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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark has chosen Silversun Pickups - Comeback Kid as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Clark!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slips a straight right by Clark.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Josh Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larry Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Clark.
Clark pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Clark looks gassed!
Clark prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Clark taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark is not content to let Johnson control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Clark's temple.
Clark throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Clark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Clark tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clark's guard.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Clark has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Clark!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raven Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar Poe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Austin lands an overhand right.
Raven Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin looks to land a body kick but Poe moved away.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Austin.
Poe fails to land the takedown.
Poe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poe off to one side.
Poe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Austin finds it's way through Poe's defenses.
Poe tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raven Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Poe.
Poe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin blocks a head kick by Poe.
Poe looks gassed!
Austin misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Austin lands a nice shot that snaps Poe's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Poe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin.
Austin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Austin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice combination there by Austin.
Austin digs a good hook to Poe's body.
Austin dips to his left and cracks Poe with an uppercut!
Austin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin lands with a shot to the body.
Austin throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poe backs up against the cage.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Poe. Poe gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Austin throws a good cross that connects.
Austin thuds his right hand into Poe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Austin stalks Poe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poe's face. Poe staggers backwards, shaken.
Austin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poe.
Poe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
Poe tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Poe takes one on the button.
Austin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poe tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Austin cracks Poe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Austin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Poe.
Poe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Austin swivels and escapes.
No luck for Poe with that takedown attempt.
Poe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poe walks into a left hand.
Poe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Austin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Austin digs a good body shot into Poe's ribs.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
Poe tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poe somewhat.
Austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poe's head backwards.
Poe fails with a takedown attempt.
Poe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin leaves Poe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Poe shoots for a double leg takedown but Austin sprawls well. He's pushed Poe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poe circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Austin blocks a head kick by Poe.
Poe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Austin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raven Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin scores with a jab to the head.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin blocks a head kick by Poe.
Nice body punch from Austin.
Austin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Austin scores with the left hand. Poe knows he should have avoided that one.
Poe takes one on the button.
Austin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Austin coming out on top.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poe.
Poe shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poe shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raven Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Poe.
Poe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin scores with a nice strike.
Austin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poe doesn't seem bothered though.
Raven Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Austin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poe's head.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poe at a distance.
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poe.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Poe. Poe gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Poe in a clinch.
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Austin.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poe shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Raven Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Austin as he connects with a hook.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poe tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poe off to one side.
Poe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Poe persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Austin.
Poe shoots for a double leg takedown but Austin sprawls well. He's pushed Poe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Austin lands the left hand.
Poe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
Poe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Austin breaks the clinch.
Poe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Austin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Poe seems unphased.
Austin has managed to clinch.
Austin breaks the clinch.
Poe scores with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Austin both land. Nice combination.
Poe shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Poe shoots in.
Poe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Austin is trying to defend but Poe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Poe trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin trying to control but Poe postures up.
Austin is not content to let Poe control the position.
Poe stalling away here and it's allowed Austin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Poe throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Austin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Poe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poe shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poe.
Poe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin dips to his left and cracks Poe with an uppercut!
Austin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Poe cracks Austin with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Poe shoots in.
Austin lands a glancing blow to the side of Poe's head.
Poe fails to land the takedown.
Raven Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Poe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Austin.
Austin scores with a shot to the body.
Austin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poe closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. Poe pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Austin swivels and escapes.
Austin lands a two punch combo.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poe.
Poe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but Poe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Austin stuns Poe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poe.
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.
Poe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poe shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Austin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Austin lands an overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Austin scores with a four punch combination!
Poe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poe gets slowly back to his feet.
Poe tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Austin lands.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Poe has a takedown stuffed.
Austin lands the left hand.
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin tries to break free but Poe pushes him back against the cage.
Austin is looking to break free of the clinch but Poe has double underhooks.
Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin lands a glancing blow to the side of Poe's head.
Poe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Austin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poe closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. Poe pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edgar Poe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin tries to clinch up.
Austin throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Poe on that attempt.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poe shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raven Austin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin jabs at Poe's body.
