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APF 16 - Apocalypse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubbi Morthens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebediah Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh has chosen Quake as his entrance music. Bubbi Morthens has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubbi Morthens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jebediah Obeh!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morthens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obeh digs a good hook to Morthens's body.
Morthens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obeh swivels and escapes.
Morthens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obeh swivels and escapes.
Morthens shoots in and drives through. Obeh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubbi Morthens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obeh lands a nice hook to Morthens's body. Morthens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obeh lands a really nice looking cross but Morthens seems unphased.
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!
Obeh punishes Morthens's body with a nice straight punch.
Morthens is breathing heavily.
Morthens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bubbi Morthens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obeh connects with a nice cross there... Morthens is looking wobbly and Obeh recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Morthens to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Obeh jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jebediah Obeh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Wheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolae Haidual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolae Haidual!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheldon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haidual is fending him off so far but Wheldon persists. Nope, Haidual circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicolae Haidual seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheldon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haidual sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wheldon somewhat.
Wheldon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haidual's half guard.
Haidual has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wheldon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wheldon!
Haidual struggling a bit here.
Haidual tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wheldon working away.
Wheldon moves into full mount!
Wheldon wants to control the pace but Haidual is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheldon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Wheldon.
Wheldon with shots to the head and body - Haidual looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheldon lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haidual is trying desperately to improve position.
Haidual is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wheldon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wheldon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Haidual has worked his arm free - good work by Haidual!
Haidual wants to control but Wheldon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haidual sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haidual regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wheldon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wheldon wants to get up but he can't break Haidual's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wheldon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haidual wants to sweep here but Wheldon controlling him for the moment.
Haidual not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haidual is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wheldon is controlling him.
Wheldon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Haidual is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Haidual has escaped and now he's on top!
Wheldon is breathing heavily.
Haidual trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon has his hands on Haidual's head, controlling the position.
Haidual avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haidual trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haidual gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Wheldon.
Wheldon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haidual, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haidual has picked Wheldon up - he's going for a ride! Haidual dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Haidual is trying to control. Wheldon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wheldon trying to control here.
Haidual throwing shots but Wheldon is blocking nicely.
Wheldon gets full guard.
Wheldon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Haidual. No joy for Wheldon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Wheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haidual throws a lazy head kick
and Wheldon counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haidual is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wheldon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haidual lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Haidual closes the distance but Wheldon moves to the side
and Wheldon counters with a head kick. That will keep Haidual thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Haidual misses with a takedown
and Wheldon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haidual is working for takedown but Wheldon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haidual gets underhooks to prevent Wheldon's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Haidual.
Haidual lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wheldon manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haidual with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wheldon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kevin Wheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolae Haidual.
Haidual is breathing heavily.
Haidual taking some punishment here, with Wheldon in his half guard.
Wheldon prevents Haidual from standing back up.
Wheldon trying to mount his opponent but Haidual defends it.
Haidual is trying to maintain the position but Wheldon is very close to passing his half guard.
Haidual is not content to let Wheldon control the position.
Wheldon trying to mount his opponent but Haidual defends it.
Haidual is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wheldon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wheldon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haidual drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wheldon is not content to let Haidual control the position.
You can see the frustration on Wheldon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haidual throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haidual's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Haidual prevents Wheldon from improving his position.
Wheldon won't allow Haidual to pass to mount.
Kevin Wheldon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haidual prevents Wheldon from improving his position.
Wheldon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haidual's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haidual's back!
Haidual avoids the strikes from Wheldon.
Wheldon doesn't have the hooks in and Haidual manages to turn into his guard.
Haidual trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wheldon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Haidual has Wheldon pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon pulls guard successfully.
Wheldon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Haidual trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haidual postures up.
Haidual lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haidual trying to control but Wheldon is working from the bottom.
Haidual controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haidual drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haidual jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wheldon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wheldon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haidual defends it nicely.
Haidual shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheldon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haidual is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Haidual misses with a takedown attempt
and Wheldon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haidual tries for a takedown but Wheldon manages to get underhooks.
Kevin Wheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolae Haidual.
