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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryouta Tsukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalahu Kahala (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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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryouta Tsukuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalahu Kahala!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahala misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsukuda slips under a jab from Kahala.
Tsukuda throws a one two combo.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Tsukuda.
Danga de danga de dang - Tsukuda scores with a four punch combination!
Kahala throws a series of punches but Tsukuda avoids them all with ease.
Kahala checks the leg kick.
Tsukuda feints and then cracks Kahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahala down.
Kahala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kahala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsukuda.
No joy there for Kahala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsukuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahala.
Tsukuda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahala.
Kahala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsukuda.
Kahala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kahala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahala dodges the punch combination from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsukuda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kahala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Kahala blocks a head kick by Tsukuda.
Kahala falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kahala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kahala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsukuda misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahala throws a right hand that Tsukuda ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsukuda also avoids with ease.
Tsukuda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahala thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsukuda tries to bum rush Kahala with a series of wild strikes but Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahala misses with a looping left.
Tsukuda slips a jab and a cross from Kahala.
Tsukuda misses with a wild combination.
Tsukuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Tsukuda throws a series of punches but Kahala moves out of range.
Kahala misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahala dodges the punch combination from Tsukuda.
Kahala is looking to land body kicks.
Kahala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsukuda throws a series of punches but Kahala avoids them all with ease.
Tsukuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahala.
Some bone on bone action there as Kahala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahala looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsukuda is just out of range.
Kahala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsukuda counters with a leg kick.
Kahala looks to throw the jab but Tsukuda is out of range.
Kahala scores with a jab.
Tsukuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahala's sensitive parts.
Tsukuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Tsukuda both land. Nice combination.
Kahala looks gassed!
Kahala dodges the punch combination from Tsukuda.
Kahala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsukuda counters with a series of strikes. Kahala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsukuda moves out of range as Kahala strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda swinging wilding here.
Tsukuda is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kahala looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsukuda is just out of range.
Tsukuda misses with a wild combination.
Tsukuda feints and then cracks Kahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahala down.
Tsukuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahala. That did some damage!
Tsukuda throws a sloppy head kick and Kahala moves out of range easily.
Tsukuda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahala's calf.
Tsukuda misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda feints and then cracks Kahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahala down.
Kahala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsukuda tries to bum rush Kahala with a series of wild strikes but Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsukuda misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsukuda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Tsukuda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsukuda is looking to slow Kahala down with leg kicks.
Tsukuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsukuda throws a leg kick which misses Kahala's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahala tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsukuda, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a sloppy head kick and Kahala moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsukuda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsukuda lands a head kick!
Tsukuda scores with a three punch combo!
Tsukuda stalks Kahala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kahala's face. Kahala staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsukuda throws a sloppy head kick and Kahala moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Tsukuda lands but Kahala takes it in his stride.
Tsukuda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsukuda misses with a wild combination.
Tsukuda misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsukuda throws a right hand that Kahala ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahala also avoids with ease.
Tsukuda connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Kahala misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryouta Tsukuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsukuda misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Tsukuda.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kahala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tsukuda has got the better of the exchanges.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Tsukuda.
Tsukuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsukuda slips under a jab from Kahala.
Kahala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsukuda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsukuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kahala blocks a head kick by Tsukuda.
Tsukuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsukuda lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryouta Tsukuda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahala throws out a loose jab but Tsukuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsukuda thumps Kahala with a low kick.
Tsukuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahala is breathing heavily.
Tsukuda swinging wilding here.
Tsukuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsukuda moves out of range as Kahala strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsukuda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsukuda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsukuda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsukuda misses with a double jab.
Tsukuda throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Kahala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kahala in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kahala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tsukuda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tsukuda moves away from the strike by Kahala.
A punch combination from Tsukuda misses.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a right hand that Kahala ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahala also avoids with ease.
Kahala throws a combination that misses
and Tsukuda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kahala misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Kahala misses.
Kahala throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsukuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Tsukuda.
Kahala misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Tsukuda misses.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Nice defenses there by Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a head kick but Kahala moves out of range.
Tsukuda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tsukuda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tsukuda throws a sloppy head kick and Kahala moves out of range easily.
Kahala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kahala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tsukuda scores with a leg kick.
