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AoC 11 -- A New King PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shemp Cobblestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Akimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shemp Cobblestone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shemp Cobblestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Akimbo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblestone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akimbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akimbo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cobblestone controls Akimbo momentarily but Akimbo frees himself.
Akimbo wants to stand but Cobblestone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cobblestone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akimbo manages to get himself to full guard.
Cobblestone trying to control but Akimbo is working from the bottom.
Akimbo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cobblestone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akimbo kicks off Cobblestone and gets to his feet.
Cobblestone swings for the body but Akimbo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akimbo rushes Cobblestone and presses him up against the cage.
Cobblestone keeps control of Akimbo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akimbo fails to pull guard.
Akimbo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cobblestone drags the fight down to the ground.
Akimbo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobblestone is on top in guard.
Cobblestone advances to half guard.
Akimbo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cobblestone has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cobblestone raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo throws a strike from the bottom but Cobblestone uses the opportunity to take his back.
Akimbo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cobblestone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cobblestone tries to get the hooks in deep but Akimbo pushed the leg off.
Cobblestone is hanging on to Akimbo's back as he tries to escape.
Cobblestone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Akimbo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The referee is taking a good look at Akimbo as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cobblestone!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblestone is looking to control Akimbo but Akimbo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Akimbo tries to escape the position.
Akimbo is keeping busy.
Cobblestone is trying to stick to Akimbo's back but Akimbo is turning into Cobblestone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cobblestone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Akimbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akimbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Akimbo wants to clinch up but Cobblestone keeps it at a distance.
Cobblestone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akimbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobblestone tries for a takedown but Akimbo circles away easily
and Akimbo counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobblestone is breathing heavily.
Cobblestone with a poor takedown
enabling Akimbo to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Shemp Cobblestone has been cut.
Akimbo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobblestone counters with a nice body shot.
Akimbo tries to clinch but Cobblestone is having none of it.
Akimbo scores with a hook.
Akimbo darts in and clinches Cobblestone up against the cage.
Akimbo tries to pull guard but Cobblestone won't allow it.
Shemp Cobblestone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Akimbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akimbo pulls guard.
Akimbo looking for a sweep. Not yet Akimbo, not yet.
Cobblestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akimbo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Akimbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shemp Cobblestone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Akimbo.
Akimbo cracks Cobblestone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Akimbo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akimbo scores with punches from side control.
Cobblestone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akimbo off and has taken his back!
Akimbo tries to break free.
Akimbo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cobblestone stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Akimbo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akimbo preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimbois looking to pass into half guard but Cobblestone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cobblestone is in guard.
Akimbo is looking to stand up but Cobblestone isn't so interested in that idea.
Akimbo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobblestone is pushing down on Akimbo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akimbo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cobblestone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cobblestone not doing much here.
Akimbo strikes from the bottom but Cobblestone uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Akimbo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Cobblestone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cobblestone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cobblestone trying to control the position but Akimbo is working away.
Akimbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobblestone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akimbo is looking for a sweep.
Cobblestone is working to tighten is grip on Akimbo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Akimbo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cobblestone is really squeezing tight and eventually Akimbo passes out! Cobblestone breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shemp Cobblestone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Meite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Monaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Helio Monaco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Meite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Helio Monaco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monaco tries to clinch up but Meite circles away and keeps his distance.
Monaco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monaco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monaco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meite moves out of range of the body kick from Monaco.
Monaco moves in looking to clinch but Meite pushes him off.
Monaco wants to clinch.
Monaco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Meite.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meite.
Meite shoots in but Monaco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meite drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monaco wants to stand up but Meite is controlling him.
Meite trying to control but Monaco is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monaco wants to stand up but Meite is controlling him.
Monaco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meite wants to pass the guard but Monaco is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Monaco.
Meite shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monaco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monaco can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meite is really struggling to control Monaco but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Meite stops Monaco from getting back to his feet.
