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EEC 79 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger has chosen A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart as his entrance music. Ryan Ballinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Credible!
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, Ryan Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Credible paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Credible shoots in and bounces Ballinger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ballinger trying to keep a closed guard but Credible is proving a slippery customer.
Ballinger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ballinger avoids the attempt from Credible to control.
Credible tries to reverse the position but Ballinger maintains control.
Ballinger throws some wild stikes that Credible manages to avoid easily.
Credible tries to reverse the position but Ballinger maintains control.
Ballinger raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger breaks from Credible's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ballinger working Credible over with strikes here.
Ballinger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Credible tries to reverse the position but Ballinger maintains control.
Ballinger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ballinger landing punches.
Ballinger lands a heavy elbow.
Ballinger breaks from Credible's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Credible is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Credible is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Credible is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Credible trying desperately to get to his feet.
Credible seems to have got his legs back now.
Credible is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballinger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Credible looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Credible is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger lands a big elbow.
Credible is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ballinger lands with some strikes.
Credible in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Credible tries to lock up and control but Ballinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ballinger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Credible is desperately trying to improve his position but Ballinger has a good base and remains in mount.
Ballinger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Credible can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Credible tries to lock up and control but Ballinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ballinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Credible is breathing heavily.
Ballinger landing punches.
Credible is desperately trying to improve his position but Ballinger has a good base and remains in mount.
Ballinger lands with some strikes.
Credible gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Credible working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ballinger.
Ballinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Credible wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Credible manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Credible moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ballinger has worked his arm free - good work by Ballinger!
Ballinger tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Credible throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Credible with the ground and pound but Ballinger regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Credible prevents Ballinger from improving his position.
Ballinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ballinger wants to control but Credible is keeping busy.
Credible throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Credible is looking for a kimura but Ballinger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Credible to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ballinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ballinger misses with the combination.
Credible feints and as Ballinger raises his hands in defense, Credible changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ballinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Credible stands up over Ballinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Credible throws a strike but Ballinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ballinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballinger won't allow Credible to sweep him here.
Ballinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ballinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Credible swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballinger throwing strikes but missing.
Ballinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ballinger is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ballinger connects with the punch.
Justin Credible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Credible looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ballinger wants to sweep here but Credible controlling him for the moment.
Credible working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballinger's head.
Credible scoring with punches to the head and body.
Credible slips nicely into half guard.
Credible scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger has hold of Credible's hands but Credible slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Credible is nestled in close to Ballinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Credible landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Credible connects with a nice short shot to Ballinger's temple.
Credible thows a huge punch but Ballinger dodges it nicely.
Credible takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Credible connects with a nice short shot to Ballinger's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Credible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ballinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Credible thows a huge punch but Ballinger dodges it nicely.
Credible thows a huge punch but Ballinger dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Credible is nestled in close to Ballinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Credible frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Credible putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ballinger is trying to escape the mount.
Credible raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Credible connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Credible lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Credible working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Credible connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Credible looking for a guillotine from mount but Ballinger is having none of it.
Ballinger is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Credible.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Credible landing punches.
Ballinger tries to reverse the position but Credible maintains control.
Credible raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Credible dominated that second round.
That's time! Credible's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Credible gets a takedown into half guard.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Credible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ballinger is in trouble now - Credible has advanced to mount!
Ballinger is trying to escape the mount.
Ballinger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Credible.
Poor strikes thrown by Credible there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ballinger throws a strike but Credible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Credible lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Credible trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Credible accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Credible working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballinger trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Credible pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Credible throws a strike but Ballinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Credible preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Credible uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballinger.
Credible closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Credible lands in his opponent's guard.
Credible loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Credible is one step ahead there.
Credible drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Credible jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Credible won't allow Ballinger to sweep him here.
Credible chips away with some ground and pound.
Credible has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ballinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballinger, not yet.
Credible is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Credible is working Ballinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Credible scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Credible lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ballinger keeping full guard, as Credible tries to pass.
Credible pushing down on Ballinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Credible lands a nice short elbow.
Ballinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Credible.
Ballinger trying to control here.
Credible is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ballinger tries to get to full guard but Credible has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Credible showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Credible 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Credible!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Krunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phobos Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krunov comes to the cage accompanied by Marcus Krunov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Krunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phobos Carter!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krunov circles away.
Krunov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Krunov is trying to maintain the position but Carter is very close to passing his half guard.
Carter wants to free his trapped foot but Krunov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carter stalling.