Kahala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahala circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Tsukuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsukuda scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tsukuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsukuda misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kahala.
Tsukuda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tsukuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahala can do to turn this around?
Tsukuda misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsukuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahala's knee momentarily.
Kahala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tsukuda throws a head kick that misses.
Tsukuda throws a nice looking combination but Kahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsukuda lands with a kick to the temple. Kahala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tsukuda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahala's calf.
Tsukuda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahala.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsukuda.
Kahala throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda throws a right hand that Kahala ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahala also avoids with ease.
Kahala throws a lazy right hand but Tsukuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalahu Kahala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahala's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kahala duly obliges.
Kahala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kahala throws a hook but Tsukuda blocks it.
A head kick misses from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsukuda looks to land a combination but Kahala avoids it well.
Ryouta Tsukuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsukuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsukuda misses with a two punch combination.
Kahala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Tsukuda.
Kahala swinging wilding here.
Tsukuda throws a series of punches but Kahala avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda feints and then cracks Kahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahala down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryouta Tsukuda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tsukuda fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsukuda moves out of range as Kahala strikes.
Kahala swinging wilding here.
Tsukuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kahala misses with a two punch combination.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Tsukuda.
Tsukuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahala circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsukuda misses with a double jab.
Kahala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsukuda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tsukuda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsukuda throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Tsukuda does no damage.
Kahala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsukuda!
Tsukuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsukuda throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Tsukuda scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukuda scores with a leg kick.
Tsukuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsukuda throws a head kick that misses.
Tsukuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsukuda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tsukuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsukuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahala. That did some damage!
Tsukuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsukuda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsukuda feints and then cracks Kahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahala down.
A good leg kick by Tsukuda.
Tsukuda throws a right hand that Kahala ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahala also avoids with ease.
Tsukuda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kahala backs up against the cage.
Tsukuda looks to land a combination but Kahala avoids it well.
Tsukuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsukuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahala circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsukuda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahala's calf.
Kahala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryouta Tsukuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsukuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsukuda throws a one two combo.
Tsukuda misses with a double jab
and Kahala counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsukuda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tsukuda thumps Kahala with a low kick.
Tsukuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahala looks to land a right hand but Tsukuda moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda feints and then cracks Kahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahala down.
Tsukuda tries to bum rush Kahala with a series of wild strikes but Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Kahala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsukuda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsukuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsukuda lands with a slapping head kick.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Tsukuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsukuda throws a head kick that misses.
Tsukuda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsukuda swinging wilding here.
Kahala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tsukuda counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsukuda!
Kahala throws a hook to the side of Tsukuda's head but Tsukuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsukuda misses with the combination.
Tsukuda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahala tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsukuda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahala misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsukuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsukuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahala.
Kahala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Tsukuda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsukuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsukuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahala.
Kalahu Kahala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahala circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsukuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsukuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Tsukuda.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Tsukuda.
Kahala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsukuda counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsukuda ducks under a wild hook from Kahala.
Tsukuda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsukuda throws a series of strikes that have Kahala backpedaling.
Kahala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsukuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahala.
Tsukuda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryouta Tsukuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsukuda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryouta Tsukuda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Banderman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). stone comes to the cage accompanied by I made it. Banderman has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Xavier stone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barry Banderman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Banderman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banderman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
stone scores with a takedown into Banderman's guard.
stone throws a strike but Banderman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banderman throwing strikes but missing.
Banderman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banderman defends well.
Banderman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banderman trying to control the position from guard on top but stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banderman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banderman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banderman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
stone is looking for a triangle here but Banderman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
stone is looking to regain half guard here but Banderman keeps moving and retains side control.
stone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Banderman blocking the ground and pound attempt from stone.
stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
stone is looking to advance position but Banderman won't allow it.
Banderman manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banderman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banderman wants to get back to his feet but stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banderman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
stone throws and elbow that misses. Banderman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in stone's guard. Nice move by Banderman!
stone working for a triangle but Banderman defends it easily.
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.
stone keeping moving, preventing Banderman from controlling successfully.
Banderman connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
stone has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Banderman doesn't defend quickly enough and stone has managed to lock this one up! Can Banderman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to stone on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xavier stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Heines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Heines has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Heines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Bell!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heines throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell.