Wheldon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haidual misses with a low kick as Wheldon jumps back.
Haidual falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wheldon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haidual's guard now.
Wheldon is pushing down on Haidual's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haidual is fighting to maintain full guard but Wheldon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheldon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haidual is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wheldon wants to take a breather but Haidual is having none of it.
Wheldon is just content to waste time from the top position. Haidual takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haidual has Wheldon pulled in close to control his posture.
Wheldon postures up and lands a big shot to Haidual's brow.
Haidual keeping full guard, as Wheldon tries to pass.
Haidual looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haidual looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheldon is one step ahead there.
Haidual is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wheldon trying to control but Haidual is working from the bottom.
Haidual looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haidual tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wheldon counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon has Haidual pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haidual manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haidual manages to pull guard.
Haidual controls Wheldon momentarily but Wheldon frees himself.
Haidual keeping full guard, as Wheldon tries to pass.
Haidual is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wheldon blocks a body shot from Haidual.
Haidual working hard to break the clinch.
Haidual is trying to drag Wheldon to the mat but Wheldon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wheldon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haidual pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wheldon is out of range and Haidual settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Wheldon or perhaps it was just good defense by Haidual which made him look bad.
A swing and a miss from Haidual.
Haidual gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wheldon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wheldon wants to take a breather but Haidual is having none of it.
Haidual trying to control but Wheldon postures up.
Wheldon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wheldon prevents Haidual from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Wheldon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wheldon 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Wheldon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Figueroa's choice of entrance music: Bring It Back Remix by Jae Millz feat. Fabolous , Jadakiss and Lil' Wayne. 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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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, Cory Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa misses with a double jab.
Allen tries for a takedown but Figueroa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Figueroa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Figueroa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Allen was covering up waiting for the punch and Figueroa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Figueroa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Allen's guard.
Allen trying to control the position here.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allen has his foot on Figueroa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueroa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Figueroa's guard.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Figueroa is retaining full guard.
Figueroa is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Figueroa is retaining full guard.
Figueroa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Figueroa wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Allen avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
Figueroa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Figueroa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Figueroa is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa working a defensive guard here.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Allen thumps Figueroa with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a series of punches but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa shoots and misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen connects with a right hand. Figueroa shakes it off.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Figueroa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Figueroa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully.
Allen pulls Figueroa in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully.
Allen is looking to stand up but Figueroa isn't so interested in that idea.
Figueroa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Allen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Figueroa counters with a left to the body.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Figueroa shoots and misses
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cory Allen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Figueroa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Figueroa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Figueroa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Cory Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Allen throws a leg kick but Figueroa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen throws a front kick aimed at Figueroa's knee but Figueroa avoids it well.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figueroa.
Cory Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Allen.
It looks like Marco Figueroa has been cut.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.
Allen thuds his right hand into Figueroa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Allen duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allen.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Figueroa walks into a jab.
Allen connects with a crisp jab.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen misses with a kick to the body
and Figueroa counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueroa checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Figueroa's guard.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen forces his way into half guard.
Allen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Figueroa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Figueroa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen blocks the strikes from Figueroa.
Allen is trying to work for a kimura but Figueroa is defending well.
Figueroa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.
Allen wants to stand but Figueroa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Figueroa is trying to stand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Allen thuds a left hand into Figueroa's body.
Figueroa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen works Figueroa's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figueroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Figueroa blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Figueroa.
Figueroa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Figueroa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Figueroa struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figueroa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Figueroa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Figueroa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Figueroa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cory Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueroa moves away.
Figueroa tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Figueroa tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen throws a series of strikes that have Figueroa backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Figueroa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Figueroa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Allen tries to bum rush Figueroa with a series of wild strikes but Figueroa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Allen throws a one two combo.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen scores with a jab. Figueroa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allen throws a leg kick but Figueroa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Figueroa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Figueroa down.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Figueroa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Cory Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Figueroa.
Allen misses with a double jab.
Figueroa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Figueroa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Figueroa fails with the takedown
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen scores with the left hand. Figueroa knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Figueroa checks the leg kick.
Figueroa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Figueroa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen works over Figueroa's head and body with a nice combination.
