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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wrangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kurt Wrangle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kurt Wrangle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Wrangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Wrangle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrangle feints and as Rose raises his hands in defense, Wrangle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wrangle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrangle 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.
Wrangle tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Rose trying to control the position.
Wrangle looking to pass the guard.
Wrangle is working hard here to advance position.
Wrangle has gone for a leg lock! Rose slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wrangle's guard.
Rose trying to control but Wrangle is working from the bottom.
Wrangle wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Wrangle trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
Wrangle looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrangle keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrangle is retaining full guard.
Wrangle working a defensive guard here.
Wrangle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rose is one step ahead there.
Wrangle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wrangle tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wrangle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wrangle gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrangle circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Wrangle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wrangle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrangle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrangle stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Wrangle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now.
Rose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wrangle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wrangle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrangle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Wrangle from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrangle slips nicely into half guard.
Rose looks gassed!
Wrangle wants to advance to full mount but Rose doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrangle's guard.
Wrangle working a defensive guard here.
Wrangle wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrangle has a closed guard, preventing Rose from standing up.
Wrangle is adopting a defensive guard.
Wrangle pushes a forearm under Rose's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rose is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Wrangle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jada Kiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawlings comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hells Bells kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Jada Kiss has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jada Kiss seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jada Kiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawlings.
Kiss tries to clinch up but Rawlings circles away and keeps his distance.
Rawlings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiss blocks a jab.
Kiss throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiss to the mat! Kiss manages to get full guard.
Kiss keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings passes Kiss's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rawlings throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlings tries to pass to full mount but Kiss defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings is looking to pass Kiss's guard but actually Kiss recovers to full guard.
Rawlings won't allow Kiss to get back to his feet.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Kiss is keeping the position.
Rawlings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiss is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kiss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rawlings's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings is not content to let Kiss control the position.
Rawlings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rawlings.
Kiss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiss throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely.
Kiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rawlings is nestled in close to Kiss, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiss pushes Rawlings off looking to stand but Rawlings dives back in and keeps control.
Rawlings is thwarting Kiss's attempts to control the position.
Rawlings passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kiss is breathing heavily.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rawlings throws some wild stikes that Kiss manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings lands a big elbow.
Rawlings scoring with strikes but Kiss is staying in there.
Rawlings goes for an armbar but Kiss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kiss.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kiss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kiss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiss trying to control but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
Kiss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rawlings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kiss is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rawlings dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kiss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rawlings circles away.
Rawlings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rawlings has his takedown stuffed
and Kiss moves into the clinch.
Rawlings gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiss.
Rawlings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawlings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jada Kiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawlings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiss counters with a shoot takedown. Rawlings fights it but they end up in guard.
Kiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss distracts Rawlings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kiss wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
Rawlings manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rawlings with shots to the head and body - Kiss looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kiss wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kiss because Rawlings loaded up on that one.
You get the feeling that Kiss really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Rawlings raining down shots from the mount!
Rawlings avoids the attempt from Kiss to control.
Rawlings putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rawlings punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rawlings working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rawlings wants to finish this one by submission but Kiss is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rawlings.
Rawlings misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings looking to land elbow strikes but Kiss uses the position to regain half guard.
Kiss won't allow Rawlings to pass to mount.
Kiss is looking to escape.
Rawlings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiss defending well though.
Kiss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawlings is working away from the top position though.
Kiss is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rawlings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiss tries to clinch up but Rawlings circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack Rawlings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Kiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawlings scores with a spinning back kick!
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiss as he avoids it easily.
Kiss dives in and grabs Rawlings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rawlings pushes down on Kiss's head and hops out.
Kiss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rawlings pinned against the cage. Rawlings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rawlings throws a good cross that connects.
Rawlings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Kiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kiss won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jada Kiss will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kiss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiss counters with a single leg into guard. Rawlings didn't expect that.
Rawlings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kiss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rawlings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kiss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiss throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiss's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss is trying to keep Rawlings in close.
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlings is working Kiss over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kiss looking to control.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Kiss is keeping the position.
Rawlings working some strikes from top position.
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.
Kiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kiss gets the takedown into side control.
Rawlings is looking for a sweep.
Rawlings struggling a bit here.
Rawlings gets back to half guard.
Kiss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rawlings defending well though.
Rawlings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiss.
Rawlings striking from half guard on the bottom.
Kiss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rawlings's head.