Krunov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krunov trying to control the position.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krunov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krunov has a closed guard, preventing Carter from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Krunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Krunov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carter is looking to defend but Krunov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carter! Krunov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carter taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Krunov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Romanaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misha Romanaski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
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, Misha Romanaski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanaski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romanaski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romanaski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Romanaski has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Romanaski.
Tyler is pressing down on Romanaski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Romanaski trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Romanaski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanaski distracts Tyler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyler is looking for a triangle but Romanaski pushes his legs off easily.
Romanaski looking to pass the guard.
Romanaski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyler's guard.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanaski.
Tyler actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanaski is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Romanaski is looking to advance position but Tyler won't allow it.
Tyler is looking for a sweep. Romanaski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romanaski is pressing down on Tyler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyler is holding on for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romanaski 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.
Romanaski thows a big elbow that misses.
Romanaski trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Romanaski defends easily.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Romanaski scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanaski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Romanaski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tyler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Romanaski's back instead.
Tyler doesn't have the hooks in and Romanaski manages to turn into his guard.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Romanaski defends easily.
Romanaski postures up and lands a big shot to Tyler's brow.
Romanaski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanaski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romanaski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romanaski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Romanaski from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romanaski scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanaski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Romanaski.
Romanaski waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Romanaski.
Romanaski misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Romanaski.
Romanaski gets the takedown into side control.
Tyler tries to improve position but can't.
Tyler taking a bit of punishment here - Romanaski scoring with strikes.
Tyler seems a little lost for a moment, as Romanaski dominates the positioning.
Tyler is not content to let Romanaski control the position.
Tyler wants to control but Romanaski postures up.
Romanaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Tyler manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanaski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romanaski prevents Tyler from improving his position.
Romanaski lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt
and Romanaski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyler's guard.
Tyler has momentary wrist control but Romanaski slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanaski is in close to Tyler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romanaski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyler has his foot on Romanaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanaski works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romanaski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romanaski landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Romanaski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyler with a poor takedown
and Romanaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romanaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanaski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Misha Romanaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romanaski lands a couple of elbows.
Romanaski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanaski scoring with some ground and pound.
Romanaski wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romanaski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romanaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romanaski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Romanaski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Romanaski throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanaski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romanaski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanaski looking to sit in guard and control but Tyler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romanaski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyler manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has his feet on Romanaski's thighs here. He's pushed Romanaski 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! Romanaski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaplan comes to the cage accompanied by Tenderness by General Public. Dave Kaplan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Kaplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaplan circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaplan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Kaplan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson is looking to slow Kaplan down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kaplan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Kaplan getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is not content to let Kaplan control the position.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to kick Kaplan off but Kaplan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kaplan wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaplan trying to control the pace.
Kaplan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Kaplan missing with the ground and pound from 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaplan scores a takedown into full mount!
Thompson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kaplan's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kaplan 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.
Kaplan shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaplan circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Kaplan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to slow Kaplan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaplan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaplan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaplan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kaplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaplan gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson is staying active underneath Kaplan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaplan throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
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.
Thompson is staying active underneath Kaplan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaplan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Kaplan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaplan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Kaplan shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaplan is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaplan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kaplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaplan misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan checks the leg kick.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Kaplan avoids nicely.
Kaplan shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corey Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaplan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaplan.
Corey Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson tries to bum rush Kaplan with a series of wild strikes but Kaplan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaplan circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Kaplan checks it.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaplan.
Kaplan fails with the takedown.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Thompson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaplan.
Thompson throws a right hand that Kaplan ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaplan also avoids with ease.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaplan.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaplan gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaplan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Kaplan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Velouer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velouer comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become. 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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189 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Velouer!
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, Marco Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Velouer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Red Velouer has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velouer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Velouer.
Velouer checks a leg kick.
Velouer leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velouer but Velouer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Red Velouer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Rossi.
Velouer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velouer wants to work for an arm triangle but Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rossi wants to control but Velouer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velouer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rossi is just riding it out for now. Velouer eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velouer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Velouer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rossi working for a triangle but Velouer defends it easily.
Velouer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velouer 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velouer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velouer wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.
Velouer advances to half guard.
Velouer is looking to advance position but Rossi won't allow it.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velouer.
Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velouer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velouer is breathing heavily.
Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rossi working for a triangle but Velouer defends it easily.
Velouer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velouer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velouer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velouer defends well.
Rossi looking to control.
Velouer 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.
Velouer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velouer advances position into side control!
Rossi tries to buck Velouer off but Velouer is having none of it.
Velouer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velouer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Velouer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velouer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velouer 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.
Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rossi regains half guard.
Velouer wants to work for an arm triangle but Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velouer pulls his head out easily.
Velouer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rossi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Velouer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oloc Chisley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oloc Chisley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Green!
