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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilan Seddigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seddigh has chosen Brotha Lynch Hung - Refuse To Lose as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ray Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilan Seddigh! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seddigh gets a takedown into half guard. Seddigh wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Seddigh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Seddigh prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Seddigh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Seddigh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seddigh's head. Seddigh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. Seddigh missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seddigh on the ground. Seddigh moves into full guard.
Seddigh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Seddigh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seddigh keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Seddigh keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Seddigh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Seddigh controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Seddigh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson postures up.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seddigh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Seddigh's legs - danger averted. Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Seddigh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Seddigh looks gassed! Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jackson cracks Seddigh with a solid left hand.
Seddigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Seddigh keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seddigh is keeping the position for now. Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Seddigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seddigh pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilan Seddigh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Joans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Joans! 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, Rodney Malone! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joans swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone. Joans jabs at Malone's body.
Joans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Joans lands a nice shot to the head.
 It looks like Rodney Malone has been cut. A nice elbow there by Joans. Joans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. 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! Malone really wants to buck Joans off and get back to his feet. Joans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malone hang on?
 That has opened up Rodney Malone's cut even more. BOOM! Joans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
 The cut above Rodney Malone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodney Malone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mikey Joans!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Federiq Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lou Reed - Walk On the Wild Side. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bridges 's choice of entrance music: Ludacris - Get Back. 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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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Federiq Santos! 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, Christopher Bridges ! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bridges takes a body punch but keeps moving. Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Christopher Bridges has been cut. Bridges avoids the body shot from Santos.
Bridges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos. Bridges takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Santos looks to land a left hand but Bridges moved out of range nicely. Bridges moves away from the strike by Santos. Bridges tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Bridges looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bridges moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Santos. Bridges scores with punches from side control. Bridges working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Santos is not content to let Bridges control the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bridges is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bridges throws a strike aimed at the side of Santos's head but Santos avoids it well. Bridges working the body and head with strikes. Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Bridges looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Santos is avoiding damage well.
Bridges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bridges is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well. Santos tries to bench press Bridges off him but Bridges keeps the position.
 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. Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bridges trying to control the position but Santos is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well.
Bridges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bridges looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Santos is avoiding damage well.
Santos sneaks back into half guard. Santos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Santos trying to hold on to Bridges 's head to control him but Bridges postures up.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bridges . Bridges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bridges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bridges in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bridges !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Bridges !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vand de Housen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hermiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vand de Housen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LIL WAYNE- DROP THE WORLD. Hermiston has chosen Rusty Cage as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Vand de Housen! 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, Andrew Hermiston! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hermiston scores with a jab to the body. Hermiston tries for a takedown but Vand de Housen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Hermiston looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hermiston is looking to chop away at Vand de Housen's legs. Vand de Housen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermiston throws a leg kick but Vand de Housen checks it.
Hermiston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Vand de Housen is pulling down on Hermiston's head to control his posture. Hermiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Vand de Housen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hermiston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hermiston is looking to advance position but Vand de Housen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Hermiston wants to hold on but Vand de Housen pushes him away. Vand de Housen looking to finish with strikes here!
Hermiston can't escape the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hermiston blocking the ground and pound. Vand de Housen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Vand de Housen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vand de Housen thowing shots but they're missing. Vand de Housen controlling his opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Vand de Housen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Vand de Housen wants to control the pace but Hermiston is squirming around nicely. Vand de Housen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vand de Housen looking to control but Hermiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Vand de Housen controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vand de Housen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermiston is looking to escape. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hermiston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vand de Housen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Hermiston will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vand de Housen lands a head kick. Hermiston smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Vand de Housen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vand de Housen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hermiston.
 It looks like Patrick Vand de Housen has been cut. Hermiston scores with a jab.