A head kick misses from Poe.
Austin throws a series of strikes that have Poe backpedaling.
Poe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poe showed some decent athleticism there.
Austin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Austin, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Raven Austin!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Raven Austin!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Raven Austin!
Raven Austin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Wessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by that go- keak da sneak. Eric Wessel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeffrey Green's chin.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Wessel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green drives through and clinches with Wessel against the cage.
Wessel breaks the clinch.
Wessel has a takedown stuffed.
Green lands a body shot.
Wessel lands a big head kick that sends Green tumbling to the mat! Wessel takes a step backwards and waves Green back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jeffrey Green has been cut.
Wessel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wessel tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Wessel shoots in.
Wessel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Green tries to clinch there but Wessel circles away.
Green checks a leg kick.
Wessel wants to clinch
and Green holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wessel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Wessel lands a nice elbow.
Green jumps guard but Wessel stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wessel wants to stand up but Green is controlling him.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green passes Wessel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Green.
Wessel wants to get back to full guard.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wessel trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wessel tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Wessel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wessel is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Wessel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is breathing heavily.
Wessel wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Wessel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green stops Wessel from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wessel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Wessel tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wessel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wessel drops Green with a beautiful combination! Green stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wessel is looking for the KO!
Green is rocked!
Wessel connects with a nice cross there... Green is looking wobbly and Wessel recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Green to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Wessel jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Wessel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacen Dolcetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel comes to the cage accompanied by Imma Do It. George Samuel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Samuel!
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, Jacen Dolcetti!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dolcetti's waist but Dolcetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samuel off to one side.
Dolcetti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dolcetti connects with a nice short shot to Samuel's temple.
Samuel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel managing to control the position.
Samuel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samuel tries to get out of the position.
Dolcetti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Dolcetti from controlling successfully.
Dolcetti is fighting to break Samuel's control of his arms but Samuel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Dolcetti from controlling successfully.
Samuel is pulling down on Dolcetti's head. It's preventing any offense from Dolcetti, at least for the moment.
Dolcetti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Dolcetti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dolcetti with a poor takedown
and Samuel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dolcetti's guard now.
Samuel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samuel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samuel looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolcetti wants to stand up but Samuel is controlling him.
Dolcetti is trying to keep Samuel in close.
Samuel landing some decent shots from guard.
Dolcetti is trying to keep Samuel in close.
Samuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolcetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolcetti looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samuel wants to control from the top but Dolcetti keeps moving.
Dolcetti working a defensive guard here.
Dolcetti pulls Samuel in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dolcetti misses with a takedown
and Samuel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dolcetti's guard.
Dolcetti looks gassed!
Samuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel postures up and lands a big shot to Dolcetti's brow.
Samuel thows a big elbow that misses.
Samuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolcetti pulls Samuel in close to his closed guard and prevents Samuel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Samuel pushing down on Dolcetti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Samuel wants to pass to mount but Dolcetti is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dolcetti tries to clinch up
and Samuel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dolcetti's guard now.
Dolcetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samuel.
Dolcetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel landing some decent shots from guard.
George Samuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samuel wants to stand but Dolcetti is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samuel landing some decent shots from guard.
Samuel pushing down on Dolcetti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolcetti is trying to control but can't.
Dolcetti tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
Dolcetti trying to control from the bottom.
Samuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Samuel working Dolcetti over with strikes.
Samuel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dolcetti is just riding it out for now. Samuel eventually gives up the hold.
Dolcetti tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.
Dolcetti is breathing heavily.
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.
Samuel is looking for a kimura here.
Dolcetti wants to control but Samuel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dolcetti actively working from the bottom here.
Samuel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolcetti is trying to get back to full guard.
Dolcetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dolcetti throws a combination that misses
and Samuel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dolcetti!
Samuel with shots to the head and body - Dolcetti looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel prevents Dolcetti from getting the reversal.
Samuel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dolcetti has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dolcetti is looking to improve his position but Samuel isn't that keen on the idea.
Samuel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dolcetti is squirming around, avoiding Samuel's attempts to control the action.
Samuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dolcetti tries to hold on but Samuel pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel dominated that second round.
That's time! Samuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dolcetti misses with a body punch
and Samuel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dolcetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samuel.
Dolcetti is in trouble now - Samuel has advanced to mount!
Samuel lands with some strikes.
Samuel punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Samuel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dolcetti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolcetti has hold of Samuel's hands but Samuel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dolcetti trying to control but Samuel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Samuel lands a nice short elbow.
Samuel moves nicely into side control.
Dolcetti is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Samuel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Samuel working the ground and pound.
Samuel cracks Dolcetti with a big elbow.
Samuel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dolcetti's legs.
Dolcetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Samuel scoring with punches and elbows.
Dolcetti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Samuel working the ground and pound but Dolcetti is defending the strikes.
Dolcetti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samuel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samuel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dolcetti down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Samuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samuel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dolcetti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Samuel but great work by Dolcetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dolcetti wants to control but Samuel is keeping him busy.
Samuel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samuel wants to control but Dolcetti postures up.
Samuel is trying to get back to half guard.
Dolcetti stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolcetti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samuel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Samuel.
Jacen Dolcetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Samuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samuel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Samuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samuel, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for George Samuel!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for George Samuel!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for George Samuel!
George Samuel wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Puyol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Puyol's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman- Metallica. Sergio Puyol is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Curtis!
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, Sergio Puyol!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puyol gets a takedown into half guard.
Curtis tries to get to full guard but Puyol has control of the leg.
Curtis trying to control here.
Curtis tries to roll over but Puyol keeps him under control.
Puyol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Puyol seems to be working for a kimura but Curtis defends the submission attempt.
Puyol works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curtis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curtis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Curtis tries to get to full guard but Puyol has control of the leg.
Puyol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Puyol is working for a kimura but Curtis is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puyol is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Curtis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Curtis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Puyol looks gassed!
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.
Puyol is looking for a sweep.
Curtis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Curtis avoids the attempt from Puyol to control.
Puyol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curtis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Puyol's face.
Curtis has control of Puyol's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Puyol regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Puyol is looking to improve his position but Curtis isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Curtis has hold of Puyol's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Puyol manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Puyol tries to hold on but Curtis postures up.
Puyol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puyol tries to hold on but Curtis postures up.
Curtis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Puyol regains half guard.
Puyol is looking to improve his position.
Curtis is trying to control. Puyol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis is looking to advance position but Puyol won't allow it.
Puyol is looking to improve his position.
Curtis throwing shots but Puyol is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puyol is staying active underneath Curtis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puyol gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Puyol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Curtis stuffs the takedown.
Curtis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puyol counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Curtis controls Puyol momentarily but Puyol frees himself.
Curtis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Puyol trying to hold on to Curtis's head to control him but Curtis postures up.
Puyol holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Curtis is working for a kimura but Puyol is defending it quite comfortably.
Puyol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curtis pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puyol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curtis pulls his head out easily.
Curtis trying to control the action but Puyol is working from the bottom.
Puyol wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy.
Curtis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Curtis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puyol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Curtis's guard.
Puyol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Puyol stopping the sweep attempt from Curtis.
Puyol trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puyol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Puyol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puyol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Curtis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Puyol has his hands clasped together but Curtis extends an breaks Puyol's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Curtis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Curtis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Preston Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Preston Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws a series of punches but Haaasik moves out of range.
Haaasik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barksdale fails with the takedown
and Haaasik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barksdale won't be happy with that.
Haaasik with the ground and pound but Barksdale regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Barksdale won't allow Haaasik to pass to mount.
Barksdale trying to control from the bottom.
Haaasik is looking to take a break and control but Barksdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barksdale wants to improve his position but Haaasik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haaasik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haaasik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
Haaasik is looking to advance position but Barksdale won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barksdale doesn't manage to clinch there - Haaasik circles away.
Barksdale doesn't manage to clinch there - Haaasik circles away.
Haaasik misses with a straight right.
