoso slips a straight right by Pinder.
Trancoso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinder connects with a nice looking jab.
Pinder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinder tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Trancoso.
Pinder misses with a straight left.
Trancoso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinder.
Trancoso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Pinder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trancoso dodges the punch combination from Pinder.
Trancoso works over Pinder's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Travis Pinder has been cut.
Pinder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trancoso counters with a crisp one two that drops Pinder! Trancoso thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pinder to his feet! Pinder is in big trouble!
Pinder is rocked!
Pinder looks gassed!
Trancoso grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pinder takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Trancoso cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Trancoso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Slippers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Petrelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light 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, Jimmy Slippers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Petrelli!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slippers is fending him off so far but Petrelli persists. Nope, Slippers circles away and we're back to standing.
Slippers throws a sloppy head kick and Petrelli moves out of range easily.
Petrelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slippers.
Petrelli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slippers's half guard.
Petrelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Slippers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slippers looking for submissions off his back.
Petrelli is looking for a kimura but Slippers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrelli to get the leverage.
Petrelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrelli is looking to advance position but Slippers won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slippers gets full guard.
Petrelli drops back looking for a leg! Slippers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slippers manages to kick Petrelli off! Petrelli jumps back into Slippers's guard.
Petrelli looks gassed!
Petrelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Slippers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slippers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrelli is aware though and is defending well.
Slippers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrelli is aware though and is defending well.
Slippers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slippers punching from the bottom - just letting Petrelli know he's still in a fight.
Slippers is looking to sinch up a triangle. Petrelli throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Slippers's body to avoid the submission. Slippers has instead reached around Petrelli's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Slippers arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Slippers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morkevicius comes into the arena with "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3 blaring out of the sound system. Tate is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sevendust -- Black. Resetivus Morkevicius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Resetivus Morkevicius!
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, Ethan Tate!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate blocks a head kick by Morkevicius.
Morkevicius misses with a body kick.
Morkevicius gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morkevicius wants to stand but Tate is controlling his arm.
Tate is trying to get back to half guard.
Tate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tate trying to control from the bottom.
Tate manages to get to full guard.
Morkevicius tries to stand but Tate is controlling from the bottom.
Tate trying to control the position.
Tate keeping full guard, as Morkevicius tries to pass.
Morkevicius thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
Morkevicius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morkevicius.
Morkevicius is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.
Tate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morkevicius manages to get himself to full guard.
Tate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morkevicius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morkevicius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tate wants to control from the top but Morkevicius keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius looking for a guillotine here but Tate defends easily.
Morkevicius is breathing heavily.
Morkevicius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morkevicius keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morkevicius keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Morkevicius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws a strike but Morkevicius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tate is on top in guard.
Morkevicius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tate escapes and throws Morkevicius's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Morkevicius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morkevicius tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tate scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morkevicius to see if he's OK.
Tate landing strikes.
Tate wants to control but Morkevicius is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morkevicius tries to buck Tate off but Tate is having none of it.
Morkevicius 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morkevicius to see if he's OK.
Morkevicius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morkevicius taking some punishment here, with Tate in his half guard.
Morkevicius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tate pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tate lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ethan Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morkevicius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Tate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tate misses with a body shot.
Morkevicius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tate forces Morkevicius back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morkevicius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morkevicius prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Tate dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tate lands with a shot to the body.
Tate misses with the combination.
Tate throws a looping overhand right but Morkevicius ducks down to avoid it.
Morkevicius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Tate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Tate misses.
Tate lands a slapping body shot.
Resetivus Morkevicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate throws an overhand right that lands on Morkevicius's shoulder, as Morkevicius tries to avoid the shot.
Morkevicius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Tate.
Morkevicius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate misses with a few strikes there.
Tate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morkevicius manages to avoid it.
Tate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius avoids the body shot from Tate.
Morkevicius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tate throws a left that rocks Morkevicius and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tate dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Morkevicius regain composure!
Morkevicius is rocked!
Morkevicius is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Morkevicius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate cracks Morkevicius with a big elbow.
Morkevicius seems to have got his legs back now.
Tate working the ground and pound.
Tate is working Morkevicius over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morkevicius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tate tries to roll over but Morkevicius keeps him under control.
Morkevicius tries to pass to full mount but Tate defends it.
Tate is looking for a sweep. Morkevicius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morkevicius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to sweep here but Morkevicius controlling him for the moment.
Tate has his foot on Morkevicius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morkevicius works his way back into a safe position though.
Morkevicius is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morkevicius shoots in for a double leg but Tate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate swinging wilding here.
Tate throws a looping overhand right but Morkevicius ducks down to avoid it.
Morkevicius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Ethan Tate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tate throws a good cross that connects.
Morkevicius moves forwards but Tate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Resetivus Morkevicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morkevicius ducks right into an uppercut from Tate.