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, Oloc Chisley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green digs a good hook to Chisley's body.
Chisley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green catches Chisley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chisley throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Jab by Chisley.
It looks like Reggie Green has been cut.
Green misses with a combination
and Chisley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chisley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chisley cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chisley moves away from the strike by Green.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Reggie Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green defending well as Chisley loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses the jab.
A big right from Green misses.
Chisley tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Chisley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green looks to land a left hand but Chisley moved out of range nicely.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisley.
Chisley lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Chisley misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chisley lands a nice shot to the body.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green misses the jab.
Chisley lands with an overhand left.
Green is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green throws a looping overhand right but Chisley ducks down to avoid it.
Chisley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chisley gets slowly back to his feet.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Chisley feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Chisley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chisley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chisley wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chisley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control here.
Chisley is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chisley to get the leverage.
Green gets full guard.
Green managing to control the position.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chisley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chisley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chisley trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Chisley is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Chisley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Chisley wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chisley counters by moving into the clinch.
Green manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oloc Chisley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Green's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chisley misses with a combination
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oloc Chisley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisley moves into the clinch.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chisley.
Chisley tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Chisley drops back down to his feet.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisley.
Green pushes Chisley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chisley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chisley is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Chisley has the dominant position.
Green can't break the clinch.
Chisley breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Chisley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chisley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
A lazy left from Chisley finds it's target.
Green misses with a double jab
and Chisley counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Green! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oloc Chisley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Austin's choice of entrance music: Six Million Dollar Man. 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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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Benz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz misses with a hook.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Benz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Benz is just out of range.
Austin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Austin swings for the body but Benz moves out of range.
Benz throws a big shot that misses.
Austin throws a head kick but Benz moves out of range.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Benz's head but Benz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin takes a swing at Benz's ribcage but misses.
Benz misses the shot to the body.
Benz moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz avoids the head kick by Austin.
Austin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benz counters with a two punch combo.
Austin wants to clinch.
Benz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Austin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benz counters with a right hand to the body.
Austin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benz counters with a straight right hand.
Benz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benz counters with a straight right hand.
Benz blocks a jab.
Benz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin throws a one two combo.
Austin misses with the combination.
Austin looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Benz.
Austin looks to clinch
and Benz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Austin thinking.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Benz moves out of range easily.
Austin closes the distance but Benz moves to the side
and Benz counters with a nice uppercut.
Benz throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benz drops Austin with a beautiful combination! Austin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benz is looking for the KO!
Austin is rocked!
Benz stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Austin is still on wobbly legs! Can Benz finish him?
Benz digs a good hook to Austin's body.
Austin seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benz scores with a hook.
Austin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benz counters with a right hand to the body.
Benz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Austin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benz counters with a crisp right that sends Austin to the canvas! Benz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Benz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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216 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey swinging wilding here.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Dempsey.
Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dempsey to score with a decent uppercut.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Dempsey walks into a straight right hand from Masters.
It looks like KJ Dempsey has been cut.
Dempsey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dempsey's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Masters.
Masters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dempsey scores with a sloppy right hand. Masters should have avoided that one.
Dempsey misses with a hook. Masters ducked under it nicely.
Dempsey misses with a straight left.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dempsey at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters slips under a jab.
Dempsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Masters.
Dempsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
KJ Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey looks gassed!
Masters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dempsey's hands.
Dempsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masters has time to react.
Dempsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dempsey misses with a double jab
and Masters counters with a shoot takedown. Dempsey fights it but they end up in guard.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters distracts Dempsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters scoring with some ground and pound.
Dempsey looking to control.
Dempsey wants to hit a switch here but Masters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dempsey there!
Masters lands with some strikes.
Dempsey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dempsey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Masters landing shots from mount.
Dempsey can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters lands a heavy elbow.
Masters avoids the attempt from Dempsey to control.
Masters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dempsey?
Dempsey flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Masters lands a nice shot to the head.
Masters lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dempsey 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.
Ground and pound from Masters.
Masters thows a huge punch but Dempsey dodges it nicely.
Masters moves into full mount! Dempsey won't be happy about that!
Dempsey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Masters fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dempsey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters landing strikes from the mount and Dempsey is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters looking to finish Dempsey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dempsey!
Masters cracks Dempsey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dempsey hang on?
Dempsey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masters is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Masters working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dempsey can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KJ Dempsey'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.
Nice uppercut lands for Masters. That snapped Dempsey's head back.
A swing and a miss from Dempsey.
Trent Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
Dempsey misses with a combination
and Masters counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Dempsey! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Masters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Masters!
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pop
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