Haaasik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barksdale counters with a shoot takedown. Haaasik fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale pushing down on Haaasik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barksdale works his way into side control.
Haaasik is looking to regain half guard here but Barksdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haaasik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haaasik is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Haaasik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haaasik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale wants to stand up but Haaasik has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Haaasik won't allow Barksdale to pass to mount.
Haaasik trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Barksdale.
Barksdale takes the fight into the clinch.
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barksdale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haaasik has a takedown stuffed.
Preston Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berdo Haaasik.
Haaasik misses with the combination.
Barksdale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haaasik counters with a two punch combo.
Haaasik looks gassed!
Haaasik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik clinches up with Barksdale and pushes him back against the cage.
Barksdale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haaasik uses from the top position.
Barksdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barksdale keeping full guard, as Haaasik tries to pass.
Haaasik drops back looking for a leg! Barksdale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barksdale manages to kick Haaasik off! Haaasik jumps back into Barksdale's guard.
Barksdale pushes Haaasik off and gets back to his feet.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haaasik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haaasik's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is concentrating on defense, preventing Barksdale from advancing position.
Barksdale is looking to take a break and control but Haaasik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barksdale is working for a kimura but Haaasik is defending it quite comfortably.
Haaasik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barksdale pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haaasik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barksdale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barksdale's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Preston Barksdale will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haaasik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haaasik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haaasik fails with a takedown attempt.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haaasik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barksdale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haaasik counters with a single leg into guard. Barksdale didn't expect that.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet but Haaasik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haaasik wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Haaasik postures up.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Haaasik from controlling successfully.
Haaasik pushes down on Barksdale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haaasik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barksdale won't allow Haaasik to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaasik wants to take a breather but Barksdale is having none of it.
Haaasik with the ground and pound but Barksdale uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barksdale looking for a sweep. Not yet Barksdale, not yet.
Haaasik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barksdale is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haaasik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barksdale slaps away a takedown attempt from Haaasik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barksdale clinches.
Barksdale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barksdale trying to control the action but Haaasik is working from the bottom.
Barksdale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Haaasik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haaasik trying to hold on to Barksdale's head to control him but Barksdale postures up.
Haaasik moves into full guard.
Haaasik controls Barksdale momentarily but Barksdale frees himself.
Haaasik working for a triangle but Barksdale defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haaasik's head.
Barksdale wants to stand and escape but instead Haaasik has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet but Haaasik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haaasik passes Barksdale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haaasik is trying to control. Barksdale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haaasik wants to free his trapped foot but Barksdale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barksdale is in trouble now - Haaasik has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik trying to control but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haaasik controlling from the full mount.
Barksdale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haaasik tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barksdale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Haaasik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barksdale tries to roll over but Haaasik keeps him under control.
Haaasik trying to control from half guard but Barksdale is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berdo Haaasik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barksdale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Haaasik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barksdale stopping the sweep attempt from Haaasik.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Haaasik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barksdale manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haaasik stands up over Barksdale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haaasik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barksdale is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barksdale wants to control but Haaasik passes into side.
Haaasik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barksdale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haaasik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barksdale, who protects the arm well.
Barksdale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haaasik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haaasik keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale is really struggling to control Haaasik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haaasik is trying to keep Barksdale in close.
Haaasik managing to control the position.
Barksdale controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik working for a triangle but Barksdale defends it easily.
Barksdale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haaasik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barksdale is one step ahead there.
Barksdale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barksdale has gone for a leg lock! Haaasik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barksdale's guard.
Haaasik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barksdale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haaasik has managed to get both his arms back between Barksdale's legs - danger averted.
Haaasik passes into half guard.
Haaasik passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haaasik working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Barksdale looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Haaasik! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Berdo Haaasik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Storm tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Storm is defended easily by Griffin.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm looks for the body kick but Griffin saw that one coming.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffin.
Storm throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Storm.
Lance Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin advances position into side control!
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Storm is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Griffin yanks on the arm and Storm is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Griffin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes to the cage accompanied by fue a por trabajo y le comieron lo de abajo. Augustine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tim Augustine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathan Corbett's chin.