Tate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate throws a right and a left that Morkevicius avoids nicely.
Morkevicius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morkevicius walks into a left hand.
Morkevicius keeps the fight on the outside.
Morkevicius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate.
Morkevicius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tate with a jab.
Morkevicius throws a series of punches but Tate avoids them all with ease.
Morkevicius misses with a double jab
and Tate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tate cracks Morkevicius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Tate. That snapped Morkevicius's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Tate there.
Morkevicius slips a jab from Tate.
Tate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morkevicius throws a head kick that misses.
Tate throws a big shot that misses.
Morkevicius walks into a stiff left hand from Tate.
Tate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morkevicius misses with a takedown attempt
and Tate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morkevicius moves forwards but Tate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Morkevicius.
Tate wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tate lands an overhand right.
Tate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate scores with a nice strike.
Tate walks into a straight right hand from Morkevicius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Tate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morkevicius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tate throws a right hand that Morkevicius ducks under and follows up with a left that Morkevicius also avoids with ease.
Tate misses with a body shot.
Tate waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Morkevicius.
Tate misses with a straight left.
Tate missing with a left hand there. Morkevicius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morkevicius misses with an uppercut. Tate saw that one coming.
Good work by Tate as he checks the leg kick.
Ethan Tate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morkevicius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morkevicius tries a head kick but it misses.
Morkevicius tries for a takedown but Tate circles away easily
and Tate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate moves into the clinch.
Tate scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate manages to break the clinch.
Tate swinging wilding here.
Tate jabs Morkevicius right on the nose. Morkevicius blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius ducks straight into an uppercut from Tate and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Morkevicius manages to regain guard straight away.
Tate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morkevicius looking for a sweep. Not yet Morkevicius, not yet.
Ethan Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tate landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morkevicius is looking for a sweep.
Tate scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morkevicius misses with a strike from the bottom.
Tate in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tate works to advance to full mount. Morkevicius defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tate scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morkevicius?
Morkevicius is working to get back to half guard.
Ethan Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tate controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Tate has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morkevicius is desperately trying to improve his position but Tate has a good base and remains in mount.
Tate content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate avoids the attempt from Morkevicius to control.
Tate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ethan Tate just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morkevicius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tate misses with a looping left.
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.
Morkevicius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Resetivus Morkevicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morkevicius avoids the head kick by Tate.
A swing and a miss from Tate.
The fighters circling - Tate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morkevicius misses with a body kick.
Morkevicius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morkevicius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate scores with a decent looking hook.
Resetivus Morkevicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tate lands with a straight right. Morkevicius didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morkevicius on the side of the head.
Tate throws an overhand right that lands on Morkevicius's shoulder, as Morkevicius tries to avoid the shot.
Tate connects with a crisp jab.
Morkevicius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tate lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morkevicius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morkevicius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tate throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Tate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danyl Weatherbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who's your Daddy by Mook N Fair. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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285 lbs
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238 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danyl Weatherbottom!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin walks into a straight right hand from Weatherbottom.
Weatherbottom misses with a double jab.
Weatherbottom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Weatherbottom misses with a combination
and Austin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weatherbottom thinking.
Austin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weatherbottom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Weatherbottom slips the punch.
A combination from Weatherbottom does no damage.
Weatherbottom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Weatherbottom moved out of range nicely.
Austin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Danyl Weatherbottom has been cut.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weatherbottom at a distance.
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!
Weatherbottom moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin misses with a combination
and Weatherbottom counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Weatherbottom misses with a combination
and Austin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weatherbottom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Austin doesn't seem bothered though.
Austin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Weatherbottom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weatherbottom throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Austin.
Austin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Weatherbottom lands with a right hand.
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!
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Danyl Weatherbottom's cut even more.
Austin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Weatherbottom is rocked!
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weatherbottom.
Danyl Weatherbottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Weatherbottom lands a nice looking body shot.
Austin thows a body shot but no joy.
Weatherbottom misses with a combination
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Weatherbottom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weatherbottom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weatherbottom moves away.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Weatherbottom slips the punch.
Weatherbottom throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin swings for the body but Weatherbottom moves out of range.
Weatherbottom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Austin counters with a crisp one two that drops Weatherbottom! Austin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Weatherbottom to his feet! Weatherbottom is in big trouble!
Weatherbottom is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
The cut above Danyl Weatherbottom's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weatherbottom looks gassed!
Austin thows a body shot but no joy.
Weatherbottom seems to have recovered his senses.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weatherbottom ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Weatherbottom throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it.
Austin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weatherbottom circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weatherbottom.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Austin swinging wilding here.
Weatherbottom scores with a jab. Austin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weatherbottom.