Meite trying to mount his opponent but Monaco defends it.
Monaco wants to get back to his feet.
Monaco looks gassed!
Meite maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Monaco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Meite has cracked it and Monaco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Meite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Solomon Meite!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Evil Clown - Slapshock as his entrance music. Damon King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damon King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Rogers throws a hook but King blocks it.
Rogers throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
King slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Rogers swinging wilding here.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot by Rogers.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into rage.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Rogers lands.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers cracks King with an open hand slap.
Rogers swinging wilding here.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rogers lands a left and a right that send King crashing to the mat, dazed. Rogers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
King is rocked!
Johnny Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers dances in with a quick combination. King is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rogers snaps King's head back. King stumbles backwards against the cage. Rogers steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with King's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. King just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KB Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mon Key has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with KB Blair's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, KB Blair!
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, Mon Key!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key fails to land the takedown.
Key tries for a takedown but Blair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Key avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key misses with a combination
and Blair counters with a series of strikes. Key will be more careful next time no doubt.
Key fails with the takedown
and Blair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
KB Blair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mon Key.
Nice straight punches there by Blair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blair.
Key shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Key looks gassed!
Blair lands a two punch combo.
Key has his takedown stuffed
letting Blair counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blair dances in with a quick combination. Key is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Blair snaps Key's head back. Key stumbles backwards against the cage. Blair steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Key's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Key just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KB Blair!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake comes to the cage accompanied by Thanks For The Ride. Ryan McCarthy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lake 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.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lake wants to pass to mount but McCarthy is defending the position.
Lake is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
Lake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McCarthy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lake scores a takedown into full mount!
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
Lake punching from mount but McCarthy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lake wants to finish this one by submission but McCarthy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lake.
McCarthy gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Lake prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
Lake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Lake circles away easily
and Lake counters with a shoot takedown. McCarthy fights it but they end up in guard.
McCarthy looks gassed!
Lake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lake postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lake stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
Lake prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and Lake counters with a single leg into guard. McCarthy didn't expect that.
Jackson Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McCarthy.
Lake chips away with some ground and pound.
Lake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Lake slips an elbow through the middle.
Lake passes into half guard.
Lake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCarthy is looking to escape.
Lake passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCarthy is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCarthy is surviving well by controlling Lake's body position as best he can.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lake looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lake thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lake unloads with some shots from mount but McCarthy bucks and avoids them well.
Lake is going olschool here, as he tries to force McCarthy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCarthy shrugs it off.
Lake looking for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy is having none of it.
Lake 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake looking to ground and pound but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Lake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCarthy closes the distance but Lake moves to the side
and Lake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCarthy!
Lake lands with some strikes.
Lake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCarthy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McCarthy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McCarthy wants to control but Lake is having none of it.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
Lake working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McCarthy turns into him and now he's in Lake's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy gets to his feet. Lake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Lake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Lake pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
Lake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lake has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and Lake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McCarthy.
Lake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lake showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson Lake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy wants to control but Lake is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
McCarthy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Lake is controlling him well.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
McCarthy is pressing down on Lake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCarthy looks to clinch
and Lake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Lake is having none of it.
Lake drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy wriggles free and stands up.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Lake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lake wants to work for an arm triangle but McCarthy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCarthy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCarthy is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold.
Lake is looking for a kimura but McCarthy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lake to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Lake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCarthy's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Lake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McCarthy tries to clinch but Lake is having none of it.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lake counters with a takedown into side control.
Lake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCarthy throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
McCarthy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McCarthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCarthy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCarthy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy tries to bench press Lake off him but Lake keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
Lake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCarthy some visible discomfort.
Lake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCarthy to see if he's OK.
Lake tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to control Lake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Lake in his half guard.
Lake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Lake drops an elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake with a nice head shot there.