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212 lbs
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213 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Augustine!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustine misses the jab.
Corbett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Augustine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corbett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corbett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Augustine working a defensive guard here.
Corbett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Augustine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Corbett, into his guard.
Augustine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Augustine throwing strikes from guard but Corbett blocks nicely.
Corbett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Augustine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augustine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Augustine is aware though and is defending well.
Corbett looking for a sweep. Not yet Corbett, not yet.
Augustine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Augustine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corbett.
Corbett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corbett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corbett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustine is out of range and Corbett settles back down.
Augustine avoids a kick to the body.
Augustine lands with a nice combination. Corbett backs away looking to recover.
Corbett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corbett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Corbett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Augustine raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corbett tries to reverse the position but Augustine maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine is working for a guillotine from mount but Corbett frees his head quite easily.
Augustine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Corbett wants to control but Augustine is having none of it.
Augustine tries to control but Corbett wriggling away.
Augustine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Corbett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustine scoring with punches and elbows.
Corbett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Augustine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corbett trying to control from the bottom.
Augustine is looking to advance position but Corbett won't allow it.
Corbett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corbett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corbett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Augustine.
Augustine passes Corbett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corbett wants to control but Augustine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corbett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augustine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augustine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augustine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Corbett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corbett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Augustine's guard.
Augustine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Corbett passes into side control.
Augustine is not content to let Corbett control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Augustine tries to bench press Corbett off him but Corbett keeps the position.
Corbett tries to advance to mount but can't.
Augustine manages to get back to half guard.
Augustine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corbett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corbett has managed to get both his arms back between Augustine's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corbett passes Augustine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corbett wants to work for an arm triangle but Augustine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Augustine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corbett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Augustine counters with a shoot takedown. Corbett fights it but they end up in guard.
Augustine landing some decent shots from guard.
Augustine tries to free his leg and advance position but Corbett is retaining full guard.
Augustine passes into half guard.
Corbett looking for submissions off his back.
Tim Augustine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corbett is defending against the submission attempts here by Augustine.
Corbett wants to get back to full guard.
Corbett actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corbett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corbett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ground and pound from Augustine.
Augustine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augustine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corbett's head.
Augustine working over Corbett with some ground and pound. Corbett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Corbett is looking for a sweep. Augustine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Augustine is working for a submission of some sort.
Corbett is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Augustine there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corbett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Augustine misses with a head shot. Corbett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Corbett wants to sweep but no luck.
Corbett keeping moving, preventing Augustine from controlling successfully.
Augustine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corbett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Augustine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corbett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Augustine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corbett wants to hit a switch here but Augustine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Corbett there!
Augustine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine looking to finish with strikes here!
Corbett wants to control but Augustine is having none of it.
Corbett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Augustine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Augustine prevents Corbett from getting the reversal.
Augustine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Augustine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corbett tries to hold on but Augustine pushes him away.
Augustine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corbett tries to lock up and control but Augustine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Augustine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine punishing his opponent with strikes.
Corbett is desperately trying to improve his position but Augustine has a good base and remains in mount.
Corbett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Corbett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corbett wants to control from the top but Augustine keeps moving.
Corbett connects with a couple of short punches.
Corbett wants to pass the guard but Augustine is keeping the position.
Corbett postures up.
Corbett throwing strikes but missing.
Augustine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corbett!
Corbett taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Augustine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Corbett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Corbett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Augustine lands but Corbett takes it in his stride.
Augustine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corbett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corbett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corbett throws a leg kick
and Augustine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustine throws a jab when Corbett was well out of range.
Augustine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corbett.
Corbett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Augustine thumps Corbett with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett takes a swing at Augustine's ribcage but misses.
Corbett throws the kick towards the body but Augustine avoids it.
Augustine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Augustine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corbett avoids it really well and circles away.
Corbett thows a leg kick but Augustine checks it
and Augustine counters with a straight right hand.
Corbett tries to score with a low kick but Augustine moves his leg out of the way.