Hermiston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Vand de Housen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Vand de Housen tries to bench press Hermiston off him but Hermiston keeps the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Vand de Housen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hermiston wants to stand but Vand de Housen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
 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. Hermiston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vand de Housen defending well though. Hermiston wants to get back to his feet.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hermiston throws a head kick that misses. Hermiston tries to close the distance and clinch but Vand de Housen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hermiston throws a right and a left that both miss. Hermiston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vand de Housen. That one must have hurt. Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vand de Housen.
Hermiston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vand de Housen circles away. Hermiston is breathing heavily. Vand de Housen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vand de Housen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vand de Housen shoots in and bounces Hermiston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Vand de Housen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermiston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Vand de Housen throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vand de Housen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hermiston is trying to control the position but Vand de Housen postures up. Vand de Housen preventing the sweep. 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 Patrick Vand de Housen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Patrick Vand de Housen'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. This is the final round!
Vand de Housen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hermiston moves away from the strike by Vand de Housen. Hermiston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vand de Housen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermiston. Vand de Housen takes a swing at Hermiston's ribcage but misses. Patrick Vand de Housen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vand de Housen gets a clinch. Vand de Housen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermiston avoids it. A right handed body shot lands from Hermiston.
Hermiston has had enough of the clinch but Vand de Housen keeps him there for the moment. Vand de Housen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hermiston is looking to break free of the clinch but Vand de Housen has double underhooks. Hermiston throws a punch but it's blocked by Vand de Housen. Vand de Housen stalling in the clinch.
Hermiston tries to break free but Vand de Housen pushes him back against the cage. Vand de Housen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermiston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hermiston tries to throw a body punch but Vand de Housen avoids it by throwing Hermiston back against the cage. Hermiston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vand de Housen has Hermiston pressed against the cage.
Hermiston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vand de Housen walks away with a smile on his face. Hermiston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Vand de Housen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hermiston misses with a two punch combination.
Vand de Housen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermiston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vand de Housen. A head kick from Vand de Housen lands but Hermiston takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Andrew Hermiston has been cut. Hermiston takes a kick to the side of the head. A big right from Vand de Housen misses. Vand de Housen throws a leg kick which misses Hermiston's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermiston tries to avoid it. Vand de Housen scores with a leg kick.
Vand de Housen throws a leg kick which misses Hermiston's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermiston tries to avoid it. Hermiston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vand de Housen. Vand de Housen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vand de Housen - that will leave a mark!
Vand de Housen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vand de Housen tries to land a knee to the head but Hermiston blocks with his arms.
Come on Vand de Housen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hermiston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vand de Housen. Vand de Housen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vand de Housen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermiston prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hermiston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermiston working hard to break the clinch. Hermiston trying to stall but Vand de Housen improves his position.
Vand de Housen misses with a knee to the head. Hermiston avoiding damage as Vand de Housen throws knees to the body.
Hermiston tries to pull guard but Vand de Housen won't allow it.
Vand de Housen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermiston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vand de Housen gets underhooks to prevent Hermiston's takedown attempt.
Patrick Vand de Housen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Hermiston. Vand de Housen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vand de Housen slowing the pace effectively. Hermiston is trying to break the clinch but Vand de Housen is controlling him. Vand de Housen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermiston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hermiston tries to clinch but fails miserably and Vand de Housen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Vand de Housen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermiston's calf. Vand de Housen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermiston tries to clinch but fails miserably and Vand de Housen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Andrew Hermiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vand de Housen. Hermiston shrugs it off though. A punch combination from Hermiston misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hermiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermiston, not yet. Hermiston is looking to stand up but Vand de Housen isn't so interested in that idea. Hermiston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hermiston keeping full guard, as Vand de Housen tries to pass.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Vand de Housen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Andrew Hermiston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hermiston wants to stand but Vand de Housen is controlling the position.