Rawlings is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Jada Kiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rawlings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings is looking for a kimura here.
Rawlings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kiss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rawlings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiss's head.
Rawlings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rawlings throws a strike but Kiss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiss is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlings has wrist control.
Rawlings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiss is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Kiss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rawlings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiss's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Rawlings.
I think Rawlings has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amanda HugNKiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morkevicius comes to the cage accompanied by "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3. HugNKiss has chosen Like a Virgin as his entrance music. Resetivus Morkevicius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Amanda HugNKiss!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HugNKiss blocks a jab.
HugNKiss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morkevicius closes the distance and clinches up with HugNKiss, looking for a takedown. Morkevicius pushes HugNKiss against the cage but HugNKiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morkevicius fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Resetivus Morkevicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morkevicius tries a head kick but it misses.
Resetivus Morkevicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HugNKiss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morkevicius actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morkevicius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
HugNKiss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morkevicius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
HugNKiss won't allow Morkevicius to sweep him here.
Morkevicius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
HugNKiss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morkevicius pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius prevents HugNKiss from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
HugNKiss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
HugNKiss looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Morkevicius pushes past his half guard into mount!
Morkevicius working HugNKiss over with strikes here.
Morkevicius prevents HugNKiss from getting the reversal.
Morkevicius wants to control the pace but HugNKiss is squirming around nicely.
HugNKiss throwing hammer fists to the chest of Morkevicius. What's that going to do exactly?
HugNKiss is in all sorts of trouble here.
HugNKiss looks gassed!
Morkevicius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius has hold of HugNKiss's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and HugNKiss manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
HugNKiss is trying to escape the mount.
Morkevicius lands a nice shot to the head.
HugNKiss is in a horrible position here. Morkevicius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morkevicius dominating with strikes here.
HugNKiss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morkevicius with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HugNKiss can't escape the position.
Morkevicius with good strikes from the mount here!
Morkevicius looking to control but HugNKiss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
HugNKiss is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. HugNKiss turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Morkevicius off and cradles HugNKiss's limp body as Morkevicius celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Resetivus Morkevicius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Finan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rocha's choice of entrance music: Refuse/Resist by Sepultura. Antonio Rocha will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Finan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rocha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocha slaps away a takedown attempt from Finan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finan fails to land the takedown.
Rocha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finan is out of range and Rocha settles back down.
Rocha throws a leg kick which misses Finan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finan tries to avoid it.
Finan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses.
Rocha misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocha.
Finan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Finan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Tyrone Finan has been cut.
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!
Nice body kick there by Rocha.
Finan is breathing heavily.
Finan checks a leg kick.
Finan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocha stuffs the takedown attempt from Finan. Finan gets slowly back to his feet.
Finan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Finan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocha can pounce on him.
Rocha lands a left and a right that send Finan crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocha thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rocha drops Finan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Finan looks back up at him and smiles so Rocha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Finan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Finan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finan seems to have got his legs back now.
Finan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Finan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rocha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha cracks the inside of Finan's front leg.
A good leg kick by Rocha.
Rocha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finan's calf.
Rocha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rocha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rocha digs a good hook to Finan's body.
Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rocha. No joy for Finan on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocha.
Rocha feints and then cracks Finan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finan down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha misses with a double jab.
Finan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Finan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocha can pounce on him.
Rocha lands a high kick!
Finan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finan shoots in and drives through. Rocha sprawls well.
Finan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rocha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antonio Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.
Rocha throws a leg kick which misses Finan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finan tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocha.
Rocha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Finan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocha can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocha, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocha scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finan blocks the body kick.
Finan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha.
Finan slips a jab and a cross from Rocha.
Finan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rocha tries to sprawl out of it but Finan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rocha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocha tried to score with a low kick but Finan checks it.
Finan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocha but Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rocha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocha wants it to stay on the feet.
Rocha looks to land a combination. Finan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rocha scores with a leg kick.
Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Finan's head.
Finan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocha, right into the meat.
Finan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finan moves into the clinch.
Finan tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocha avoids the damage to the body.
Rocha working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rocha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rocha has had enough of the clinch but Finan keeps him there for the moment.
Rocha can't break the clinch.
Rocha prevents the takedown attempt.
Finan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rocha pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finan looks for a takedown but Rocha sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rocha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Finan's cut.
That's time! Finan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocha did well to prevent Finan getting side control.
