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VFC 24 Kline v Andres PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Arnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Arnett looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Arnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phillip Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arnett looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Olsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arnett circles away quickly and effectively.
Arnett takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Curtis Arnett has been cut.
Olsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnett, pushing him back against the cage.
Arnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olsen smiles and moves away.
Olsen throws a shot to the body.
Olsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen drops an elbow to the side of Arnett's head.
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.
Olsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnett is just riding it out for now. Olsen eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Phillip Olsen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Olsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooh a lovely combination from Olsen sends Arnett down but not out. Olsen dives into side control looking to finish.
Arnett is rocked!
Arnett trying to remain calm as Olsen controls from the top position.
Oh Arnett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnett seems to have got his legs back now.
Arnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olsen stands up and beckons Arnett to his feet.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen shoots in for a takedown but Arnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Olsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Olsen clinches up with Arnett and pushes him back against the cage.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body.
Arnett keeps control of Olsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olsen presses Arnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body.
Olsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Olsen has Arnett pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Arnett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to de liver by Olsen. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab-cross combination lands for Olsen and sends Arnett crashing to the mat! Olsen follows him down to the mat - Arnett regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Olsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Olsen drops an elbow to the side of Arnett's head.
Olsen controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnett trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olsen stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Olsen controlling the action here.
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.
Olsen working over Arnett with some ground and pound. Arnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Olsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olsen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Olsen controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen working the ground and pound effectively.
Olsen controlling the pace for now.
Olsen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Olsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Despite being in the dominant position, Phillip Olsen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Olsen digs a good body shot into Arnett's ribs.
Olsen throws a left that rocks Arnett and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Olsen dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Arnett regain composure!
Arnett being controlled for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnett is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Curtis Arnett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Olsen has managed to clinch.
Olsen is trying to break free.
Olsen is trying to force a seperation but Arnett has the dominant position.
Olsen is trying to break the clinch but Arnett is controlling him.
Olsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Olsen is trying to force a seperation but Arnett has the dominant position.
Olsen is trying to break free.
Olsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnett won't allow it.
Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olsen.
Curtis Arnett's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olsen jabs Arnett right on the nose. Arnett blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Olsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arnett is looking for a sweep. Olsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Olsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arnett!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen avoids the attempt from Arnett to control.
Olsen lands with some strikes.
Olsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Olsen lands a big elbow.
Olsen controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Phillip Olsen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Arnett sprawling to the canvas. Olsen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Arnett hang on?
Olsen content to control rather than advance.
Phillip Olsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillip Olsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olsen slips a nice elbow through Arnett's hands, connecting with Arnett's forehead.
Olsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arnett defending well though.
Olsen trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olsen 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 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Olsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Confuses Sachmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Lamas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Confuses Sachmo's chin.
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Confuses Sachmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Lamas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachmo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sachmo with the ground and pound but Lamas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sachmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sachmo drops an elbow to the side of Lamas's head.
Sachmo is trying to control. Lamas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamas trying to control but Sachmo postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sachmo lands a nice short elbow.
Lamas wants to get back to full guard.
Sachmo wants to control but Lamas is keeping him busy.
Sachmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lamas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sachmo is trying to control. Lamas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sachmo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachmo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sachmo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lamas to regain full guard.
Sachmo 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.
Sachmo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lamas striking off his back but it's not causing Sachmo any problems.
Sachmo sitting in guard here, content to 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.
Sachmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sachmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sachmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sachmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamas.
Sachmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamas tries to sprawl out of it but Sachmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sachmo is defended easily by Lamas.
Sachmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamas. Lamas obviously looking to wear him down.
Sachmo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Confuses Sachmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamas moves into range and clinches up with Sachmo.
Lamas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lamas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sachmo wants to control but Lamas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachmo is breathing heavily.
Sachmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sachmo is not content to let Lamas control the position.
Sachmo is looking to improve his position.
Lamas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sachmo.
Sachmo keeping hold of Lamas's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Confuses Sachmo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lamas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sachmo is staying active underneath Lamas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sachmo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sachmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamas drops back looking for a leg! Sachmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sachmo manages to kick Lamas off! Lamas jumps back into Sachmo's guard.