Vand de Housen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight! Patrick Vand de Housen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vand de Housen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen! Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen! Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Patrick Vand de Housen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurai Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Land comes into the arena with Por Ti Volare blaring out of the sound system. Gomez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Pimpin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hurai Land! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Gomez! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Land tried to score with a low kick but Gomez checks it. Land misses with a head kick.
Gomez checks the leg kick. Gomez has a takedown stuffed. Land throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. 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. Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Land. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gomez looking to pass the guard. Gomez preventing the sweep. Gomez wants to control from the top but Land keeps moving.
Land looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Land looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Land looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Land! Gomez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Land. Land content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Land pulls his head out easily. Land not landing any meaningful shots this time. Land is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gomez won't allow Land to pass to mount. Land seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gomez fails with the takedown. Land tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it. Land tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center. A clash of legs there as Gomez blocks the low kick. Land throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily. Gomez tries to bum rush Land with a series of wild strikes but Land uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomez checks a leg kick.
Gomez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
 The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Land is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gomez looks gassed!
Gomez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Land is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomez stands up. Land cracks the inside of Gomez's front leg. Gomez blocks a head kick by Land.
Land misses with a kick to the body.
Land throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily. Gomez avoids a kick to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Land throws a nice inside leg kick. Land pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Land sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hurai Land has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez. Land looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Land tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomez showed some decent athleticism there. Land is trying to stand.
Land is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez is trying for a kimura here. Land looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gomez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfredo Gomez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine has chosen The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Long! 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, Tim Augustine! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Augustine throws a looping overhand right but Long ducks down to avoid it. Augustine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Long if he has to take too many more of those.
Tim Augustine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Long fails in his attempt to clinch. Augustine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Augustine duly obliges. Left hook, right uppercut from Augustine. Augustine is looking to chop away at Long's legs. Long throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustine keeps the fight on the outside. Long throws a right hand that Augustine ducks under and follows up with a left that Augustine also avoids with ease. Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Augustine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Long throws a combination that misses and Augustine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Augustine thuds a left hand into Long's body.
Augustine clinches. Augustine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A slapping leg kick lands for Augustine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Long pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Augustine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Long. Augustine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Long takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Augustine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Long looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Long wants to control but Augustine postures up. Long is breathing heavily. Augustine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working. Augustine working the ground and pound. Augustine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Augustine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Augustine tries to score with some ground and pound. Long controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Augustine lands an elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Long parries the strikes from Augustine easily there. Augustine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Long to escape.
Augustine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Long is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Augustine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Augustine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy has chosen Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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157 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kovacs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ron Jeremy! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jeremy scores with a hook to the body. Kovacs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jeremy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kovacs is breathing heavily. Kovacs tries to clinch up but Jeremy circles away and keeps his distance. Kovacs loses concentration momentarily and Jeremy pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kovacs crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Jeremy finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Jeremy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naor Yozem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Aguayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yozem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chris Cornell - You Know My Name. Aguayo has chosen Colegiada by Alex Bueno as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naor Yozem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Carlos Aguayo! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguayo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yozem was covering up waiting for the punch and Aguayo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aguayo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yozem is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aguayo, into his guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yozem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Aguayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Yozem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aguayo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aguayo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aguayo! Yozem tries to bench press Aguayo off him but Aguayo keeps the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yozem misses with a strike from the bottom. Aguayo with the ground and pound but Yozem regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Yozem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aguayo. Aguayo prevents Yozem from improving his position. The fighters are battling for position here. Yozem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yozem looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aguayo has picked Yozem up and slammed him! Yozem can't keep hold of the triangle and Aguayo manages to pass to side control! Aguayo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yozem's legs.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Aguayo in side control, throwing shots but Yozem defends. Aguayo misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Yozem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Yozem wants to pass to mount but Aguayo is defending the position. Aguayo is pressing down on Yozem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Yozem stopping the sweep attempt from Aguayo. Yozem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Aguayo keeping full guard, as Yozem tries to pass. Yozem won't allow Aguayo to sweep him here. Aguayo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aguayo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yozem!