Finan stops Rocha from getting back to his feet.
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Finan.
Finan is trying to work for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
Finan is trying to work for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Finan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha has one foot on Finan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rocha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finan's sensitive parts.
Rocha throws a body punch but Finan moves out of range.
Rocha looks to score with a jab to the body but Finan is just out of range.
Finan looks for a takedown but Rocha sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finan.
Rocha lands a nice hook to Finan's body. Finan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocha feints and then cracks Finan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finan down.
Rocha misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocha.
Rocha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rocha duly obliges.
Finan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocha as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Finan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finan takes a step back to recover.
Finan tries to clinch but Rocha moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocha.
Rocha stuffs the takedown attempt from Finan. Finan gets slowly back to his feet.
Finan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocha lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocha.
Tyrone Finan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocha.
Finan has a takedown stuffed.
Rocha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocha throws a leg kick but Finan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Antonio Rocha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocha tries to score with a low kick but Finan moves his leg out of the way.
Rocha tries a low kick but Finan avoids it.
Finan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finan has gone for a leg lock! Rocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finan's guard.
Finan is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rocha escapes and throws Finan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rocha decides to stand back up. Rocha steps back and let's Finan get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Finan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Finan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Finan stops Rocha from getting back to his feet.
Finan trying to pass the guard but Rocha defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rocha is not content to let Finan control the position.
Finan is pressing down on Rocha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocha is holding on for now.
Finan is working for a kimura but Rocha is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finan.
Rocha pushes Finan off looking to stand but Finan dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finan tries to pass to full mount but Rocha defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Finan moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocha is looking to slow Finan down with leg kicks.
Rocha throws a leg kick but Finan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rocha throws out a leg kick but Finan moves out of range and Rocha only half commits.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Finan.
Finan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
Finan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocha prevents Finan from moving into mount.
Finan is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocha pushes Finan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Finan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tyrone Finan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rocha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finan but great work by Rocha.
Rocha decides to stand up, so the ref orders Finan to his feet.
Rocha throws a low kick, looking for Finan's leg but Finan calmly moves out of range.
Rocha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Rocha as Finan shoots in.
Finan fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocha as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Finan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha throws a leg kick which misses Finan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finan tries to avoid it.
Finan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocha lands a head kick!
Rocha throws a hook to the side of Finan's head but Finan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocha pinned against the cage. Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocha.
Rocha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finan rather than just go for the knockout.
Rocha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finan.
Finan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rocha connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha stuffs the takedown.
Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finan's calf.
Rocha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finan backs up against the cage.
Finan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rocha sprawls well initially but Finan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rocha is trying to stand.
Rocha kicks off Finan and gets to his feet.
Finan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocha but Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocha scores with a nice body kick.
Finan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Antonio Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocha has a closed guard, preventing Finan from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finan is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrone Finan.
I think Rocha 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Toshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent's entrance music is Powertrip. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Dent!
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, Dell Toshiba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dent connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dell Toshiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiba misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Toshiba.
Toshiba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dent.
Toshiba avoids a kick to the body.
Toshiba misses with a two punch combination.
Dent tries to clinch up but Toshiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Toshiba throws a shot from downtown. Dent moves away and avoids it.
Toshiba misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toshiba looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Toshiba avoids the body shot from Dent.
Dent lands a brutal head kick. Toshiba looks out on his feet and Dent throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Curtis Dent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Chapel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapel comes to the cage accompanied by Madsen - Nitro. Greg has chosen Love Games as his entrance music. Trent Chapel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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198 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Chapel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Old Greg!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greg looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapel is just out of range.
Greg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chapel is looking to improve his position.
Greg trying to control the action but Chapel is working from the bottom.
Chapel tries to roll over but Greg keeps him under control.
Chapel is not content to let Greg control the position.
Chapel is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapel wants to improve his position but Greg is controlling well.
Greg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chapel defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greg throws a body punch but Chapel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greg.
Chapel blocks a head kick by Greg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapel closes the distance and pushes Greg back into the cage.
Chapel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chapel tries to work over Greg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chapel tries to work over Greg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greg gets control of Chapel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Greg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chapel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greg is keeping the position for now.
Greg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chapel's guard.
Chapel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greg trying to control but Chapel is working from the bottom.
Chapel wants to sweep here but Greg controlling him for the moment.