Lamas looking to sit in guard and control but Sachmo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachmo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sachmo trying to move into half guard but instead Lamas has managed to sweep!
Sachmo is pulling down on Lamas's head. It's preventing any offense from Lamas, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lamas wants to control from the top but Sachmo keeps moving.
Sachmo is trying to keep Lamas in close.
Lamas wants to control from the top but Sachmo keeps moving.
Sachmo trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas throws and elbow that misses. Sachmo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lamas's guard. Nice move by Sachmo!
Sachmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sachmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sachmo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lamas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sachmo defends well.
Sachmois looking to pass into half guard but Lamas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lamas is in guard.
Sachmo keeping moving, preventing Lamas from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sachmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Sachmo trying to control the position here.
Lamas wants to control from the top but Sachmo keeps moving.
Sachmo wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sachmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamas is fighting to break Sachmo's control of his arms but Sachmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Confuses Sachmo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sachmo fails with the takedown
and Lamas counters by moving into the clinch.
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 Confuses Sachmo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sachmo fails with the takedown
and Lamas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sachmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lorenzo Lamas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sachmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lamas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sachmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamas is one step ahead there.
Sachmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamas is one step ahead there.
Lamas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sachmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sachmo pulls Lamas in to control the position.
Lamas stopping the sweep attempt from Sachmo.
Lamas 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lamas tries for a takedown but Sachmo circles away easily
and Sachmo counters with a shoot takedown. Lamas fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas controls Sachmo momentarily but Sachmo frees himself.
Sachmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamas has momentary wrist control but Sachmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Sachmo trying to control but Lamas is working from the bottom.
Lamas wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sachmo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachmo postures up and lands a big shot to Lamas's brow.
Lamas has control of Sachmo's left arm, preventing Sachmo from doing any damage.
Sachmo is in close to Lamas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sachmo lands a couple of digs.
Sachmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamas's head.
Sachmo scoring with some ground and pound.
Sachmo is stalling in the full guard.
Sachmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lamas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachmo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sachmo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sachmo trying to control but Lamas is working from the bottom.
Sachmo thows a big elbow that misses.
Lamas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sachmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lorenzo Lamas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Confuses Sachmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sachmo scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Confuses Sachmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sachmo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Confuses Sachmo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tessio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tessio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ned Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Tessio sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jenkins.
Tessio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Tessio persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Tessio throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side.
Tessio shoots in but no luck this time.
Tessio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tessio at a distance.
Tessio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tessio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tessio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tessio is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tessio is breathing heavily.
Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Tessio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins managing to control the position.
Tessio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Jenkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tessio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jenkins is trying to keep Tessio in close.
Tessio stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tessio shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Tessio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins scores a takedown into full mount!
Jenkins with shots to the head and body - Tessio looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins dominating with strikes here.
Tessio tries to reverse the position but Jenkins maintains control.
Jenkins lands a heavy elbow.
Jenkins dominating with strikes here.
Tessio is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tessio tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tessio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tessio is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessio wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Tessio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tessio wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Tessio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jenkins lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Tessio actively working from the bottom here.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tessio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Tessio punching from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to control. Tessio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tessio gets full guard.
Jenkins distracts Tessio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Jenkins does it's job there.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tessio blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Tessio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Jenkins 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.
Jenkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tessio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tessio throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Tessio wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessio working some strikes from top position.
Tessio postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Jenkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tessio slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins lands with a hook. Tessio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jenkins swings for the body but Tessio moves out of range.
Tessio fails to land with a series of punches.
Tessio tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tessio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tessio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tessio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike Tessio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tessio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tessio off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tessio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Tessio in a clinch.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins tries to break free but Tessio pushes him back against the cage.
Tessio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Tessio's body.
A jab from Jenkins does it's job there.
Tessio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jenkins thuds a left hand into Tessio's body.
Tessio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Tessio jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Tessio tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenkins leaves Tessio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tessio rather than just go for the knockout.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Tessio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tessio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tessio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jenkins dives on top into guard.
Jenkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tessio's guard.
