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FC 7: Organized Chaos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Lesnar!
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, John Santos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Lesnar shoots in.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
Lesnar tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Santos.
Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Lesnar prevents Santos from standing back up.
Lesnar is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar prevents Santos from standing back up.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos is trying to stand.
Santos is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lesnar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Santos is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Santos drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santos.
Santos lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santos drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Santos digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Santos lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Santos.
Santos lands a left hand.
Santos pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Santos dominated that 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.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnar, into his guard.
Santos gets to his feet - Lesnar follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fedor Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Santos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lesnar works to advance to full mount. Santos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lesnar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lesnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar cracks Santos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
Santos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
Santos is trying to stand.
Santos is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has hold of Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santos is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lesnar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Santos is now in Lesnar's guard. A big mistake from Lesnar there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santos obliges.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos lands a knee to the body.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar is rocked!
Santos gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesnar's defenses.
Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santos lands a big right hand that drops Lesnar! The killer instinct kicks in and Santos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Castiglione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desmond Wolf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Castiglione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desmond Wolf!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castiglione connects with the punch.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Castiglione moved out of range nicely.
Wolf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Castiglione.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Castiglione's shoulder, as Castiglione tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Castiglione.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castiglione fails with the takedown.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Desmond Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castiglione staying out of range there.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Desmond Wolf has been cut.
Castiglione keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Wolf avoids the head kick by Castiglione.
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.
Castiglione blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglione fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf throws a hook but Castiglione blocks it.
Castiglione throws a one two combo.
A big right from Wolf misses.
Castiglione moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castiglione bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Castiglione throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Castiglione misses.
Wolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castiglione scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Castiglione defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Castiglione will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castiglione slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wolf misses with a hook. Castiglione ducked under it nicely.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Castiglione moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Castiglione - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castiglione lands a left and a right that send Wolf crashing to the mat, dazed. Castiglione thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wolf looks gassed!
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!
Castiglione fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castiglione tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castiglione scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Desmond Wolf's cut even more.
Castiglione swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castiglione swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.
Castiglione tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf misses the jab.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Castiglione does no damage.
Castiglione lands a left and a right that send Wolf crashing to the mat, dazed. Castiglione thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wolf is rocked!
Castiglione swinging wilding here.
Wolf 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.
Castiglione connects with a single shot there.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Castiglione finish him?
The cut above Desmond Wolf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castiglione scores with a nice strike.
Wolf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Castiglione.
Wolf seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Castiglione! Wolf is backing up but he can't get away as Castiglione lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Wolf and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francis Castiglione!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemis Grange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Webb!
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, Artemis Grange!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb misses with a low kick.
Grange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grange takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Webb scores with a nice right hand.
Grange shoots in looking for a takedown. Webb tries to sprawl out of it but Grange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Webb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Webb throws the kick towards the body but Grange avoids it.
Grange moves out of range of the body kick from Webb.
Webb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grange manages to avoid it.
Webb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grange will feel that in the morning.
Webb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Webb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grange manages to avoid it.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grange walks into a left hand.
Grange misses with a takedown attempt - Webb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grange chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Webb can pounce on him.
Grange looks gassed!
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
Webb misses with a hook.
Grange moves forwards but Webb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grange is defended easily by Webb.
Tyrone Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemis Grange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb throws a head kick but Grange moves out of range.
Grange misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webb misses with a wild body shot.
Webb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grange was well out of range. Poor timing from Webb.
Grange closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grange lands in his opponent's guard.
Grange 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.
Grange drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grange 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.
Tyrone Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Webb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Webb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grange moves away.
Grange staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Webb.
Webb digs a good body shot into Grange's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb moves away.
Webb throws a nice looking combination but Grange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Webb misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb misses with a head kick.
Webb misses with a head kick.
Grange moves out of range as Webb throws a body kick.
Webb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb stuns Grange with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyrone Webb is winning the standup battle so far.
Grange avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Grange looks for the body kick but Webb saw that one coming.
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Webb misses with a wild body shot.
Grange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grange somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb misses with an uppercut. Grange saw that one coming.
Grange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grange closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Webb.
Grange moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grange tries for a takedown but Webb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemis Grange.
Grange misses with a straight right.
Grange missing with a left hand there. Webb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Webb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grange blocks a leg kick.