Greg trying to control but Chapel is working from the bottom.
Greg throws a big right hand that misses.
Gregis looking to pass into half guard but Chapel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chapel is in guard.
Chapel tries to free his leg and advance position but Greg is retaining full guard.
Chapel stops Greg from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greg misses with an uppercut.
Chapel is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greg counters with a leg kick.
Chapel throws a leg kick but Greg moved away.
Trent Chapel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chapel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horrible takedown by Greg or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapel which made him look bad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chapel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chapel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapel stops a takedown attempt from Greg.
Trent Chapel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Greg.
Chapel stalling the fight.
Greg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chapel smiles and moves away.
Greg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chapel.
Chapel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greg misses with a takedown
and Chapel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greg has his takedown stuffed
and Chapel counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Chapel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greg swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapel.
Chapel tries to clinch but Greg moves out of range.
Chapel wants to clinch up but Greg keeps it at a distance.
Chapel shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greg misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapel tries for a takedown but Greg circles away easily
and Greg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Chapel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greg moves out of range of the body kick from Chapel.
Chapel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Greg counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel clinches with his opponent.
Chapel misses with a punch to the body.
Chapel cracks Greg with a nice body shot.
Chapel has Greg pushed against the cage.
Chapel misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapel. Greg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapel doesn't manage to clinch there - Greg circles away.
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.
Greg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chapel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greg is one step ahead there.
Chapel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greg!
Greg is looking to get to half guard.
Greg regains half guard.
Chapel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greg sees it coming and defends easily.
Greg is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chapel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Greg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chapel trying to control the position from guard on top but Greg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greg 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chapel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chapel prevents Greg from getting back to his feet.
Chapel wants to control from the top but Greg keeps moving.
Chapel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Greg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chapel tries to free his leg and advance position but Greg is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greg gets the takedown into side control.
Greg lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Greg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chapel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chapel motions for Greg to come forward. Chapel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chapel closes the distance but Greg moves to the side
and Greg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chapel misses with a head kick.
Chapel throws a chopping leg kick but Greg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greg fails to land the takedown.
Chapel has his takedown stuffed
and Greg counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Greg checks a leg kick.
Chapel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chapel is looking to clinch.
Chapel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chapel misses with a head kick.
Greg misses with a wild body shot.
Chapel fails with the takedown
and Greg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chapel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greg goes for a takedown attempt but Chapel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chapel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Greg counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Trent Chapel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Greg.
Chapel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chapel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greg.
Chapel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapel pinned against the cage. Chapel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chapel tries to land a leg kick but Greg saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Greg counters with a left to the body.
Greg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chapel rather than just go for the knockout.
Chapel gets a clinch.
Chapel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chapel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chapel throws a punch but it's blocked by Greg.
Chapel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greg's elbow.
Greg being controlled against the cage.
Chapel is trying to trip Greg. He has hold of a leg but Greg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chapel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chapel drops back looking for a leg! Greg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greg manages to kick Chapel off! Chapel jumps back into Greg's guard.
Chapel won't allow Greg to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greg is looking for a triangle but Chapel pushes his legs off easily.
Greg keeping moving, preventing Chapel from controlling successfully.
Chapel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greg is looking to stand up but Chapel isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chapel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Chapel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chapel 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Chapel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Deliz (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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21
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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21
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kai Deliz!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage wants to clinch.
Savage tries to keep at a distance but Deliz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deliz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deliz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage tries to work over Deliz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deliz pulls guard.
Deliz wants to sweep but no luck.
Deliz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Savage clinches but Deliz breaks the clinch
and Deliz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deliz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deliz wants to stall.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Deliz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliz avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage tries to clinch but Deliz moves away
and Deliz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deliz.
Savage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Savage stands and steps away. Deliz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Savage motions for Deliz to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Deliz counters by clinching up.
Deliz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Deliz.
Savage stalling.
Deliz manages to break the clinch.
Savage looks to clinch
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Deliz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage gets through Deliz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage wants to clinch but Deliz slips to the side
and Deliz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Deliz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deliz.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deliz is defending well for now.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deliz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savage pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deliz is aware though and is defending well.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Deliz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deliz advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deliz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Deliz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deliz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savage tries to bench press Deliz off him but Deliz keeps the position.
Savage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deliz is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Savage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deliz stops Savage from standing up.