Weatherbottom throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Weatherbottom misses
and Austin counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Austin misses
enabling Weatherbottom to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin walks into a stiff left hand from Weatherbottom.
Weatherbottom throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weatherbottom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danyl Weatherbottom's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Weatherbottom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Austin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Austin tries to bum rush Weatherbottom with a series of wild strikes but Weatherbottom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Austin, as that shot connected.
Weatherbottom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Austin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Weatherbottom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danyl Weatherbottom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Austin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Skate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Robida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robida has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Skate!
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, Danny Robida!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robida blocks a low kick nicely.
Robida tries to close the distance and clinch but Skate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robida wants to clinch up but Skate keeps it at a distance.
Robida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skate Rushes Robida and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Robida is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Skate Piles on the pressure and Robida crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Skate!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Finan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Finan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Very quick |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil The Phantom!
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, Tyrone Finan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Finan.
Finan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Phantom tries to avoid it but Finan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Phantom to the ground. The Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Phantom as he avoids it easily.
Finan fails with a takedown attempt.
Phil The Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Finan.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Phantom.
Phil The Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Phantom avoids it really well and circles away.
The Phantom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finan to the mat! Finan manages to get full guard.
The Phantom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Phantom lands a couple of elbows.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Finan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Phantom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finan keeping moving, preventing The Phantom from controlling successfully.
The Phantom is looking to work some ground and pound but Finan has wrist control.
The Phantom cracks Finan with a solid left hand.
The Phantom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Phantom trying to control but Finan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Phantom passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from The Phantom.
Finan looking for submissions off his back.
The Phantom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Phantom prevents Finan from improving his position.
Finan keeping hold of The Phantom's head, controlling as best he can.
Finan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Phantom lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finan tries to get to full guard but The Phantom has control of the leg.
Finan has his hands clasped together around The Phantom's back. He's all about the action.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.
Finan wants to get back to full guard.
The Phantom is nestled in close to Finan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finan looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Phantom lands a nice short elbow.
The Phantom is nestled in close to Finan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finan is staying active underneath The Phantom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Phantom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.
The Phantom is trying to control. Finan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finan wants to control but The Phantom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Phantom wants to control but Finan is keeping him busy.
The Phantom winds up and cracks Finan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Phantom trying to mount his opponent but Finan defends it.
Nice strikes from The Phantom there.
Finan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finan.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Finan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom throws and elbow that misses. Finan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Phantom's guard. Nice move by Finan!
The Phantom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finan passes The Phantom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Phantom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Phantom.
Finan preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Phantom is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Finan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil The Phantom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Phantom feints and as Finan raises his hands in defense, The Phantom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finan trying to keep a closed guard but The Phantom is proving a slippery customer.
Finan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finan working a defensive guard here.
The Phantom is in close to Finan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Finan is retaining full guard.
The Phantom works over Finan with some ground and pound from guard.
The Phantom working some strikes from top position.
The Phantom trying to control but Finan is working from the bottom.
The Phantom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Phantom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Finan's brow.
Finan is breathing heavily.
The Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Finan's brow.
The Phantom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Phantom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finan's head.
Finan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Phantom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Phantom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Phantom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Phantom tries to reverse the position but Finan maintains control.
The Phantom is working hard here to advance position.
The Phantom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Phantom tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finan cracks The Phantom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Finan goes for an armbar but The Phantom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Phantom.
Phil The Phantom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Finan's brow.
The Phantom lands a couple of elbows.
The Phantom landing some decent shots from guard.
The Phantom lands a couple of elbows.
Finan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Phantom stopping the sweep attempt from Finan.
The Phantom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom is working Finan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Phantom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finan being controlled here, momentarily.
The Phantom passes into half guard.
Finan is staying active underneath The Phantom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finan is trying to maintain the position but The Phantom is very close to passing his half guard.
The Phantom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Phantom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finan wants to control but The Phantom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from The Phantom.
Finan is trying to maintain the position but The Phantom is very close to passing his half guard.
The Phantom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Finan taking some punishment here, with The Phantom in his half guard.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom working Finan over with strikes.
The Phantom moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Phantom lands a few punches from side control.
The Phantom scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Phantom working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil The Phantom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
The Phantom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finan moves away.
The Phantom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Phantom is looking to work some ground and pound but Finan has wrist control.
Finan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Phantom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Phantom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Phantom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Phantom works over Finan with some ground and pound from guard.
Finan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Phantom scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Phantom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Phantom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Phantom cracks Finan with a solid left hand.
Finan has momentary wrist control but The Phantom slips an elbow through the middle.
Finan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Phantom landing some decent shots from guard.
The Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Finan is retaining full guard.
The Phantom pushing down on Finan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finan is trying to get back to full guard.
The Phantom lands with a punch from half guard.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.
Finan actively working from the bottom here.
Finan tries to roll over but The Phantom keeps him under control.