Webb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grange manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Webb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Webb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grange decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grange is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Webb sees it coming and defends easily.
Grange is looking for a kimura but Webb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grange to get the leverage.
Grange is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grange.
Webb tries to kick Grange off but Grange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grange on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grange is looking to advance position but Webb won't allow it.
Webb is trying to stand up here but Grange is controlling him well.
Grange is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grange.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grange seems to be working for a kimura but Webb defends the submission attempt.
Tyrone Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grange tries to pass the half guard into mount. Webb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Webb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Webb.
Grange blocks the body kick.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grange takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Webb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Grange missing with a left hand there. Webb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Webb is looking to wear down Grange with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grange.
Webb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Webb throws a body kick that misses.
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artemis Grange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Webb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Webb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Slovavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Stapkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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233 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah Slovavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Stapkovich!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapkovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slovavich at a distance.
Stapkovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stapkovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Slovavich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stapkovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Slovavich. Slovavich gets slowly back to his feet.
Slovavich shoots in for a takedown but Stapkovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Slovavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slovavich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Micah Slovavich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slovavich shoots for a takedown but Stapkovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slovavich is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slovavich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stapkovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slovavich.
Stapkovich connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapkovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slovavich on the side of the head.
Stapkovich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stapkovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slovavich backs up against the cage.
Stapkovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stapkovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stapkovich lands with an overhand left.
Slovavich misses with a takedown attempt - Stapkovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stapkovich cracks Slovavich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Konstantin Stapkovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slovavich shoots in and bounces Stapkovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slovavich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slovavich postures up.
Slovavich tries to free his leg and advance position but Stapkovich is retaining full guard.
Slovavich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stapkovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stapkovich controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapkovich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stapkovich controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Konstantin Stapkovich just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slovavich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stapkovich works over Slovavich's head and body with a nice combination.
Stapkovich lands with a hook. Slovavich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stapkovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slovavich's head.
Stapkovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stapkovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slovavich moves in looking to clinch but Stapkovich pushes him off.
Slovavich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Stapkovich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stapkovich lands a slapping body shot.
Slovavich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stapkovich tries to avoid it but Slovavich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stapkovich to the ground. Stapkovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stapkovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stapkovich tests Slovavich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stapkovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapkovich misses with a double jab.
Slovavich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stapkovich sprawls well. Stapkovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slovavich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Slovavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slovavich.
Stapkovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slovavich backs up against the cage.
Stapkovich scores with a shot to the body.
Stapkovich throws a series of strikes that have Slovavich backpedaling.
Stapkovich digs a good hook to Slovavich's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stapkovich.
Stapkovich throws a combination. Slovavich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stapkovich scores with a nice head shot.
Stapkovich scores with a hook to the body. Slovavich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stapkovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slovavich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stapkovich.
Stapkovich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stapkovich lands with a hook. Slovavich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stapkovich stuns Slovavich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slovavich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stapkovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stapkovich wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Stapkovich.
Stapkovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stapkovich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stapkovich stalks Slovavich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slovavich's face. Slovavich staggers backwards, shaken.
Slovavich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slovavich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slovavich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stapkovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Stapkovich as he connects with a hook.
Stapkovich works Slovavich's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stapkovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stapkovich!
Stapkovich is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stapkovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Stapkovich lands a two punch combo.
Stapkovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slovavich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stapkovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stapkovich cracks a nice hook into Slovavich's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Stapkovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stapkovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slovavich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stapkovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slovavich somewhat.
Slovavich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Micah Slovavich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stapkovich lands a two punch combo.
Slovavich shoots in looking for a takedown. Stapkovich tries to sprawl out of it but Slovavich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stapkovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapkovich cracks a nice hook into Slovavich's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovavich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stapkovich lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Stapkovich misses.
Stapkovich digs a good hook to Slovavich's body.
Stapkovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slovavich stuffs the takedown.
Slovavich misses with a takedown attempt
and Stapkovich counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Slovavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stapkovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slovavich.
Stapkovich misses with a two punch combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stapkovich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stapkovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Micah Slovavich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slovavich ducks right into an uppercut from Stapkovich.
Stapkovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stapkovich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Stapkovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slovavich walks into a jab.
Stapkovich 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.
Stapkovich scores with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Stapkovich scores with a four punch combination!
Stapkovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapkovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Stapkovich.
Nice jab there from Stapkovich.
Stapkovich lands an overhand right.
Slovavich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stapkovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Stapkovich lands a slapping body shot.
Stapkovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Stapkovich scores with a jab. Slovavich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stapkovich scores with a shot to the body.
Stapkovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Slovavich misses with a looping left.
Slovavich misses with a double jab
and Stapkovich counters with a three punch combo that has Slovavich backing up. Slovavich nods at Stapkovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Stapkovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stapkovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slovavich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Konstantin Stapkovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slovavich throws a combination that misses
and Stapkovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Stapkovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stapkovich 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Stapkovich!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeronimo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Tuesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuesday has chosen Yesterday Don't Mean Shit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Teddy Tuesday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeronimo Silva!
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, Teddy Tuesday!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch there but Tuesday circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva trying to control the action but Tuesday is working from the bottom.
Tuesday struggling a bit here.
Silva stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuesday leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeronimo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Tuesday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva looks for a takedown but Tuesday sprawls well.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Tuesday counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva working away.
Tuesday trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Tuesday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuesday keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tuesday clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Tuesday holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuesday smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuesday has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeronimo Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Tuesday in a clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tuesday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuesday misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Tuesday.
It looks like Jeronimo Silva has been cut.
Silva tries for a takedown but Tuesday manages to get underhooks.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is keen to just control but Tuesday is a slippery customer.
Tuesday keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva is stalling here. Tuesday is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tuesday has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tuesday easily slips into full mount!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Tuesday isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Tuesday's attempts to control the action.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuesday content just to control the position here.
Tuesday looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tuesday prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Tuesday tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeronimo Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeronimo Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Silva scores with a takedown into Tuesday's guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuesday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Tuesday blocks nicely.
Tuesday keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva pushing down on Tuesday's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuesday keeps working.
Tuesday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tuesday keeps moving.
Silva passes Tuesday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Tuesday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tuesday reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Silva looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tuesday has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Tuesday manages to pass to side control!
Tuesday wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva looking for a sweep but Tuesday has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tuesday wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Teddy Tuesday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Jeronimo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva tries to hold on but Tuesday pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeronimo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeronimo Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Christy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Christy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Christy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kabal misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Christy.
Christy blocks a jab.
Kabal throws a hook but Christy avoids it easily.
Christy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christy feints and then cracks Kabal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kabal down.
Christy ducks under a wild hook from Kabal.
Kabal throws a shot from downtown. Christy moves away and avoids it.
Viktor Kabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Owen Christy has been cut.
Kabal lands an uppercut, right on the button! Christy tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Kabal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Acid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Coen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Acid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Coen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acid fails to land the takedown.
Coen shoots in and bounces Acid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Acid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acid had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Coen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Acid Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Coen's back instead.
Acid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Coen needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Coen trying to control the position but Acid manages to sink in the hooks.
Acid looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Acid's guard. Nice work there by Coen.
Coen postures up in Acid's guard and throws a big left but Acid blocks it.
Coen trying to control the position from guard on top but Acid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Coen uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Coen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acid keeps working.
The ground and pound from Coen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Acid sneaks back into half guard.
Coen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Acid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coen pulls his head out easily.
Acid is breathing heavily.
Acid looking for submissions off his back.
Coen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Acid's head.
Coen is trying to control. Acid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coen lands with a punch from half guard.
Acid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coen trying to mount his opponent but Acid defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acid is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coen scores a takedown into full mount!
Coen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coen wants to control the pace but Acid is squirming around nicely.
Coen has control of Acid's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Acid regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Coen controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acid is looking to get to half guard.
Coen thowing shots but they're missing.
Coen cracks Acid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coen prevents Acid from getting the reversal.
Acid avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coen.
Coen looking to control but Acid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Acid is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Coen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acid tries for a takedown but Coen circles away easily
and Coen counters with a takedown into side control.
Coen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Acid tries to bench press Coen off him but Coen keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Coen stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coen is looking to take a break and control but Acid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acid wants to get back to full guard.
Acid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coen pulls his head out easily.
Coen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coen controlling the action here.
Coen wants to work for an arm triangle but Acid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Acid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Acid's sensitive parts.