 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. Yozem manages to regain half guard. Good work. Aguayo throwing shots but Yozem is blocking nicely. Yozem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yozem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yozem is looking for a triangle here but Aguayo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Carlos Aguayo will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aguayo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Yozem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yozem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aguayo! Yozem scoring with strikes but Aguayo is staying in there. Aguayo is trying desperately to improve position.
Yozem goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aguayo is on top in guard.
Yozem wants to stand up but Aguayo is controlling him.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Yozem looking for a guillotine here but Aguayo defends easily.
Aguayo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Aguayo throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yozem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aguayo passes into side control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Aguayo landing a few strikes. Aguayo misses with the ground and pound. Yozem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Aguayo is trying to get back to full guard. Yozem has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Aguayo wants to hold on but Yozem pushes him away. 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. Yozem working away from the top, dropping strikes. Aguayo is looking to get to half guard.
Yozem goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aguayo is on top in guard.
Yozem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aguayo!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Aguayo is trying to escape the mount.
Yozem is going olschool here, as he tries to force Aguayo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aguayo shrugs it off. Aguayo is in a horrible position here. Yozem smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aguayo is trying to escape the mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Naor Yozem dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Aguayo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yozem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Yozem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aguayo's best efforts. Yozem is looking to get back to is feet but Aguayo passes into side control.
Aguayo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Yozem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Aguayo is thwarting Yozem's attempts to control the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aguayo lands a nice short elbow. Yozem wants to get back to full guard. Yozem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Yozem is pressing down on Aguayo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yozem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aguayo defends well. Aguayo throwing strikes but missing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Yozem trying to control the position.
Yozem has an active guard here but Aguayo has managed to pass into half guard.
Naor Yozem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aguayo is working for a kimura but Yozem is defending it quite comfortably.
Aguayo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Yozem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aguayo trying to control the action but Yozem is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Yozem won't allow Aguayo to pass to mount. Aguayo is keen to just control but Yozem is a slippery customer. Yozem manages to get to full guard.
Aguayo thows a big elbow that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aguayo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Yozem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aguayo's guard. Yozem is looking to work some ground and pound but Aguayo has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight! Juan Carlos Aguayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Aguayo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Naor Yozem! Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Naor Yozem! Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Naor Yozem!
Naor Yozem wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Fattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knapp's choice of entrance music: Chevelle - The Red. 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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24
184 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Fattuso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Knapp! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fattuso misses with a straight right. Some wild striking there from Knapp.
Fattuso avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A swing and a miss from Knapp. Fattuso avoids the body shot from Knapp.
A punch lands to the side of Fattuso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Silvio Fattuso has been cut. Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fattuso.
Knapp drops Fattuso with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fattuso looks back up at him and smiles so Knapp waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Fattuso is rocked! Fattuso staying out of range there. Oh Fattuso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fattuso seems to have got his legs back now. Fattuso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knapp. Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Fattuso ducks down to avoid it. Knapp misses with a combination
and Fattuso counters with a lovely straight right hand! Knapp scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Knapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Knapp thuds a left hand into Fattuso's body. Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Fattuso. Fattuso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Knapp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fattuso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Knapp throws a body punch but Fattuso moves out of range. Fattuso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knapp counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fattuso is breathing heavily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Knapp lands a nice hook to Fattuso's body. Fattuso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Peter Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fattuso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 Silvio Fattuso's cut is getting worse. Fattuso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp drops Fattuso with a beautiful combination! Fattuso stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knapp is looking for the KO! Fattuso wants to clinch and Knapp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knapp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fattuso. Knapp misses with a body shot
and Fattuso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fattuso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fattuso seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Knapp shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Fattuso is backing up but Knapp catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Fattuso covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Knapp Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Knapp!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jak Progresso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Progresso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Barn Axe. Grayson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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152 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jak Progresso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Progresso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grayson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grayson throws a shot from downtown. Progresso moves away and avoids it. Grayson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Progresso counters with an outside leg kick.