Tessio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tessio trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working Tessio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tessio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jenkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tessio has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Tessio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jenkins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tessio has tightened it up now! Jenkins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Tessio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Hawkings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cammalleri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Hawkings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Cammalleri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cammalleri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cammalleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkings.
Cammalleri moves in looking to clinch but Hawkings pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cammalleri fails to pull guard.
Hawkings prevents Cammalleri from breaking the clinch.
Hawkings lands with a right to the head.
Hawkings breaks the clinch.
Cammalleri checks a leg kick.
Hawkings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cammalleri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawkings scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawkings takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkings gets caught flat footed, as Cammalleri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cammalleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkings wants to stand and escape but Cammalleri is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cammalleri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawkings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cammalleri manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawkings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cammalleri is looking for a triangle but Hawkings pushes his legs off easily.
Cammalleri being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawkings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawkings wants to get up but he can't break Cammalleri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cammalleri wants to sweep here but Hawkings controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkings wants to stand but Cammalleri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cammalleri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hawkings is now in half guard.
Cammalleri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cammalleri looks gassed!
Hawkings slips a nice elbow through Cammalleri's hands, connecting with Cammalleri's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawkings decides to return to a standing position.
Hawkings throws a leg kick but Cammalleri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawkings sizes up Cammalleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cammalleri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cammalleri is looking to slow Hawkings down with leg kicks.
Shawn Hawkings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cammalleri slips a jab and a cross from Hawkings.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawkings, right into the meat.
Hawkings closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hawkings throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkings content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hawkings decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawkings.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkings throws a nice looking combination but Cammalleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Hawkings.
Hawkings lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Hawkings 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.
Cammalleri motions for Hawkings to come forward. Cammalleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cammalleri is defended easily by Hawkings.
Hawkings misses with a double jab.
Hawkings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawkings throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawkings lands a body shot.
Hawkings lands with a right hand.
Hawkings lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkings is looking to slow Cammalleri down with leg kicks.
Hawkings misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawkings!
Hawkings lands with a cross.
Hawkings dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cammalleri. That did some damage!
Cammalleri is breathing heavily.
Hawkings lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkings connects with a right hand. Cammalleri shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cammalleri walks into a straight right hand from Hawkings.
Cammalleri takes one to the side of the head.
Hawkings lands with a nice combination. Cammalleri backs away looking to recover.
Hawkings throws a nice looking combination but Cammalleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkings catches Cammalleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawkings catches Cammalleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawkings lands a jab to the head.
Cammalleri is rocked!
Hawkings misses with a two punch combination.
Hawkings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cammalleri is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawkings finish him?
Hawkings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cammalleri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Cammalleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shawn Hawkings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkings scores with a leg kick.
Cammalleri seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawkings throws a series of punches but Cammalleri moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawkings. That snapped Cammalleri's head back.
Hawkings misses with a combination
and Cammalleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings lands with a straight right. Cammalleri didn't see that one coming.
Cammalleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawkings lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shawn Hawkings is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Hawkings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawkings.
Hawkings lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawkings punishes Cammalleri's body with a nice straight punch.
Cammalleri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cammalleri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkings cracks Cammalleri with a good jab.
Hawkings moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Hawkings finds it's target.
Hawkings lands with a nice combination. Cammalleri backs away looking to recover.
Hawkings lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawkings.
Hawkings is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hawkings lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings scores with a shot to the body.
Hawkings cracks Cammalleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkings throws a right and a left that Cammalleri avoids nicely.
Hawkings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawkings connects with a single shot there.
Cammalleri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawkings throws a leg kick which misses Cammalleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Cammalleri tries to avoid it.
Hawkings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawkings swinging wilding here.
Hawkings scores with a three punch combo!
Cammalleri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice combination there by Hawkings.
Hawkings looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hawkings not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cammalleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkings.
Hawkings lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkings throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawkings tests Cammalleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cammalleri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cammalleri was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawkings finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hawkings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Hawkings 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. And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawkings.
Hawkings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cammalleri can do to turn this around?
Cammalleri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawkings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cammalleri shoots and misses
and Hawkings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cammalleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cammalleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawkings.
Hawkings dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cammalleri. That did some damage!
Cammalleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cammalleri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cammalleri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cammalleri walks into a jab.
Hawkings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cammalleri's head.
Cammalleri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawkings scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Hawkings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cammalleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawkings.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawkings.
Hawkings lands with a nice combination. Cammalleri backs away looking to recover.
Hawkings scores with a nice right hand.
Hawkings looks to land a combination but Cammalleri avoids it well.
Cammalleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkings scores with a nice strike.
Hawkings jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hawkings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cammalleri's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Hawkings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkings with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cammalleri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawkings's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawkings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawkings throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cammalleri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkings cracks the inside of Cammalleri's front leg.
Hawkings lands with an uppercut that bounces Cammalleri off the cage and back into rage.
Hawkings tests Cammalleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkings lunges at Cammalleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cammalleri's hand.
Hawkings lands with a shot to the body.
Cammalleri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cammalleri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawkings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hawkings there.
Hawkings misses with the combination.
Hawkings lands with an uppercut that bounces Cammalleri off the cage and back into rage.
Hawkings scores with a hook.
Hawkings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cammalleri misses with a leg kick
and Hawkings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cammalleri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawkings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawkings scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawkings feints and as Cammalleri raises his hands in defense, Hawkings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawkings preventing the sweep.
Hawkings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hawkings preventing the sweep.
Hawkings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cammalleri is working an open guard so Hawkings takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shawn Hawkings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cammalleri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawkings lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawkings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawkings connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawkings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cammalleri backs up against the cage.
Hawkings connects with a right hand. Cammalleri shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Hawkings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cammalleri doesn't seem phased though.
Hawkings works over Cammalleri's head and body with a nice combination.
Cammalleri misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkings cracks Cammalleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawkings misses with a few strikes there.
Brian Cammalleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkings cracks Cammalleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawkings scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Hawkings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawkings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Hawkings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's entrance music is whiskey in the jar. A fine choice. Rex Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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198 lbs
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194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Morris!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Morris avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Morris throws a body kick that misses.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Morris.
Steele cracks Morris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Wes Morris has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Rex Steele has been cut.
Steele cracks Morris with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Morris looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steele finish him?
Morris is rocked!
Morris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Morris is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Rex Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Morris seems to have recovered his senses.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele throws an overhand right that has Morris reeling! Steele follows up with more punches and Morris is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rex Steele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mike Tyson Tupac Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Riddle moved out of range.
Riddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
Riddle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Riddle lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Tyson takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Riddle.
A big right from Riddle misses.
Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Riddle.
Riddle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riddle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle slips a jab from Tyson.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson takes one to the chin there.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riddle drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.
Riddle is working Tyson over against the cage.
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddle breaks the clinch.
Riddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riddle thuds his shin into the meat of Tyson's side.
Tyson looks gassed!
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Riddle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riddle lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson wants to break free but Riddle has control.
A nice left hand lands by Riddle.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
A bit of stalling here from Riddle.
Riddle is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riddle cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riddle breaks from the clinch.
Riddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riddle pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Riddle has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Riddle lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Riddle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riddle misses with the combination.
Riddle throws a combination that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riddle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riddle takes the fight into the clinch.
Riddle breaks from the clinch.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Riddle keeps Tyson at a distance using the push kick.
Riddle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riddle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyson has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riddle. That one must have hurt.
Riddle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle takes the fight into the clinch.
Riddle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddle gets a clinch.
Riddle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riddle's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riddle duly obliges.
Riddle moves into the clinch.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free but Riddle has control.
Riddle lands a shot to the body.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Riddle breaks the clinch.
Riddle darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.
Riddle breaks from the clinch.
Riddle scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Riddle.
Tyson moves forwards but Riddle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riddle throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riddle.
Riddle throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Riddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Riddle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riddle misses with the combination.
Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Riddle.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Riddle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddle has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Riddle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target.
Tyson throws a hook but Riddle blocks it.
Riddle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Riddle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Justin Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle staying out of range there.
Riddle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson letting Riddle take a breather here.
Riddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Riddle lands with a left to the head.
Riddle has Tyson pushed against the cage.
Riddle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Riddle lands an uppercut.
Riddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riddle closes the distance and clinches.
Riddle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riddle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riddle has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
Riddle manages to break the clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Riddle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riddle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Riddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riddle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Riddle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Riddle lands an uppercut.
Riddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Riddle won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riddle.
Riddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle closes the distance and clinches.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Riddle scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Riddle has double underhooks.
Riddle keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riddle clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Riddle has the dominant position.
Riddle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riddle works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Riddle catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Riddle fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riddle misses with a head kick.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Riddle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riddle drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Riddle has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riddle tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Riddle connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Riddle.
Good leg kick by Riddle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riddle lands an overhand right.
A jab from Riddle does it's job there.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riddle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Riddle finds it's target.
Riddle cracks Tyson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riddle clinches.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riddle lands with a right to the head.
Riddle breaks from the clinch.
Riddle rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riddle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson tries to circle away but Riddle has him pinned against the cage.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle avoiding damage.
Riddle gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riddle looking to stall.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Riddle keeps him there for the moment.
Riddle gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Riddle is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
Riddle pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short right from Riddle.
Riddle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson's face.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Riddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Riddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Riddle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddle breaks the clinch.
Riddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddle digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Riddle lands a jab.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Riddle cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riddle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddle clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Riddle.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riddle lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Riddle.
Riddle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle is looking to clinch.
Jab by Riddle.
Riddle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson takes one on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Riddle.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riddle avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Justin Riddle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riddle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson's face.
Tyson tries to break free but Riddle pushes him back against the cage.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Riddle.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riddle breaks from the clinch.
Riddle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Justin Riddle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riddle cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddle throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Riddle connects with the punch.
Riddle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riddle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Riddle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riddle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
A short right from Riddle.
Riddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riddle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riddle moves into the clinch successfully.
Riddle digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Riddle lands a nice knee to the body.
Riddle manages to break the clinch.
Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Riddle takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Riddle.
Tyson tries to break free but Riddle pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riddle seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Riddle lands a left hand.
Come on Riddle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Riddle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddle.
Riddle avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Riddle walks into a left hand.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Riddle moves away and avoids it.
Riddle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Riddle.
Riddle clinches.
Riddle pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riddle has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Riddle has double underhooks.
Riddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Riddle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riddle has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Riddle.
Tyson tries to circle away but Riddle has him pinned against the cage.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riddle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson misses with a hook to the body
and Riddle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle with a jab.
Riddle drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddle stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Riddle.
Riddle slowing the pace effectively.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Riddle has the dominant position.
Tyson wants to break free but Riddle has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riddle.
Riddle breaks from the clinch.
Riddle defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Riddle lands a high kick!
Riddle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Riddle scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddle tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Justin Riddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Riddle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riddle 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 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Riddle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Rum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Rum acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Omar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Rum!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omar shoots in but no luck this time.
Omar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Omar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rum stuffs the takedown.
Rum scores with a shot to the body.
Rum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rum wants it to stay on the feet.
Rum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Omar is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum is working Omar over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rum.
Rum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Omars head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rum.
Rum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omar or not.
Rum lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rum.
Omar takes a shot to the head.
Rum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omar takes a shot to the head.
Rum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omar backwards.
Rum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omar backwards.
A short uppercut from Rum.
Rum lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rum lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rum scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rum.
A short body shot lands from Rum as the two fighters clinch.
Rum lands with a left to the head.
Rum is leaning against Omar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rum lands an uppercut.
Rum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Omar is rocked!
A short right from Rum.
Rum has Omar pressed against the cage.
Rum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Rum.
Rum is working Omar over against the cage.
Rum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rum stalling.
Rum lands a hook that snaps the head of Omar backwards.
Rum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Rum on the inside.
Rum gets through Omar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rum has Omar pushed against the cage.
A short right from Rum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rum is pushing Omar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rum lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rum.
Omar tries to score a body lock takedown but Rum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omar being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Red Rum.
Omar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rum is fending him off so far but Omar persists. Nope, Rum circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rum is fending him off so far but Omar persists. Nope, Rum circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Rum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Omar fails with the takedown.