Heines misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heines connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heines pinned against the cage. Heines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Heines does no damage.
Heines swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Heines swinging wilding here.
Heines throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Heines looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heines swivels and escapes.
Heines slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Heines looks to land a combination. Bell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Heines misses with a combination
and Bell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bell won't allow Heines to get back to his feet.
Bell is looking to stand up but Heines won't let him.
Bell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Heines manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell takes the fight into the clinch.
Heines has had enough of the clinch but Bell keeps him there for the moment.
Heines wants to get back to striking at distance but Bell won't allow it.
Heines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heines throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Heines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bell tries for a takedown but Heines manages to get underhooks.
Joshua Heines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Bell.
Heines manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua Heines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heines throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
Heines drops Bell with a beautiful combination! Bell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heines is looking for the KO!
Bell is rocked!
Heines looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Heines finish him?
Heines lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Heines dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Heines!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Damascus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepard comes into the arena with Im Made Of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of? blaring out of the sound system. Damascus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by seek n strike - soulfly. 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Damascus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damascus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damascus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damascus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shepard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shepard is looking to clinch but Damascus is avoiding it.
Shepard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shepard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shepard jumps guard but Damascus stands there with Shepard around his waist. Shepard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damascus wants to break free but Shepard has control.
A bit of stalling here from Shepard.
Damascus wants a takedown but no success here.
Damascus misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damascus manages to break the clinch.
Shepard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damascus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damascus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shepard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Damascus looks gassed!
Shepard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard thumps Damascus with a low kick.
Damascus swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepard.
Shepard shoots for a takedown but Damascus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damascus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shepard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Damascus did well to prevent Shepard getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shepard in particular looking to stall.
Shepard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shepard not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Damascus!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard scoring with strikes but Damascus is staying in there.
Shepard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shepard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Damascus is bucking up trying to escape but Shepard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard controlling from the full mount.
Shepard'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damascus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shepard controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chris Shepard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shepard clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shepard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Damascus moves into the clinch successfully.
Damascus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Damascus lands a shot to the body.
Damascus breaks the clinch.
Damascus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shepard's sensitive parts.
Damascus throws a combination. Shepard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Chris Shepard has been cut.
Alex Damascus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damascus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shepard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Damascus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damascus misses with a two punch combination.
Damascus tries to clinch up but Shepard circles away and keeps his distance.
Damascus misses with a few strikes there.
Damascus throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Shepard moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damascus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shepard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shepard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard content to control rather than advance.
Shepard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Damascus defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shepard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shepard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damascus keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damascus is looking to control Shepard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damascus avoid being mounted?
Shepard trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damascus keeps working.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chris Shepard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shepard shoots in looking for a takedown. Damascus tries to sprawl out of it but Shepard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damascus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damascus forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Damascus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damascus closes the distance but Shepard moves to the side
and Shepard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Damascus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shepard.
Damascus pushes Shepard up against the cage in a clinch.
Damascus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shepard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Damascus has had enough of the clinch but Shepard keeps him there for the moment.
Shepard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damascus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Damascus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepard trying to control the position from guard on top but Damascus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard stops Damascus from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Damascus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Shepard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Damascus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damascus throws a head kick that misses.
Damascus darts in and clinches Shepard up against the cage.
Damascus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Damascus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shepard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shepard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Damascus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Damascus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard drives through and clinches with Damascus against the cage.
Shepard gets underhooks to prevent Damascus's takedown attempt.
Shepard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Damascus can't fight it off and eventually Shepard manages to take the fight to the floor. Damascus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shepard postures up in Damascus's guard and throws a big left but Damascus blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shepard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shepard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shepard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damascus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damascus kicks Shepard off and gets to his feet.
Shepard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damascus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shepard trying to control but Damascus is working from the bottom.
Shepard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damascus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damascus wants to stand but Shepard is controlling the position.
Shepard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damascus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damascus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shepard controls the pace.
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.
Shepard trying to control but Damascus is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Damascus throws a lazy head kick
and Shepard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shepard keeps control of Damascus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Damascus manages to get underhooks.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Damascus holds him up against the cage and eventually Shepard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damascus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepard's efforts to push away.