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.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deliz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deliz wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Deliz tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deliz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage tries to clinch but Deliz moves away
and Deliz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savage tries to clinch but Deliz moves away
and Deliz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Deliz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savage clinches but Deliz breaks the clinch
and Deliz counters with a nice uppercut.
Deliz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dave Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Deliz counters with a good, hard body kick but Savage shrugs it off.
Deliz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deliz stuffs the takedown.
Savage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deliz moves into the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deliz blocks an elbow strike.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deliz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deliz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Deliz.
Deliz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
Deliz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Deliz is having none of it.
Savage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deliz defends well.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Deliz defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Deliz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Savage, up you get!
Deliz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deliz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savage.
Deliz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage tries to work over Deliz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage effectively controlling the action here.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Deliz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deliz tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Deliz drops back down to his feet.
Deliz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage darts in trying to clinch
and Deliz counters with a straight right hand.
Savage tries to clinch
and Deliz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deliz shoots in but no luck this time.
Dave Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Deliz.
Savage wants to clinch
and Deliz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deliz.
Deliz drags the fight down to the ground.
Savage wanted to stand there but Deliz had control of the position.
Savage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deliz, up you get!
Savage looks to clinch
and Deliz counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage can't get the takedown.
Deliz working hard to break the clinch.
Savage lands an elbow just above Deliz 's eye.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kai Deliz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Deliz.
Savage wants to clinch
and Deliz counters by clinching up.
Deliz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Deliz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deliz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deliz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is looking to sinch up a triangle. Deliz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Savage's body to avoid the submission. Savage has instead reached around Deliz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Savage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Savage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett McConomy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (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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265 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett McConomy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConomy is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McConomy tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
McConomy keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but McConomy has him pressed against the cage.
McConomy tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
McConomy connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Raul Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConomy backwards.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConomy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but McConomy won't allow it.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling the position.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by McConomy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConomy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
McConomy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling him.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling him.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McConomy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McConomy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett McConomy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConomy keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to break free but McConomy pushes him back against the cage.
McConomy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
McConomy rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but McConomy won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
McConomy keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez tries to break free but McConomy pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has McConomy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McConomy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McConomy lands a nice knee to the body.
McConomy tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
McConomy jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with McConomy around his waist. McConomy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling the position.
McConomy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
McConomy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConomy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McConomy tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
McConomy scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez darts in and clinches McConomy up against the cage.
McConomy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
McConomy pulls guard successfully.
McConomy wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConomy is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConomy is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
McConomy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett McConomy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Sanchez's cut.
That's time! McConomy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McConomy tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McConomy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConomy wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
McConomy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
McConomy tries to clinch up.
McConomy has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
McConomy jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with McConomy around his waist. McConomy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConomy tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually McConomy drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to break free but McConomy pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McConomy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McConomy wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConomy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but McConomy is controlling him.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but McConomy won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to break free but McConomy pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez wants to break free but McConomy has control.
McConomy trying to stall but Sanchez improves his position.
McConomy successfully pulls guard.
McConomy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
McConomy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConomy is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConomy is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez decides to stand up, so the ref orders McConomy to his feet.
Raul Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but McConomy keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConomy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConomy wants to clinch.
Sanchez wants to clinch but McConomy slips to the side
and McConomy counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
McConomy moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConomy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConomy wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConomy tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
McConomy needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
McConomy wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConomy wants to clinch.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConomy ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes McConomy back into the cage.
Come on McConomy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanchez wants to break free but McConomy has control.
Sanchez wants to break free but McConomy has control.
McConomy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett McConomy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but McConomy keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raul Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raul Sanchez'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McConomy moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
McConomy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but McConomy moved out of range.
McConomy slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
McConomy wants to clinch.
McConomy moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by McConomy.
McConomy knocks Sanchez to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Sanchez is rocked!
That has opened up Raul Sanchez's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConomy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sanchez is trying to escape and McConomy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sanchez is forced to tap! Nice work there by McConomy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett McConomy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artum Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericssonl comes to the cage accompanied by The Beserker Rage. 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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265 lbs
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245 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Ericssonl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artum Ruska!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericssonl blocks a head kick by Ruska.
Ericssonl moves out of range of the body kick.
Ericssonl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruska.
Ericssonl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruska's head backwards.
It looks like Artum Ruska has been cut.
Ericssonl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruska manages to avoid it.
Ericssonl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruska.