Progresso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Progresso takes a swing at Grayson's ribcage but misses. Progresso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A head kick misses from Grayson. Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Progresso throws out the jab. A combination from Grayson does no damage. Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Progresso. Progresso thumps Grayson with a low kick. Grayson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Progresso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Progresso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grayson. Grayson looks to land a combination but Progresso avoids it well. Grayson throws a combination. Progresso tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Grayson misses with a hook to the body
and Progresso counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Grayson is lucky that one didn't land flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Progresso just misses with a punch to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Grayson cracks Progresso with an open hand slap. Grayson throws a jab when Progresso was well out of range. Grayson cracks a nice hook into Progresso's ribs. Progresso looks to land a left hand but Grayson moved out of range nicely. Progresso slips under a jab. Grayson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Progresso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Progresso avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Progresso. Grayson misses with a double jab.
Grayson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Grayson connects with a right hand. Progresso shakes it off. Progresso lands a slapping body shot.
Grayson avoids the body shot from Progresso.
Grayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Grayson misses with a series of wild punches.
Grayson fails to land with a series of punches.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Progresso uses good head movement to avoid it. Progresso swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Progresso finds it's target. Progresso takes a swing at Grayson's ribcage but misses. Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grayson lands with a cross. A shot to de liver by Grayson. Beautiful body shot. Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Progresso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Progresso digs a good body shot into Grayson's ribs. Progresso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Progresso has closed the distance and engaged Grayson in a clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Grayson.
Progresso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Grayson presses Progresso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Grayson digs a right hand into Progresso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Progresso's gas tank. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Grayson blocks an elbow strike. Progresso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Grayson pushes Progresso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Progresso is breathing heavily.
Grayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Progresso ducks right into an uppercut from Grayson. A shot to the body from Grayson misses and Progresso counters with a straight right hand. Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grayson ducks under a wild hook from Progresso. Grayson moves out of range as Progresso strikes. Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Progresso is looking to score with low kicks. Progresso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The fight stays on the outside here - Grayson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Progresso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Progresso misses the jab. Grayson throws the left hand but Progresso avoids the punch easily. Grayson misses with a double jab
and Progresso counters with a stiff right hand. Grayson throws a body punch but Progresso moves out of range. Progresso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Grayson misses with a few strikes there.
Progresso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Progresso moves out of range of the body kick from Grayson.
Grayson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Progresso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Grayson moves forwards but Progresso connects with a nice, crisp jab. Progresso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson. Grayson throws a series of punches but Progresso moves out of range. Grayson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Grayson 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.
Grayson loads up on a big right hand but Progresso slips the punch. Marcus Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Progresso has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Grayson.
Grayson manages to break the clinch.
Progresso throws a right hand that Grayson ducks under and follows up with a left that Grayson also avoids with ease. Progresso checks a leg kick. Grayson throws a combination that misses and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Progresso was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson. Grayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Grayson tries to clinch but Progresso moves away and Progresso counters with a right hand to the body. Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Marcus Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Progresso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Progresso throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range. Progresso jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grayson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Progresso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Some wild striking there from Grayson.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson throws a combination that misses and Progresso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Progresso counters with a leg kick. Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Progresso circles away quickly and effectively. Progresso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Grayson. Grayson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Progresso looks to land a body kick but Grayson moved away. Grayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Progresso scores with a jab. Grayson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Grayson misses with a body shot.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss! Grayson misses with a combination
and Progresso counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Grayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Progresso scores with a leg kick.
Progresso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Progresso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Progresso misses with a straight right. Grayson tried to score with a low kick but Progresso checks it. Grayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Progresso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Grayson misses. Some wild striking there from Grayson.