Coen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coen tries to clinch but Acid is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acid misses with a hook. Coen ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Coen.
Coen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Acid sprawls well initially but Coen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Acid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coen pulls his head out easily.
Coen is keen to just control but Acid is a slippery customer.
Coen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coen wants to control but Acid is keeping him busy.
Acid has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Coen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Coen!
You can see the frustration on Acid's face as Coen controls the position.
Acid takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Acid is looking for a sweep.
Coen 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.
Acid trying to remain calm as Coen controls from the top position.
Coen trying to control the position but Acid is working away.
Coen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Acid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Coen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coen tries to clinch but Acid is having none of it.
Coen wants to clinch up but Acid keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acid loads up on a big right hand but Coen slips the punch.
Coen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Acid is trying to defend but Coen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acid looking for submissions off his back.
Acid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Acid actively working from the bottom here.
Coen trying to control from half guard but Acid is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coen trying to control the pace.
Acid is refusing to be controlled, as Coen sits in half guard.
Acid looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Acid will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Coen trying to control the action but Acid is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Acid looking for a sweep but Coen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Acid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Acid wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coen tries to stand and escape but Acid is controlling the position.
Coen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Coen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Acid working to try and regain half guard.
Coen looking to control but Acid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Acid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Acid is looking to escape.
Acid is looking to improve his position but Coen isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Coen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Coen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Marion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marion has chosen Lil Wayne - I Got A Feeling as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinn Marion!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but johnson swivels and escapes.
Marion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marion showed some decent athleticism there.
Marion wants to work for an arm triangle but johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
johnson keeping hold of Marion's head, controlling as best he can.
johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson actively working from the bottom here.
johnson is pressing down on Marion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
johnson has control of Marion's left arm, preventing Marion from doing any damage.
johnson working a defensive guard here.
johnson wants to sweep here but Marion controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marion thows a big elbow that misses.
Marion drops back looking for a leg! johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and johnson manages to kick Marion off! Marion jumps back into johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marion, into his guard.
johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marion!
Marion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
johnson tries to buck Marion off but Marion is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Marion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Marion or perhaps it was just good defense by johnson which made him look bad.
john johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Marion.
Marion shoots in and drives through. johnson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in johnson's guard.
johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is wriggling around but Marion manages to pass to half guard.
johnson manages to get to full guard.
Marion thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 pulls Marion in close to prevent any damage.
Marion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and johnson dives on top into guard.
johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marion working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
johnson 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Marion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marion had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Marion Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take johnson's back instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marion is throwing strikes by johnson counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, johnson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Marion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
johnson moves in looking to clinch but Marion pushes him off.
johnson throws a head kick but Marion moves out of range.
Marion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marion fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. johnson tries to avoid it but Marion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag johnson to the ground. johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marion is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
johnson 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.
Marion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! johnson has picked Marion up and slammed him! Marion can't keep hold of the triangle and johnson manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion tries to buck johnson off but johnson is having none of it.
Marion tries to control but johnson manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Quinn Marion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marion can't escape the position.
johnson has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion is having to fend off submission attempts from johnson, who is looking to sink in the choke. johnson doesn't have the hooks in though and Marion manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
john johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marion defends well.
Quinn Marion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
johnson looking to control but Marion passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marion trying to control the action but johnson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
john johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marion 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Marion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Valkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome Home by Coheed & Cambria. Vladimir Valkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Valkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Valkov misses.
Blake Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valkov throws a combination. Phillips tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Valkov moves into the clinch.
Valkov lands a body shot.
Phillips fails to pull guard.
Valkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Valkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phillips goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valkov prevents it.
Vladimir Valkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Phillips.
Valkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phillips jumps guard and drags Valkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips has his foot on Valkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Valkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valkov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkov lands a couple of digs.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Valkov from controlling successfully.
Valkov wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Valkov trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips looks gassed!
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Valkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Valkov looking to pass the guard.
Valkov is working Phillips over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valkov cracks Phillips with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valkov won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Valkov thows a big elbow that misses.
Valkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phillips working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Valkov has passed into half guard!
Valkov 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.
Phillips trying to control here.
Valkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valkov working over Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valkov working over Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valkov is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valkov trying to control the pace.
Valkov throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Valkov working over Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phillips's head.
Valkov wants to take a breather but Phillips is having none of it.
Valkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Phillips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valkov.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valkov clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Valkov.
A short right from Valkov.
Valkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Valkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Valkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valkov lands with a right to the head.
Valkov is working Phillips over against the cage.
Valkov lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Valkov has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Valkov tries to break free but Phillips pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Valkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Valkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Valkov dominated that 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.
Valkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Valkov as Phillips shoots in.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips takes one on the button.
Valkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Valkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valkov misses with a two punch combination.
Valkov looks to land a combination. Phillips sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valkov misses with a wild combination.
Valkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phillips dives in and grabs Valkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valkov pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Vladimir Valkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Phillips.
Valkov throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Valkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Valkov as the two fighters clinch.
Valkov is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Valkov.
Valkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Phillips tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Valkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Phillips drops back down to his feet.
Valkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phillips up against the cage.
Valkov pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips keeps control of Valkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valkov lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Valkov.
Valkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Valkov lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Valkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valkov.
Phillips changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valkov looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Valkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valkov misses with a two punch combination.
Valkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Valkov.
Valkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Valkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valkov drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
Valkov working hard to break the clinch.
Valkov lands a shoulder strike.
Valkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valkov pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valkov is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Valkov lands a nice uppercut.
Valkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Valkov gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Valkov.
Phillips has Valkov pressed against the cage, preventing Valkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Valkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Valkov moves into the clinch.
Valkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Phillips manages to pull guard.
Valkov postures up and lands a big shot to Phillips's brow.
Valkov looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Valkov has wrist control.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Valkov is retaining full guard.
Valkov managing to control the position.
Phillips works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Valkov is having none of it.
Valkov controlling the position for now.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valkov tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.
Valkov is doing well to control the position and prevent Phillips from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valkov.
Valkov pulls Phillips in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Valkov.
Valkov pulls Phillips in close to his closed guard and prevents Phillips from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phillips!
Blake Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Valkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valkov trying to control but Phillips is having none of it.
Valkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phillips looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Valkov.
Vladimir Valkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valkov lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Valkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Valkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Toulon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Toulon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hale Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toulon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toulon wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Toulon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Toulon moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Hernandez wants to break free but Toulon has control.
Toulon keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toulon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toulon pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toulon.
Toulon pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toulon.
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toulon wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Toulon pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Toulon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Hale Hernandez has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toulon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hernandez looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toulon lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toulon.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toulon darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Toulon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Toulon pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toulon is working Hernandez over against the cage.
Toulon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Toulon won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toulon.
Toulon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toulon.
Toulon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hernandez up against the cage.
A short right from Toulon.
Toulon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Toulon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toulon lands a body shot.
Toulon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Toulon leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Toulon.
A bit of stalling here from Toulon.
A left hand lands to the body for Toulon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toulon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toulon gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Hale Hernandez's cut even more.
Toulon works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
Toulon lands with a right to the head.
Toulon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toulon scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Toulon.
Toulon taking a breather.
Toulon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toulon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toulon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toulon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toulon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toulon lands with a left to the head.
Toulon is pushing Hernandez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Toulon.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toulon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hale Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Toulon closes the distance and clinches.
Toulon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Toulon lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Toulon.
A shot in the inside from Toulon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toulon.
The cut above Hale Hernandez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Toulon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toulon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toulon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Toulon lands with a short shot to the head.
Toulon scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toulon.
A right hook to the body lands for Toulon.
Hernandez being controlled against the cage.
Toulon lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toulon lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Toulon.
Toulon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Toulon lands an uppercut.
Toulon lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toulon.
Toulon lands a right hand.
Toulon is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toulon lands a right hand.
Toulon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Toulon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toulon lands an uppercut.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toulon has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hale Hernandez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Toulon has the dominant position.
Toulon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toulon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Toulon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Toulon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hale Hernandez'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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toulon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toulon checks a leg kick.
Toulon moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toulon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toulon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toulon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toulon rushes Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Toulon.
Toulon lands an uppercut.
Toulon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toulon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toulon fails to land with a series of punches.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hale Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Toulon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toulon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Toulon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toulon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Toulon is looking to wear down Hernandez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Toulon.
Toulon tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toulon drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Toulon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
Toulon lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hale Hernandez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andre Toulon!
Andre Toulon is the new light heavyweight champion!
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