Tyrone Finan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finan trying to hold on to The Phantom's head to control him but The Phantom postures up.
The Phantom working Finan over with strikes.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Phantom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Phantom moves into full mount! Finan won't be happy about that!
The Phantom avoids the attempt from Finan to control.
The Phantom lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finan taking shots to the head.
The Phantom lands a heavy elbow.
The Phantom dominating with strikes here.
The Phantom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Phantom dominating with strikes here.
The Phantom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Phantom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Finan tries to lock up and control but The Phantom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finan is bucking up trying to escape but The Phantom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Phantom lands a heavy elbow.
The Phantom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Phantom landing strikes from the mount and Finan is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom dominating with strikes here.
The Phantom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finan is looking to get to half guard.
The Phantom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finan can do to turn this around?
The Phantom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finan is looking to get to half guard.
The Phantom unloading with bombs!
The Phantom cracks Finan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Finan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Phantom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finan taking shots to the head.
Phil The Phantom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finan is in a horrible position here. The Phantom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil The Phantom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Phantom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil The Phantom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Budgie - Breadfan as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Siuta!
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, Mauricio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Siuta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Siuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Siuta misses the target.
Siuta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Siuta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Siuta thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siuta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siuta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Siuta sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta lands strikes from half guard.
Siuta wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siuta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Siuta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siuta.
Siuta trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Siuta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Siuta with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Siuta scores with a jab to the body.
Siuta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siuta.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Siuta is breathing heavily.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jack Siuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Siuta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Jack Siuta has been cut.
Jones circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Siuta drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jones follows Siuta to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Paredao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ming ming mow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paredao's entrance music is If you want blood - ACDC. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Paredao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ming ming mow!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paredao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paredao scores with a one two! mow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paredao misses with a few strikes there.
Paredao sizes up mow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
mow is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Paredao has cracked mow with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Paredao lands another huge swinging hook and mow tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save mow, before Paredao can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Paredao!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox has chosen Hatebreed - Destroy Everything as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman tried to score with a low kick but Cox checks it.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Freeman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cox throws a lazy right hand but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cox throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Cox sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freeman's head.
Freeman tries to kick Cox off but Cox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freeman tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox is working for a submission of some sort.
Freeman is trying to stand up here but Cox is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cox stalling away here and it's allowed Freeman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cox.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cox is looking for a sweep.
Freeman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cox, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cox trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freeman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freeman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cox's back!
Cox preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Freeman.
Cox fending off the submission attempt from Freeman.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
Cox tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cox hold on?
Cox wants to control his opponent's hands but Freeman gets his hands free.
Freeman lands punches and elbows.
Cox breaks Freeman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Freeman wants to stand but Cox is controlling the position.
Cox is looking to stand up but Freeman won't let him.
Cox landing with the ground and pound.
Freeman is looking to stand up but Cox isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freeman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
Freeman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cox.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cox throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman scores with a jab. Cox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cox misses with a straight left.
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman slips a straight right by Cox.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cox.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Cox swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Good exchange - Cox coming out on top.
Cox scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Cox lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand.
Cox waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cox misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Freeman misses.
Eaton Cox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman throws a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Cox looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cox counters by clinching up.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him.
Cox breaks the clinch.
Cox is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freeman.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Freeman!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cox.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Cox is out of range.
No joy there for Cox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeman thows a leg kick but Cox checks it
and Cox counters with a straight right hand.
Freeman scores with a jab. Cox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
Cox throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox gets caught flat footed, as Freeman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeman defends well.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman jabs at Cox's body.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cox throws out a powerful jab.
Freeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Freeman misses with a straight right.
Cox misses with a looping right.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cox swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Freeman is predictable there
and Cox counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Freeman.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cox as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freeman throws out the jab.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Cox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
letting Cox counter with a right hand.
Freeman misses with a looping left.
Cox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freeman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freeman is able to avoid easily.
Freeman throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freeman is able to avoid easily.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cox throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cox throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Freeman misses the target.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freeman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Freeman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freeman.
Freeman throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cox drops his hands momentarily and Freeman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cox misses with a hook.
Cox lands with a hook. Freeman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Freeman misses with a looping left.
Cox moves out of range as Freeman strikes.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Cox throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Freeman misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Eaton Cox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cox misses with a body punch
and Freeman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cox's guard.
Cox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Cox has control of Freeman's left arm, preventing Freeman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
Freeman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Freeman postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute 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.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
Cox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Cox staying out of range there.
Freeman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freeman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freeman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cox struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cox is trying to control Freeman's posture but Freeman avoids it.
Cox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Freeman off and has taken his back!
Freeman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cox gets his way!
Cox is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Freeman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cox off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eaton Cox!
Eaton Cox is the new welterweight champion!
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