Damascus is trying to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shepard 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Shepard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Counter striker
Granite 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcon as he avoids it easily.
Falcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcon is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcon moves in looking to clinch but Crosby pushes him off.
Falcon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crosby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crosby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcon is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Falcon tries to clinch there but Crosby circles away.
Falcon moves in looking to clinch but Crosby pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Falcon moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcon throws a head kick that half lands.
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon tries to clinch up but Crosby circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcon throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.
Falcon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby tries to land a leg kick but Falcon saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcon is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Nathan Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crosby circles away.
Falcon throws a leg kick but Crosby moved away.
Falcon scores with a nice body kick.
Crosby fails with the takedown.
Falcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcon moves in looking to clinch but Crosby pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcon, right into the meat.
Falcon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crosby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Falcon misses
and Crosby counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falcon - that will leave a mark!
Falcon tries to clinch there but Crosby circles away.
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crosby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nathan Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Crosby.
Falcon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcon tries to clinch but Crosby moves away
and Crosby counters with a head kick. That will keep Falcon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Falcon blocks a jab.
Falcon closes the distance but Crosby moves to the side
and Crosby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Falcon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crosby counters with a head kick. That will keep Falcon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Falcon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crosby circles away.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Falcon avoids nicely.
Falcon tries to clinch up
and Crosby counters with a thumping low kick.
Falcon tries to clinch
and Crosby counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Falcon dominated that round.
That's time! Falcon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Falcon tries to clinch up
and Crosby counters with a big head kick but Falcon shrugs it off.
Falcon clinches but Crosby breaks the clinch
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Falcon darts in trying to clinch
and Crosby counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a head kick that misses.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crosby counters with a good low kick that Falcon was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crosby counters with a head kick.
Falcon throws a sloppy head kick and Crosby moves out of range easily.
Falcon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crosby counters with a big head kick but Falcon shrugs it off.
Falcon darts in trying to clinch
and Crosby counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon looks to clinch
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Falcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcon clinches but Crosby breaks the clinch
and Crosby counters with a good low kick that Falcon was not able to check.
Falcon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crosby counters with a nice body kick.
Falcon tries to clinch but Crosby moves away
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falcon darts in trying to clinch
and Crosby counters with a big head kick but Falcon shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Crosby - just one landing.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crosby throws a combination. Falcon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Falcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcon tries to clinch up
and Crosby counters with a left and a right that stings Falcon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crosby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcon looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falcon tries to clinch but Crosby moves away
and Crosby counters with a left and a right that stings Falcon.
Crosby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Falcon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcon tries to clinch up
and Falcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crosby counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Crosby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Falcon tries to clinch
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falcon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcon wants to clinch but Crosby slips to the side
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falcon wants to clinch
and Crosby counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Falcon checks a leg kick.
Falcon moves out of range as Crosby throws a body kick.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcon is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crosby is defended easily by Falcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Falcon wants to clinch but Crosby slips to the side
and Crosby counters with a three punch combo that has Falcon backing up. Falcon nods at Crosby to acknowledge the strikes.
Crosby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Falcon.
Falcon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crosby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Falcon wants to clinch but Crosby slips to the side
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Falcon wants to clinch but Crosby slips to the side
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Crosby blocks the low kick.
Crosby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcon tries to clinch
and Crosby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falcon clinches but Crosby breaks the clinch
and Crosby counters with a body kick that stops Falcon in his tracks momentarily.
Falcon moves forwards but Crosby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Falcon tries to clinch up
and Crosby counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Falcon.
Falcon darts in trying to clinch
and Crosby counters with a good low kick that Falcon was not able to check.
Nathan Falcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcon wants to clinch but Crosby slips to the side
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon darts in trying to clinch
and Crosby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falcon throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Falcon looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crosby throws a low kick but Falcon avoids it.
Falcon looks to clinch
and Crosby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garrett Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crosby counters with a good, hard body kick but Falcon shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Crosby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crosby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Crosby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhett Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhett Hart!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hart counters with a series of strikes. Stinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hart counters with a one-two to the body.
Stinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart gets full guard.
Stinson wants to stand but Hart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stinson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart looking to ground and pound but Stinson is blocking nicely.
Stinson can't escape the position.
Hart misses with a head shot.
Hart with shots to the head and body - Stinson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stinson can't escape the position.