Allen misses with a low kick as Figueroa jumps back.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figueroa can do to turn this around?
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen scores a takedown into full mount!
Figueroa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figueroa wants to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Figueroa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Will Allen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Allen keeps control of the position as Figueroa tries to break free.
Allen looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen is not going to allow Figueroa to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Allen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Morgan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Morgan!
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, Michael Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belanger tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belanger to the ground. Belanger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belanger stuffs the takedown.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belanger circles away.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belanger as he jumps to the side.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belanger.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Belanger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belanger's waist but Belanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Belanger lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Belanger as Morgan shoots in.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Belanger circles away.
Belanger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belanger 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belanger thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Belanger.
Belanger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Belanger which made him look bad.
Belanger cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belanger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belanger lands a slapping body shot.
Belanger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgan fails with the takedown.
Belanger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Morgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belanger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan tries to clinch up but Belanger circles away and keeps his distance.
Belanger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belanger leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belanger works the jab nicely.
A jab from Belanger finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Belanger.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belanger is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Belanger circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in but Belanger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belanger scores with a hook.
Belanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belanger lands with a nice body punch.
Belanger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belanger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Belanger there.
Belanger throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belanger as he jumps to the side.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belanger cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
Belanger looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belanger, as that shot connected.
Belanger cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belanger throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belanger!
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Belanger because Morgan loaded up on that one.
Morgan unloads with some shots from mount but Belanger bucks and avoids them well.
Belanger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belanger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Belanger 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.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belanger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belanger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Belanger throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morgan prevents Belanger from improving his position.
Belanger wants to get back to his feet.
Belanger is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belanger!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belanger is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Morgan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Belanger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Belanger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morgan in side control, throwing shots but Belanger defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belanger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morgan misses with the ground and pound.
Morgan in side control, throwing shots but Belanger defends.
Morgan working the ground and pound.
Morgan working away.
Belanger is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belanger scores with a hook.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belanger misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Belanger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belanger.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belanger as he jumps to the side.
Belanger lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Belanger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Michael Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belanger stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Belanger.
Jab by Belanger.
Belanger fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belanger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belanger defends it nicely.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belanger sprawls well. Belanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well.
Belanger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belanger lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Belanger misses with a hook.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belanger sprawls well. Belanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Belanger leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Belanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Belanger cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Belanger, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Belanger against the cage but Belanger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belanger scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking cross lands there for Belanger.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belanger as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belanger jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belanger pinned against the cage. Belanger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belanger throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger scores with a nice head shot.
Belanger scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belanger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Belanger as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Belanger lands.
Belanger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belanger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belanger lands with a right hand.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belanger pinned against the cage. Belanger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Belanger sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Belanger.
A left and a right from Belanger both land. Nice combination.
Belanger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Belanger wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belanger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belanger keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Belanger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to control but Belanger is working from the bottom.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belanger finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
Belanger throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
Belanger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Belanger pushes him off.
Michael Belanger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belanger stuffs the takedown.
Belanger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morgan shoots in but Belanger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belanger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evan Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morgan shoots in but Belanger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belanger throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Belanger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belanger sprawls well. Belanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Belanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belanger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Belanger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malfoy throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice combo by Knox! Oh, that's hurt him - Malfoy falls to the canvas and Knox follows him into side control.
Malfoy is rocked!
It looks like Duke Malfoy has been cut.
The crowd goes nuts as Knox knocks Malfoy out cold with a massive hammerfist! Knox Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Knox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Sipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Deolore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sipowicz's entrance music is Opeth - Deliverance. 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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21
166 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Sipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Deolore!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Deolore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deolore leaves Sipowicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deolore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sipowicz lands a with a good body shot.
Deolore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sipowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deolore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deolore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sipowicz.
Sipowicz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sipowicz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Deolore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deolore wants to control but Sipowicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sipowicz trying to pass the guard but Deolore defending well.
Sipowicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sipowicz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deolore!
Sipowicz breaks from Deolore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deolore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sipowicz avoids the attempt from Deolore to control.
The referee warns Deolore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sipowicz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deolore hang on?