Ericssonl avoids the head kick by Ruska.
Ericssonl walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruska.
Ruska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ericssonl swivels and escapes.
Leif Ericssonl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artum Ruska.
Ruska throws a head kick that misses.
Ruska throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruska has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericssonl is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruska has double underhooks.
Ericssonl is trying to force a seperation but Ruska has the dominant position.
Ruska misses with the head strike.
Ericssonl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ericssonl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ericssonl lands a jab to the head.
Ruska tries to clinch but Ericssonl moves out of range.
Ruska throws a leg kick but Ericssonl sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ericssonl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ericssonl misses with a hook.
Ericssonl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska dives in and grabs Ericssonl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ericssonl pushes down on Ruska's head and hops out.
Ericssonl lands a nice shot that snaps Ruska's head back.
Ruska looks gassed!
Ruska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Ruska.
Ericssonl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruska at a distance.
Ericssonl sends Ruska crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ericssonl is motioning to the referee to let Ruska up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ruska is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ericssonl.
Ericssonl lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ruska off his feet! Ruska tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Ericssonl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Offenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reefer comes to the cage accompanied by smoke 2 joints. Offenhard has chosen Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Reefer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dick Offenhard!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer tried to score with a low kick but Offenhard checks it.
Reefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Offenhard wants to land a leg kick but Reefer is out of range.
Offenhard checks a low kick from Reefer.
Offenhard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Offenhard is looking to clinch but Reefer is avoiding it.
Reefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Offenhard circles away quickly and effectively.
Reefer connects with a body shot.
Reefer works over Offenhard's head and body with a nice combination.
Offenhard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Reefer misses.
Reefer misses with a body shot.
Offenhard slips a jab and a cross from Reefer.
Offenhard moves in looking to clinch but Reefer pushes him off.
Offenhard wants to clinch up but Reefer keeps it at a distance.
Reefer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard is trying to improve his position.
Offenhard dodges the ground and pound from Reefer.
Reefer working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offenhard pushes Reefer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reefer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reefer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Offenhard tries to improve position but can't.
Reefer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reefer is working Offenhard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Reefer throws a strike aimed at the side of Offenhard's head but Offenhard avoids it well.
Offenhard is trying to get back to half guard.
Offenhard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Offenhard trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reefer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reefer trying to control the action but Offenhard is working from the bottom.
Offenhard tries to kick Reefer off but Reefer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reefer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Offenhard's head.
Reefer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offenhard defending well though.
Offenhard kicks Reefer off and gets back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Offenhard, right into the meat.
Reefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Offenhard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Offenhard drives through and clinches with Reefer against the cage.
Offenhard crunches a lovely knee into Reefer's ribcage.
Offenhard working Reefer over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kid Reefer has been cut.
Offenhard lands a damaging elbow.
Offenhard looking to throw knees to the head but Reefer is blocking nicely.
Offenhard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reefer looking to stall.
Offenhard lands a good knee to the midsection. Reefer won't want to take too many of those.
Reefer is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Offenhard.
Reefer is breathing heavily.
Offenhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Offenhard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Reefer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Offenhard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
Reefer tries for a takedown but Offenhard manages to get underhooks.
Offenhard lands a knee to the body.
Offenhard slows down the pace here.
Offenhard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Offenhard lands a nice elbow.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Offenhard scores a nice knee to the body.
Offenhard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reefer's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Offenhard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offenhard lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Offenhard.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Offenhard - that landed with a thud.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head.
Offenhard lands a good knee to the midsection. Reefer won't want to take too many of those.
Offenhard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kid Reefer's cut is getting worse.
Offenhard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reefer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Offenhard working Reefer over with knees to the body.
Offenhard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reefer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Offenhard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offenhard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reefer's face.
Offenhard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Offenhard.
Offenhard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Offenhard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Offenhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Reefer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Offenhard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reefer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Offenhard blocks it with crossed arms.
Reefer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Offenhard backwards.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Reefer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Offenhard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reefer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Offenhard.
Offenhard lands an elbow inside that Reefer shrugs off.
Offenhard blocks an elbow strike from Reefer.
A frustrated look appears on Reefer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reefer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reefer misses with a knee to the head.
Offenhard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kid Reefer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reefer tries to break the clinch but Offenhard is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Offenhard.
Reefer is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kid Reefer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Offenhard!
Dick Offenhard is the new light heavyweight champion!
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