Corbett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustine throws a right hand that Corbett ducks under and follows up with a left that Corbett also avoids with ease.
Augustine throws a series of punches but Corbett moves out of range.
Corbett blocks a head kick by Augustine.
Corbett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corbett throws a head kick but Augustine moves out of range.
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.
Corbett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corbett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corbett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corbett misses with a low kick as Augustine jumps back.
Nathan Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corbett misses with a leg kick.
Corbett scores with a hook to the body. Augustine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustine moves out of range as Corbett throws a body kick.
Augustine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Augustine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tim Augustine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Augustine checks the leg kick.
Augustine with a poor takedown
and Corbett counters with a straight right hand.
Nathan Corbett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Augustine.
Corbett is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Augustine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corbett circles away quickly and effectively.
Augustine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corbett on the side of the head.
Corbett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corbett is defended easily by Augustine.
Augustine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corbett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corbett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Corbett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustine.
Corbett misses with a leg kick
and Augustine counters with a head kick. That will keep Corbett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Corbett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Augustine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Augustine throws a hook to the side of Corbett's head but Corbett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corbett as he avoids it easily.
Corbett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corbett wants to land a leg kick but Augustine is out of range.
Augustine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corbett counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corbett misses with a low kick.
Corbett scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Corbett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Augustine 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Tim Augustine!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Tim Augustine!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Tim Augustine!
Tim Augustine wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson lands a jab to Kovacs's midsection.
Michael Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson cracks a nice hook into Kovacs's ribs.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacs takes one to the chin there.
Grayson drops Kovacs with a beautiful combination! Kovacs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grayson is looking for the KO!
Kovacs is rocked!
It looks like Michael Kovacs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovacs.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Grayson finish him?
A head kick misses from Grayson.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Kovacs seems to have recovered his senses.
Grayson connects with a looping right hand.
Grayson drops Kovacs with a huge uppercut! Kovacs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Grayson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Grayson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman has chosen Bonecrusher- Neva Scared as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Dwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Dwan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zimmerman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dwan misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dwan.
Dwan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dwan throws a body kick that misses.
Dwan thows a body kick. Zimmerman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dwan lands the left hand.
Dwan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dwan throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
Dwan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman checks a low kick from Dwan.
Dwan fails with the takedown
and Zimmerman moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zimmerman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dwan postures up.
Dwan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimmerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dwan is aware though and is defending well.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dwan passes into half guard.
Dwan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zimmerman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zimmerman can't escape the position.
Dwan controlling from mount.
Dwan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Dwan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan fails to advance to Zimmerman's back.
Dwan is going olschool here, as he tries to force Zimmerman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zimmerman shrugs it off.
Zimmerman tries to hold on but Dwan postures up.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman reaches up to try and control the position but Dwan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Zimmerman rolls and tries to escape and now Dwan has his back!
Dwan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman trying to control the hands but Dwan breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dwan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.
Zimmerman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dwan is not going to allow Zimmerman to sit and survive in this position.
Zimmerman wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman trying to control the action but Dwan just sinks the hooks in.
Zimmerman tries to roll but Dwan sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dwan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dwan lands a high kick!
Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
Dwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dwan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dwan shoots for a double leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well. He's pushed Dwan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dwan cracks Zimmerman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dwan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dwan misses with a straight right.
Zimmerman wants to slow Dwan down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunch! Dwan slams his shin into Zimmerman's torso.
Dwan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwan digs a right hand underneath Zimmerman's ribcage. Zimmerman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dwan tries to break free but Zimmerman pushes him back against the cage.
Dwan misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman has picked Dwan up - he's going for a ride! Zimmerman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dwan is not content to let Zimmerman control the position.
Zimmerman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dwan wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dwan tries to roll over but Zimmerman keeps him under control.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dwan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman landing punches.
Dwan is desperately trying to improve his position but Zimmerman has a good base and remains in mount.
Dwan is squirming around, avoiding Zimmerman's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan is looking to improve his position but Zimmerman isn't that keen on the idea.
Zimmerman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dwan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Zimmerman!
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pop
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