Deolore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sipowicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sipowicz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Deolore goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sipowicz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gegard Sipowicz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Besslyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Besslyy comes to the cage accompanied by Chuck Up The Duece. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morgan Besslyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Wright!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Besslyy lands with an overhand left.
Besslyy throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Besslyy.
Wright lands a jab to Besslyy's midsection.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Besslyy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Besslyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Besslyy throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Besslyy connects with a nice looking jab.
Besslyy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wright thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wright working for a guillotine from mount but Besslyy is in no mood to give up.
Wright unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scoring with strikes but Besslyy is staying in there.
Wright looking to control but Besslyy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Besslyy is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wright working Besslyy over with strikes here.
Wright lands a big shot there that rocks Besslyy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wright throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright working Besslyy over with strikes here.
Wright is looking to work his way around to Besslyy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wright scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Besslyy?
Wright working Besslyy over with strikes here.
Wright scoring with strikes but Besslyy is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Besslyy is trying to escape the mount.
Wright throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Besslyy has his hands clasped together but Wright breaks the hold and Besslyy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Wright!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukus Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas has chosen Drowning Pool's Bodies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, John Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukus Haas!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Harrison. No joy for Haas on that attempt.
Haas avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Lukus Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrison is fending him off so far but Haas persists. Nope, Harrison circles away and we're back to standing.
Haas fails with a takedown attempt.
John Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukus Haas.
Haas dives in and grabs Harrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes down on Haas's head and hops out.
Haas shoots in for a takedown but Harrison shows good takedown defense.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Haas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrison defends it nicely.
Harrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haas.
Haas looks gassed!
Harrison misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Harrison misses.
Haas shoots for a takedown but Harrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haas moves away from the strike by Harrison.
Harrison shoots in and bounces Haas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harrison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harrison pushes down on Haas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harrison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haas won't allow Harrison to pass to mount.
Harrison works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harrison controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Harrison controlling the pace for now.
Harrison looking to finish Haas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haas!
Harrison controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is working for a guillotine from mount but Haas frees his head quite easily.
Harrison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harrison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harrison lands a heavy elbow.
Harrison controlling from the full mount.
Haas flails away from the bottom, looking to strike but he's give an arm to his opponent... uh oh. Harrison wraps up the arm in an instant and pivots for an armbar! Tap or snap time - Haas decides to tap! Lovely submission by Harrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Harrison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower has chosen Triple H Theme Song 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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190 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Jaeger!
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, Dave Bower!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower misses with a double jab.
Bower misses with a straight right.
A jab from Bower misses.
Bower scores with a jab.
Bower blocks a head kick by Jaeger.
Bower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaeger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bower misses with the combination.
Bower throws a right hand that Jaeger ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaeger also avoids with ease.
Jaeger lands a high kick!
A jab from Bower misses.
Jaeger defending well as Bower loads up on a big left hand.
Jaeger shoots in looking for a takedown. Bower tries to sprawl out of it but Jaeger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaeger keeps Bower at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bower.
Jaeger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bower.
Jaeger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Bower does no damage.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Bower misses.
Jaeger blocks a jab.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Bower misses
and Jaeger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bower misses with a looping left.
Dave Bower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaeger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaeger landing knees to the body.
Bower looks gassed!
Jaeger lands a takedown into guard.
Jaeger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaeger pushing down on Bower's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jaeger trying to pass the guard but Bower defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower punching from the bottom.
Bower on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jaeger working the head and body with strikes.
Jaeger is looking for a kimura but Bower is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jaeger to get the leverage.
Jaeger controlling the pace.
Jaeger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bower is in trouble now - Jaeger has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bower tries to reverse the position but Jaeger maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaeger gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The fighters circling - Bower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bower might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower throws a combination that misses
and Jaeger counters by clinching up.
Bower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaeger tries to pull guard but Bower holds him up against the cage and eventually Jaeger drops back down to his feet.
Jaeger lands an elbow inside that Bower shrugs off.
Jaeger working Bower over with knees to the body.
Jaeger looking to stall.
Bower wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaeger won't allow it.
Jaeger stalling in the clinch.
Jaeger landing knees to the head.