Rum cracks Omar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Omar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rum finish him?
Oh Omar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omar shoots in for a takedown but Rum shows good takedown defense.
Omar seems to have got his legs back now.
Rum cracks Omar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Omar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rum finish him?
Omar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Rum has cracked Omar with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Rum lands another huge swinging hook and Omar tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Omar, before Rum can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Red Rum!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parks comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Awesome by Spose. Carter has chosen Ludacris-Move Bitch as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carter!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Parks is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Parks forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Parks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Parks is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parks has his back to the cage.
Carter has clasped his hands together around Parks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Parks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parks pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Parks looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Parks prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter is trying to drag Parks to the mat but Parks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter is trying to break free.
Parks trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Parks prevents the takedown attempt.
Parks is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parks down to the mat. Parks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matt Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Carter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parks tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter looks gassed!
Parks lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Parks takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Carter is rocked!
It looks like Jerome Carter has been cut.
Parks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks wants to clinch.
Parks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parks.
Parks works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parks taking a breather.
Parks lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parks tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Matt Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Parks wants to clinch.
Carter dives in and grabs Parks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parks pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter tries for a takedown but Parks manages to get underhooks.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks scores with a knee to the head.
Parks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Parks.
Parks lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Parks.
Carter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parks tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
Parks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parks obliges.
Parks lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parks is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parks has his back to the cage.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Parks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Parks lands a knee to the body.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parks throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parks tries a knee to the head but Carter blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks lands an elbow inside.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parks is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Parks circles away and we're back to standing.
Parks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parks is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks clinches.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parks is out of range.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parks's half guard.
Parks is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parks pushes Carter off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parks.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parks is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Parks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Carter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carter throws a front kick aimed at Parks's knee but Parks avoids it well.
Parks lands a glancing blow to the side of Carter's head.
Carter avoids the head kick by Parks.
A combination from Parks does no damage.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Parks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parks clinches with his opponent.
Parks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps Parks's head back.
It looks like Matt Parks has been cut.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parks's guard.
Carter gets to his feet - Parks follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. Parks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Parks pushes him off.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Parks.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Parks moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Parks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Parks tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Parks tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parks rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter looks to land a combination but Parks avoids it well.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parks can pounce on him.
Parks wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks lands a front kick.
Parks clinches but Carter breaks the clinch
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a low kick, right behind Carter 's knee.
A punch combination from Parks misses.
A big left from Parks misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parks.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parks tries to clinch up.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Parks doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Parks looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Parks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matt Parks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Parks.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Parks is looking to clinch.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter tries to bum rush Parks with a series of wild strikes but Parks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parks being controlled here, momentarily.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parks tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Parks throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carter.
Carter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parks takes a step back to recover.
Carter tries to bum rush Parks with a series of wild strikes but Parks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter swinging wilding here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Parks.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Parks in a clinch.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Parks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Parks tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. Parks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parks has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Parks is trying to stall.
Parks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Parks stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
Parks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks controlling the action here for a moment.
Parks lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parks moves into the clinch.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parks trying to land knees to the body.
Parks wants to stall.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter lands with a straight right. Parks didn't see that one coming.
Parks wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carter.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carter stops Parks from standing up.
Carter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Carter.
Carter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parks's sensitive parts.
Parks wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks is trying to get back to full guard.
Parks wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parks is looking to escape.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carter decides to stand up.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parks, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
Parks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Parks.
Carter is trying to break free.
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Carter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
Parks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Carter avoiding damage as Parks throws knees to the body.
Parks taking a breather.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parks. That did some damage!
Carter has Parks up against the cage in a clinch.
Matt Parks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks moves forwards but Carter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parks counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing.
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Parks blocks it.
Parks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Parks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carter manages to end up in side control.
Carter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carter gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter wants to control but Parks is keeping him busy.
Parks sneaks out the side door and pushes Carter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter scoring well with a low kick there.
Parks darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dino Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clavette comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Ablaze. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Clavette!
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, Madden Rush!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clavette.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clavette swinging wilding here.
Rush throws a head kick but Clavette moves out of range.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Rush throws a low kick but Clavette avoids it.