Progresso ducks under a wild hook from Grayson. Grayson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Progresso to score with a decent uppercut. Grayson slips under a jab from Progresso.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Grayson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Progresso to counter with a crisp jab. Progresso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Grayson misses. Grayson misses with a hook. Progresso ducked under it nicely. Progresso throws a chopping leg kick but Grayson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Grayson wants to clinch but Progresso slips to the side and Progresso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Progresso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson. Progresso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Progresso avoids the body shot from Grayson.
Grayson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A combination from Progresso does no damage. Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Progresso was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson. Grayson misses with a body shot.
Progresso cracks the inside of Grayson's front leg. Progresso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grayson.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Grayson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Progresso counters with a nice body shot. Progresso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grayson on the side of the head. Grayson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Grayson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Progresso to counter with a crisp jab. Grayson misses with a straight left. Grayson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Progresso misses with a straight right. Progresso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grayson. Progresso walks into a jab. Grayson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Progresso ducks under a wild hook from Grayson. Grayson misses with an uppercut. Progresso saw that one coming. Grayson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grayson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Progresso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jak Progresso dominated that second round. That's time! Progresso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grayson scores with a three punch combo!
Progresso circles away from the clinch attempt and Progresso counters with a three punch combo that has Grayson backing up. Grayson nods at Progresso to acknowledge the strikes. Progresso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grayson circles away quickly and effectively. Progresso throws a leg kick but Grayson moved away. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Progresso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Progresso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grayson circles away quickly and effectively. Grayson looks to land a combination but Progresso avoids it well. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Progresso counter with a right hand. Grayson throws a combination that misses and Progresso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grayson looks to land a left hand but Progresso moved out of range nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Progresso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grayson. Grayson misses with a few strikes there.
Grayson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grayson throws a big shot that misses. Grayson throws a looping overhand right but Progresso ducks down to avoid it. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Progresso counters with a straight right hand. Grayson misses with a kick to the body.
Progresso connects with the punch. Grayson throws out a powerful jab. Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Progresso. Grayson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grayson there as he acknowledges the shot. A big right from Grayson misses. Grayson lands with a hook. Progresso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Progresso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Progresso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grayson circles away quickly and effectively. Grayson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Progresso counter with a right hand. Grayson wants to clinch and Progresso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grayson's knee momentarily.
Progresso has managed to clinch.
Grayson lands a right hand. Grayson throws a head punch that misses. Grayson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Grayson avoids the elbow strike from Progresso, against the cage.
Progresso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Progresso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Progresso missing with knees to the body.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Progresso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grayson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Progresso.
Still in the clinch, Grayson scores with a nice short uppercut. Progresso pushes Grayson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Grayson takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Marcus Grayson has been cut.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Progresso blocks a body shot from Grayson. Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grayson takes a shot to the head. Grayson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Progresso's elbow. Grayson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Progresso blocking some punches.
Progresso lands an elbow that stopped Grayson in his tracks for a moment. A shot in the inside from Grayson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson. Grayson blocks an elbow strike. A right handed body shot lands from Progresso.
Progresso misses with an elbow strike.
Progresso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Progresso missing with knees to the body.
Progresso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grayson's defenses. Progresso pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Progresso tries to land knees in the clinch but Grayson avoids the damage to the body. Grayson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Grayson stalling in the clinch but Progresso improves position. Grayson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Progresso has Grayson pressed against the cage, preventing Grayson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Progresso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grayson is defending well for now. Grayson blocks an elbow strike from Progresso.
Progresso pushes off an throws an elbow but Grayson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Grayson scores with a shoulder strike.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Progresso counters with a stiff right hand. Progresso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A decent looking cross lands there for Grayson. Grayson takes a swing at Progresso's ribcage but misses. Grayson lands a really nice looking cross but Progresso seems unphased.
Grayson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A left lands for Progresso. Progresso sizes up Grayson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Grayson. Grayson misses with a straight left. Progresso lands with an overhand left. Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jak Progresso showed his dominance in that final round. I think Progresso 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 for Marcus Grayson! Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight as a draw! Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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