Jaeger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bower missing with a left hand there. Jaeger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bower.
A lazy body kick from Bower
and Jaeger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaeger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaeger lands with an uppercut that bounces Bower off the cage and back into rage.
Jaeger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bower is fending him off so far but Jaeger persists. Nope, Bower circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Jaeger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaeger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaeger counters with a head kick. That will keep Bower thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bower avoids the head kick by Jaeger.
Bower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaeger counters with a big head kick but Bower shrugs it off.
Bower looks to land a right hand but Jaeger moved out of range.
Bower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaeger moves into the clinch.
Jaeger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bower stops a takedown attempt from Jaeger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bower tries to break free but Jaeger pushes him back against the cage.
Jaeger connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jaeger.
Bower tries to break free but Jaeger pushes him back against the cage.
Jaeger is trying to drag Bower to the mat but Bower just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaeger manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Jaeger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses.
Bower takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bower throws out a loose jab but Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaeger tries a head kick but it misses.
Bower waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jaeger.
Jaeger drops his hands momentarily and Bower takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaeger.
Bower throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dave Bower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaeger circles away quickly and effectively.
Bower throws a shot from downtown. Jaeger moves away and avoids it.
Jaeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bower is breathing heavily.
Jaeger defending well as Bower loads up on a big left hand.
Bower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaeger counters with a head kick.
Bower takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger looks for a takedown but Bower sprawls well.
Bower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bower throws a hook but Jaeger avoids it easily.
Jaeger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaeger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bower throws out the jab.
Bower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bower misses with a hook.
Jaeger lands a head kick. Bower smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaeger lands a high kick!
Bower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jaeger to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaeger lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger throws a head kick that Bower semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaeger counters with a nice leg kick.
Jaeger misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaeger lands a head kick!
A left and a right from Jaeger both land. Nice combination.
Jaeger misses with a head kick.
Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bower misses with a hook. Jaeger ducked under it nicely.
Travis Jaeger is winning the standup battle so far.
Bower misses with a combination
and Jaeger counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger delivers a nice body kick.
Jaeger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaeger scores with a head kick.
Bower avoids the head kick by Jaeger.
Bower tries to keep at a distance but Jaeger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaeger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jaeger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaeger counters with a head kick. That will keep Bower thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jaeger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaeger connects with a knee to the head.
Bower tries to circle away but Jaeger has him pinned against the cage.
Jaeger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower looks to land a left hand but Jaeger moved out of range nicely.
Jaeger closes the distance and clinches.
Jaeger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaeger ducks under a wild hook from Bower.
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Jaeger ducks under a wild hook from Bower.
Jaeger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick and Bower moves out of range easily.
Jaeger lands a head kick. Bower smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaeger ducks under a wild hook from Bower.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bower misses with a double jab
and Jaeger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Jaeger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bower throws a combination that misses
and Jaeger counters with a nice body kick.
Jaeger clinches up with Bower and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaeger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bower smiles and moves away.
Jaeger defending well as Bower loads up on a big left hand.
Bower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaeger counters with a head kick. That will keep Bower thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Bower misses the target.
Bower misses with a looping right.
Jaeger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bower, pushing him back against the cage.
Bower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaeger lands a knee to the head.
Jaeger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaeger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaeger crunches a lovely knee into Bower's ribcage.
Jaeger manages to break the clinch.
Bower looks to land a right hand but Jaeger moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bower's waist but Bower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaeger off to one side.
Jaeger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jaeger defending well as Bower loads up on a big left hand.
Jaeger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bower's head.
Bower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaeger counters by clinching up.
Jaeger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaeger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jaeger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaeger.
Bower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaeger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bower looks to throw the jab but Jaeger is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jaeger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bower's head.
Jaeger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jaeger.
Bower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaeger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaeger. Bower shrugs it off though.
Travis Jaeger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bower takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bower takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Bower throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaeger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaeger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Jaeger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bower throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaeger.
Bower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaeger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower throws the left hand but Jaeger avoids the punch easily.
Jaeger clinches up with Bower and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaeger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Jaeger.
Bower tries to break free but Jaeger pushes him back against the cage.