Lake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCarthy dives on top into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lake has his feet on McCarthy's thighs here. He's pushed McCarthy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McCarthy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Lake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armenian Samoan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Tate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armenian Samoan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tate scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kevin Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samoan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate connects with a nice looking jab.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Samoan 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.
Tate keeping full guard, as Samoan tries to pass.
Samoan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samoan throwing strikes but missing.
Samoan wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoan preventing the sweep.
Samoan chips away with some ground and pound.
Samoan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samoan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tate tries to avoid it but Samoan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tate to the ground. Tate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samoan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate swivels and escapes.
Kevin Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armenian Samoan.
Samoan fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Samoan moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Samoan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Samoan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samoan is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samoan pulls his head out easily.
Tate regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tate is looking for a triangle but Samoan pushes his legs off easily.
Samoan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.
Samoan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samoan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samoan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tate won't allow Samoan to pass to mount.
Tate has hold of Samoan's hands but Samoan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Samoan thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Samoan wants to pass the guard but Tate is defending well.
Samoan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control here.
Samoan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Samoan thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samoan feints and as Tate raises his hands in defense, Samoan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samoan pushing down on Tate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samoan moves into full mount! Tate won't be happy about that!
Samoan lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armenian Samoan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samoan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samoan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Samoan throwing shots but Tate is blocking nicely.
Samoan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samoan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tate is not content to let Samoan control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Samoan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samoan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samoan misses with a head shot.
Tate wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Samoan.
BOOM! Samoan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tate wants to control but Samoan is having none of it.
Tate can't escape the position.
BOOM! Samoan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Samoan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tate is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Samoan throws some wild stikes that Tate manages to avoid easily.
Samoan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tate avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samoan.
Tate holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Samoan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tate takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Samoan raining down shots from the mount!
Samoan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tate?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan looking to finish with strikes here!
Tate is squirming around, avoiding Samoan's attempts to control the action.
Samoan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samoan looking to ground and pound but Tate is blocking nicely.
Tate is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Samoan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Samoan landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samoan looking to control but Tate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samoan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Samoan throwing strikes here but Tate is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Samoan controlling from mount.
Tate tries to reverse the position but Samoan maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate is bucking up trying to escape but Samoan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tate avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samoan.
Tate is bucking up trying to escape but Samoan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armenian Samoan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate misses with a double jab.
Samoan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tate parries the strikes from Samoan easily there. Samoan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tate to escape.
Armenian Samoan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samoan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tate's legs.
Samoan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tate tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Samoan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tate prevents Samoan from moving into mount.
Samoan happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samoan trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate gets caught flat footed, as Samoan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Samoan from controlling successfully.
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Samoan from controlling successfully.
Tate has a closed guard, preventing Samoan from standing up.
Samoan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samoan defends well.
Samoan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tate misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samoan somewhat.
Samoan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armenian Samoan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kevin Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate misses with the combination.
Samoan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kevin Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tate is staying active underneath Samoan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Samoan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tate throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Samoan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Samoan wants to pass the guard but Tate is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armenian Samoan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samoan 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armenian Samoan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger comes to the cage accompanied by Randy Orten Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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, Marcus Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels moves out of range as Dillinger throws a body kick.
Michaels slips a straight right by Dillinger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger looks for the body kick but Michaels saw that one coming.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger tries to land a front kick but Michaels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
Dillinger dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Dillinger's head and hops out.
Michaels tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Michaels tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels moves out of range as Dillinger throws a body kick.
Dillinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Michaels has Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Michaels manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Michaels misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillinger keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dillinger, who protects the arm well.
Michaels tries to score with some ground and pound. Dillinger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Michaels lands an elbow.
Dillinger manages to get back to half guard.
Michaels prevents Dillinger from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillinger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michaels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillinger wants to get back to full guard.
Dillinger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michaels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dillinger's head.
Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Dillinger defends the submission attempt.