Hart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hart punching from mount but Stinson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hart throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stinson is breathing heavily.
Hart lands a big elbow.
Stinson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart drops a big elbow. That's hurt Stinson! More shots from Hart and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhett Hart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Pattison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Pattison!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattison checks a leg kick.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pattison has time to react.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Pattison sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller tries to clinch but Pattison moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Pattison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pattison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pattison is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Pattison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Pattison is controlling him
Pattison trying to control the pace.
Pattison is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pattison is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pattison is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Miller pushes Pattison off looking to stand but Pattison dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller swinging wilding here.
Miller wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Pattison moves into the clinch.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Pattison.
Miller is trying to break free.
Pattison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pattison looking for a takedown.
Mark Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pattison.
Miller tries to break free but Pattison pushes him back against the cage.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pattison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pattison lands a takedown into guard.
Pattison looks gassed!
Pattison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Pattison is having none of it.
Pattison trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pattison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller pulls Pattison in close to his closed guard and prevents Pattison from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Pattison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller throws the left hand but Pattison avoids the punch easily.
Mark Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Pattison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pattison looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Pattison looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Pattison slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pattison to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pattison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice body kick.
Mark Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pattison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pattison tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pattison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pattison has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattison has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pattison wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Pattison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pattison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pattison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Pattison avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller looks to clinch
and Pattison counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller is trying to stand.
Pattison thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller tries to kick Pattison off but Pattison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattison prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller is trying to control but Pattison passes into side control!
Pattison is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pattison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pattison moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pattison.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Pattison moves into the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller tries to clinch but Pattison moves away
and Pattison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Pattison keeps him there for the moment.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Pattison's takedown attempt.
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 Mark Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pattison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pattison counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Pattison is dominant here and he's now got Miller's back!
Pattison is trying to control but Miller is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pattison is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pattison blocks a leg kick.
Miller clinches but Pattison breaks the clinch
and Pattison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pattison can't get the takedown.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pattison checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller wants to break free but Pattison has control.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pattison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pattison gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pattison is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Pattison trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pattison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Pattison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pattison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Pattison from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pattison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattison decides to stand back up. Pattison steps back and let's Miller get back to his feet.
Pattison tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pattison shoots and misses
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Pattison circles away.
Pattison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Mark Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pattison.
Pattison moves into the clinch.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pattison.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Pattison won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Pattison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pattison 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunderson comes to the cage accompanied by Ok Go - This Too Shall Pass. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramos's choice of entrance music: Salute Your Solution. 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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184 lbs
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23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Gunderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramos catches Gunderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunderson looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Gunderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Gunderson does no damage.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gunderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramos momentarily.
Gunderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunderson takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Gunderson tries a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gunderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunderson misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Gunderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunderson.
Gunderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunderson lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunderson.
Gunderson pushes Ramos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Gunderson is controlling him.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Gunderson is controlling him.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gunderson.
Gunderson stalling in the clinch.
Gunderson lands with a light punch inside.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Gunderson has him pressed against the cage.
Gunderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Gunderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gunderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gunderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunderson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunderson.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunderson won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Gunderson.
Gunderson stalling in the clinch.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunderson.
Gunderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Gunderson.
Ramos tries to circle away but Gunderson has him pinned against the cage.
Gunderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Gunderson has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Gunderson.
A bit of stalling here from Gunderson.
Gunderson works on Ramos's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Gunderson.
Ramos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunderson in his tracks.
Ramos blocks the body kick.
Gunderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunderson.
Phil Gunderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos throws a combination. Gunderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramos!
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 Phil Gunderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Ramos misses
and Gunderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunderson misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a crisp one two that drops Gunderson! Ramos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gunderson to his feet! Gunderson is in big trouble!
Gunderson is rocked!
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
Gunderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunderson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ramos really felt that one!
A right-left combo lands from Ramos.
Oh Gunderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gunderson is looking to close the distance but Ramos sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gunderson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gunderson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Victor Ramos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejanrdo Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apachi Hopachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejanrdo Cordoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apachi Hopachi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoba shoots in and bounces Hopachi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cordoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopachi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cordoba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cordoba drops back looking for a leg! Hopachi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hopachi manages to kick Cordoba off! Cordoba jumps back into Hopachi's guard.
Cordoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopachi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cordoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba drops back looking for a leg! Hopachi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hopachi manages to kick Cordoba off! Cordoba jumps back into Hopachi's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopachi is looking to clinch.
Cordoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cordoba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cordoba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopachi defends it well.
Cordoba stands up out of the half guard.
Hopachi cracks Cordoba with an open hand slap.
It looks like Alejanrdo Cordoba has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopachi misses with a two punch combination.
Hopachi swinging wilding here.
Cordoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cordoba throws a hook to the side of Hopachi's head but Hopachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cordoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Cordoba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cordoba is breathing heavily.
Hopachi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cordoba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopachi misses with a series of wild punches.
Alejanrdo Cordoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopachi defending well as Cordoba loads up on a big left hand.
Hopachi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cordoba scores a takedown into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopachi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cordoba looking for a guillotine from mount but Hopachi is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopachi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba looking to secure an arm triangle but Hopachi defends it well.
Cordoba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hopachi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopachi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Cordoba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cordoba prevents Hopachi from getting the reversal.
Cordoba misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hopachi is trying desperately to improve position.
Cordoba wants to finish this one by submission but Hopachi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cordoba.
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 Alejanrdo Cordoba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alejanrdo Cordoba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cordoba dodges the punch combination from Hopachi.
Cordoba slips a jab from Hopachi.
Cordoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopachi tries to clinch up but Cordoba circles away and keeps his distance.
Cordoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopachi on the side of the head.
Cordoba scores with a jab. Hopachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cordoba's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cordoba duly obliges.
It looks like Apachi Hopachi has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Cordoba digs a good body shot into Hopachi's ribs.
Cordoba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cordoba 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.
Cordoba looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordoba advances to half guard.
Cordoba wants to take a breather but Hopachi is having none of it.
Cordoba wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopachi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cordoba tries to pass to full mount but Hopachi defends it.
That's two 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.
Cordoba is working hard here to advance position.
Cordoba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cordoba stops Hopachi from getting back to his feet.
Hopachi is trying to maintain the position but Cordoba is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cordoba misses with a straight right.
Hopachi tries to bum rush Cordoba with a series of wild strikes but Cordoba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopachi.
Hopachi thows a body shot but no joy.
Cordoba throws a good cross that connects.
Hopachi misses with a few strikes there.
Cordoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopachi.
Cordoba connects with a body shot.
Hopachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cordoba tries to bum rush Hopachi with a series of wild strikes but Hopachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cordoba.
Hopachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cordoba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cordoba passes Hopachi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cordoba passes to full mount!
Cordoba is working for a guillotine from mount but Hopachi frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hopachi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hopachi shrugs it off.
Cordoba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordoba looking to control but Hopachi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cordoba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hopachi turns into him and now he's in Cordoba's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejanrdo Cordoba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by Hopachi.
Hopachi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cordoba slips a jab and a cross from Hopachi.
A big left from Hopachi misses.
Hopachi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopachi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alejanrdo Cordoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopachi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cordoba.
A jab from Cordoba does it's job there.
Cordoba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cordoba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cordoba passes Hopachi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hopachi is refusing to be controlled, as Cordoba sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopachi is trying to maintain the position but Cordoba is very close to passing his half guard.
Cordoba wants to pass to mount but Hopachi is defending the position.
Cordoba trying to control from half guard but Hopachi is working away.
Hopachi is trying to stand up here but Cordoba is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cordoba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cordoba is working for a guillotine from mount but Hopachi frees his head quite easily.
Hopachi prevents Cordoba from taking his back.
Hopachi tries to hold on but Cordoba pushes him away.
Cordoba forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba is looking for the choke from the back position but Hopachi is controlling his hands well.
Hopachi is trying to stand back up.
Cordoba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hopachi covering up well under a series of strikes from Cordoba.
Cordoba is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hopachi is defending well though. Cordoba let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hopachi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cordoba looking for the RNC.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopachi tries to roll but Cordoba sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejanrdo Cordoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cordoba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejanrdo Cordoba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Nagurski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Sanchez (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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KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronco Nagurski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagurski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Martin Sanchez has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Nagurski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nagurski.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagurski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagurski but Nagurski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagurski Rushes Sanchez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sanchez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nagurski Piles on the pressure and Sanchez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronco Nagurski!
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