Jaeger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaeger lands a head kick. Bower smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bower throws a series of punches but Jaeger moves out of range.
Jaeger darts in and clinches Bower up against the cage.
Bower is trying to break free.
Jaeger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bower misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Jaeger.
A head kick from Jaeger lands but Bower takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Bower misses
and Jaeger counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger cracks the inside of Bower's front leg.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaeger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaeger lands an elbow inside that Bower shrugs off.
Jaeger lands a knee to the body.
Jaeger lands a nice elbow.
Jaeger connects with a knee to the head.
Bower is trying to break free.
Bower tries to circle away but Jaeger has him pinned against the cage.
Jaeger scores with a knee to the head.
Dave Bower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaeger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaeger rushes Bower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bower letting Jaeger take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaeger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bower is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaeger has double underhooks.
Travis Jaeger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaeger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaeger lands a good knee to the midsection. Bower won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Jaeger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaeger 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 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Jaeger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack has chosen Ain't no Rest for the Wicked 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vatali.
Mack misses with a leg kick
and Vatali counters with a body kick.
Johnny Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack tries to land a front kick but Vatali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mack misses with a few strikes there.
Mack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vatali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Vatali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatali is working Mack over against the cage.
Vatali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Johnny Mack has been cut.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack tries to break free but Vatali pushes him back against the cage.
Vatali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mack working hard to break the clinch.
Vatali lands a body punch.
Mack looks gassed!
Vatali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
Vatali lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Vatali.
Vatali has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vatali is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mack. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vatali.
Mack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Vatali lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mack hold on?!
Mack tries to break free.
Vatali struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mack looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mack covers up after that shot from Vatali.
Vatali struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vatali scores with punches and elbows.
Mack trying to control the hands but Vatali breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vatali is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mack up.
Vatali controlling well, preventing Mack from escaping the position.
Mack looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mack wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
Vatali lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vatali.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mack can't escape the position.
Vatali tries to keep control of the position but Mack is staying busy.
Mack is covering up but some of the strikes from Vatali are getting through and doing damage.
Mack controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mack covers up after that shot from Vatali.
Vatali controlling well, preventing Mack from escaping the position.
Vatali lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mack.
Vatali gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatali controlling well, preventing Mack from escaping the position.
Vatali landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vatali scoring with strikes but Mack is staying in there.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vatali lands a heavy elbow.
Vatali avoids the attempt from Mack to control.
Vatali landing shots from mount.
Mack is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vatali dominating with strikes here.
Vatali prevents Mack from getting the reversal.
Vatali lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vatali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mack hang on?
Vatali lands a big elbow.
Vatali looking to finish Mack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mack!
Mack is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatali raining down shots from the mount!
Mack is still in real trouble! Can Vatali finish him?
Mack is trying desperately to improve position.
Vatali has hold of Mack's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mack manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mack seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatali looking for a guillotine from mount but Mack is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Mack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vatali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vatali lands in his opponent's guard.
Vatali thows a big elbow that misses.
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vatali lands a couple of digs.
Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vatali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vatali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vatali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vatali defends well.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Vatali wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali forces his way into half guard.
Vatali 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.
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Vatali content to control rather than advance.
Vatali trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
Vatali is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mack is not content to let Vatali control the position.
Vatali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vatali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
Vatali winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vatali slips a nice elbow through Mack's hands, connecting with Mack's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Vatali has control of the leg.
Vatali wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Joe Vatali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vatali lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vatali uses his free foot to push down on Mack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mack.
Vatali prevents Mack from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Vatali.
Vatali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vatali breaks from Mack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Vatali.
Mack is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vatali breaks from Mack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mack is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mack is in a horrible position here. Vatali smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mack taking shots to the head.
Vatali fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mack is looking to improve his position but Vatali isn't that keen on the idea.
Vatali connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Mack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vatali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mack?
Vatali is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mack can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vatali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mack tries to kick Vatali off but Vatali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vatali passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack wants to control but Vatali is having none of it.
Vatali prevents Mack from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Mack's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vatali feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vatali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vatali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vatali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatali slips nicely into half guard.