Rush swats away the attempt to clinch by Clavette.
Clavette loads up on a big right hand but Rush slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clavette. That's going to slow Rush down.
Clavette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clavette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clavette!
Rush looking to control but Clavette is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Clavette is trying to escape the mount.
Rush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rush is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Clavette has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Clavette!
Rush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rush looking for a sweep. Not yet Rush, not yet.
Clavette has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette throws a big right hand that misses.
Rush looking to control.
Clavette throws and elbow that misses. Rush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clavette's guard. Nice move by Rush!
Rush drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clavette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rush has Clavette in his guard.
Clavette wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clavette is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rush.
Clavette working the ground and pound.
Rush wants to get back to his feet but Clavette drags him back down.
Clavette decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rush blocks the leg kick.
Clavette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rush in his tracks.
Clavette takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clavette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rush.
Clavette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rush counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clavette is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rush is looking to work some ground and pound but Clavette has wrist control.
Clavette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush preventing the sweep.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Rush trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Rush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clavette tries for a takedown but Rush circles away easily
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown. Clavette fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clavette wants to stand but Rush is controlling the position.
Rush content to stall in guard here.
Rush stands and throws Clavette's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clavette is pushing Rush's head away, looking to escape. Rush manages to hold on to the position though.
Rush goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clavette has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rush but great work by Clavette.
Rush manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clavette is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clavette avoid being mounted?
Rush is looking to take a break and control but Clavette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clavette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clavette is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clavette pulls Rush in close to prevent any damage.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Clavette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rush wants to pass the guard but Clavette is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush prevents Clavette from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rush with a poor takedown
and Clavette counters with a one-two to the body.
Clavette lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clavette looks to clinch
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown. Clavette fights it but they end up in guard.
Rush slips nicely into half guard.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Rush is keen to just control but Clavette is a slippery customer.
Clavette is trying to stand back up but Rush is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Clavette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clavette avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rush.
Rush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clavette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rush.
Clavette is trying to maintain the position but Rush is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Rush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A combination from Clavette does no damage.
Clavette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Rush lands a two punch combo.
Clavette tries to score with a low kick but Rush moves his leg out of the way.
Clavette misses with an uppercut. Rush saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rush.
Rush takes one to the side of the head.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rush throws a lazy right hand but Clavette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clavette misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clavette.
Rush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rush.
Clavette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clavette lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Clavette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette digs a good body shot into Rush's ribs.
Clavette takes one to the side of the head.
Rush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clavette darts in and clinches Rush up against the cage.
Clavette takes a shot to the head.
Rush fails to pull guard.
Clavette wants to break free but Rush has control.
Rush gets underhooks to prevent Clavette's takedown attempt.
Rush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clavette looks to throw the jab but Rush is out of range.
Rush stalks Clavette and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clavette's face. Clavette staggers backwards, shaken.
Rush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rush is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rush, as that shot connected.
Nice sprawl there from Clavette as Rush shoots in.
Dino Clavette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madden Rush.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Clavette counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rush.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clavette tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Rush moves out of range as Clavette strikes.
Clavette clinches up with Rush and pushes him back against the cage.
Clavette digs a right hand into Rush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rush's gas tank.
Clavette scores with a shot to the side of Rush's head.
Clavette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clavette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clavette lands a nice shot to the body.
Clavette presses Rush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clavette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Clavette.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clavette.
Clavette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clavette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clavette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clavette leaves Rush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clavette throws a combination that misses
and Rush counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clavette!
Clavette keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Clavette has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Clavette!
Dino Clavette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madden Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clavette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clavette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clavette.
Clavette drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rush dives on top into guard.
Clavette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Clavette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Clavette showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rush 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madden Rush!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kline comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Andy Kline looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Kline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andres shoots in but Kline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andres misses with a series of wild punches.
Andres shoots in for a takedown but Kline shows good takedown defense.
Andres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andy Kline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Andres.
Kline closes the distance and pushes Andres back into the cage.
Andres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kline manages to pull guard.
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kline is tightening it up a little... Andres has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Andres reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Andres taps out! nice BJJ there by Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Kline!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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