Michaels looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A good leg kick by Michaels.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Marcus Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger is looking to land body kicks.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Michaels moved away.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Michaels scoring with punches and elbows.
Dillinger prevents Michaels from moving into mount.
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is working hard here to advance position.
Dillinger throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Dillinger misses with a strike from the bottom.
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dillinger tries to improve position but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michaels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dillinger counters with a shoot takedown. Michaels fights it but they end up in guard.
Marcus Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Michaels.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Michaels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Dillinger tries to pull guard but Michaels holds him up against the cage and eventually Dillinger drops back down to his feet.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michaels looking to slow down the pace here.
Dillinger has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
Dillinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the cage.
Dillinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michaels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dillinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Dillinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
Dillinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Michaels moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michaels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Michaels gets a takedown into half guard.
Michaels is trying to control. Dillinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dillinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michaels working over Dillinger with some ground and pound. Dillinger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to get back to full guard.
Michaels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dillinger sees it coming and defends easily.
Michaels is looking for a kimura but Dillinger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michaels to get the leverage.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Michaels winds up and cracks Dillinger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Michaels wants to free his trapped foot but Dillinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Dillinger is defending well.
Dillinger pushes Michaels off looking to stand but Michaels dives back in and keeps control.
Dillinger lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Dillinger tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Dillinger is not content to let Michaels control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dillinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michaels's knee momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger which made him look bad.
Marcus Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Michaels.
Michaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dillinger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dillinger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Michaels wants to improve his position but Dillinger is controlling well.
Dillinger lands with a punch from half guard.
Michaels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillinger is working away from the top position though.
Dillinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillinger connects with a nice short shot to Michaels's temple.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dillinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dillinger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillinger throws a wild body kick that Michaels sees coming a mile off.
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillinger as Michaels tries to tie him up.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michaels prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillinger sprawls well. Dillinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Michaels.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels avoids a kick to the body.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillinger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dillinger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Michaels has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Max Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger prevents Michaels from taking his back.
Dillinger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but Dillinger defending well.
Michaels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels blocks the strikes from Dillinger.
Dillinger lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Dillinger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dillinger gets back to full guard.
Dillinger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Michaels slips nicely into half guard.
Dillinger striking from half guard on the bottom.
Michaels wants to control but Dillinger is keeping him busy.
Michaels prevents Dillinger from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger manages to get to full guard.
Michaels controlling from the top position.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Michaels isn't so interested in that idea.
Michaels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dillinger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Michaels passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dillinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michaels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Dillinger defends the submission attempt.
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
Dillinger gets full guard.
Dillinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillinger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dillinger can't keep his opponent in guard - Michaels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dillinger is looking for a sweep. Michaels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Michaels.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Michaels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antek Chmielewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chmielewski comes to the cage accompanied by PC Park- Klatka. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brooklyn by Jay Z. Antek Chmielewski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antek Chmielewski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Chmielewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chmielewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is thwarting Chmielewski's attempts to control the position.
Chmielewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chmielewski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Chmielewski is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chmielewski working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chmielewski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Chmielewski's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chmielewski lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Chmielewski looking to control.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Chmielewski.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chmielewski is breathing heavily.
Chmielewski has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chmielewski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
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.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chmielewski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chmielewski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chmielewski slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chmielewski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chmielewski lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chmielewski has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends an breaks Chmielewski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Johnson!
Kevin Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Loomis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loomis comes to the cage accompanied by Blake - Spirit Of Cain. Bob Loomis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bob Loomis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Loomis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loomis wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loomis is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loomis working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson wants to sweep here but Loomis controlling him for the moment.
Loomis stands up out of Johnson's guard for a moment - Johnson manages to land a nice upkick.
Johnson scores with a nice shot.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing punches.
Loomis flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson working Loomis over with strikes here.
It looks like Bob Loomis has been cut.
Loomis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Loomis taking shots to the head.
Loomis is rocked!
Johnson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Loomis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Johnson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Johnson!
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