Mack wants to control but Vatali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vatali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vatali wants to pass the guard but Mack is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vatali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mack gets full guard.
Mack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vatali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vatali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vatali throwing strikes from guard but Mack blocks nicely.
Vatali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vatali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vatali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vatali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vatali is aware though and is defending well.
Vatali is working Mack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vatali with a nice head shot there.
Vatali landing with the ground and pound.
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali drops back looking for a leg! Mack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mack manages to kick Vatali off! Vatali jumps back into Mack's guard.
Vatali distracts Mack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vatali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vatali moves into the clinch.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
Vatali has Mack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mack prevents the takedown attempt.
Mack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Mack.
Mack has had enough of the clinch but Vatali keeps him there for the moment.
Mack scores with a hook to the body.
Mack manages to break the clinch.
Mack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mack misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands a nice looking body kick.
Mack is looking to slow Vatali down with leg kicks.
Mack throws a low kick, looking for Vatali's leg but Vatali calmly moves out of range.
Vatali is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mack's half guard.
Mack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatali.
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Vatali working over Mack with some ground and pound. Mack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vatali prevents Mack from improving his position.
Mack is staying active underneath Vatali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vatali stalling.
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Mack's cut.
That's time! Vatali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vatali connects with a crisp jab.
Vatali takes the fight into the clinch.
Mack is trying to force a seperation but Vatali has the dominant position.
Vatali pushes Mack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vatali.
Vatali lands a knee to the head.
Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatali.
Vatali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack working aggressively here.
Vatali landing knees to the head.
Vatali lands a body shot.
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
Mack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mack's efforts to push away.
Vatali has Mack pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vatali pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mack tumbling to the mat - Vatali dives into Mack's guard.
Vatali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vatali has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vatali passes Mack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is trying to stand up here but Vatali is controlling him well.
Mack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vatali pulls his head out easily.
Vatali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vatali is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mack!
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Mack is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vatali working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Vatali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vatali trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mack wants to control but Vatali is having none of it.
Vatali pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vatali raining down shots from the mount!
Mack tries to lock up and control but Vatali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mack working to try and regain half guard.
Vatali punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vatali.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vatali content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vatali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Mack regains half guard.
Mack has hold of Vatali's hands but Vatali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vatali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vatali stops Mack from getting back to his feet.
Vatali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mack!
Vatali landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vatali controlling the pace for now.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vatali raining down shots from the mount!
Mack taking shots to the head.
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Vatali has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vatali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vatali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali had his way with Johnny Mack in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Mack'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!
Vatali works over Mack's head and body with a nice combination.
Vatali drives through and clinches with Mack against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatali.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Vatali.
Vatali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatali slows down the pace here.
Vatali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatali obliges.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
Vatali scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
Vatali breaks the clinch.
Vatali drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vatali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mack tries to bench press Vatali off him but Vatali keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali controls the position from side control.
Mack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vatali is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vatali is nestled in close to Mack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vatali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vatali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mack is just riding it out for now. Vatali eventually gives up the hold.
Mack wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mack throws out a powerful jab.
Vatali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mack.
An inside leg kick lands from Vatali.
Mack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vatali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vatali closes the distance and clinches.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Vatali.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
Vatali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mack takes a shot to the head.
Vatali digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali scores with a knee to the head.
Johnny Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatali.
Joe Vatali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatali presses Mack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatali has picked Mack up - he's going for a ride! Vatali dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vatali slips a nice elbow through Mack's hands, connecting with Mack's forehead.
Vatali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mack!
Mack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vatali pulls his head out easily.
Vatali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Vatali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vatali working over Mack with some ground and pound. Mack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vatali is pressing down on Mack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mack is holding on for now.
Vatali working the head and body with strikes.
Vatali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vatali tries to pass to full mount but Mack defends it.
Mack is looking for a sweep. Vatali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vatali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vatali lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Vatali.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Mack misses.
Mack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vatali slips a straight right by Mack.
Joe Vatali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vatali cracks Mack with a good jab.
Johnny Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vatali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Vatali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vatali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vatali!
Joe Vatali retains his light heavyweight title!
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