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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young GSP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tech Nizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nizzle's choice of entrance music: Midwest Choppers. Young GSP has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young GSP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tech Nizzle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GSP is looking to clinch but Nizzle is avoiding it.
GSP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nizzle.
GSP wants to clinch up but Nizzle keeps it at a distance.
Nizzle cracks a nice hook into GSP's ribs.
Nizzle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nizzle throws a combination. GSP tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
GSP avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nizzle throws a series of punches but GSP moves out of range.
Nizzle misses with a jab, cross combination.
GSP ducks under a wild hook from Nizzle.
GSP takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
GSP tries to clinch up.
Nizzle looks to throw the jab but GSP is out of range.
GSP moves in looking to clinch but Nizzle pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - GSP looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from GSP.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GSP misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nizzle misses the shot to the body.
GSP is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Nizzle lands.
GSP ducks under a wild hook from Nizzle.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP moves into the clinch.
Nizzle is working GSP over against the cage.
Nizzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nizzle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract GSP.
Nizzle jabs at GSP's body.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nizzle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
GSP tries to clinch up but Nizzle circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from GSP misses.
Nizzle misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GSP takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
GSP is breathing heavily.
Nizzle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nizzle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nizzle misses with a combination
and GSP holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nizzle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nizzle breaks the clinch.
Nizzle throws a series of punches but GSP avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Nizzle.
GSP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nizzle.
Nizzle's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nizzle duly obliges.
Nizzle tried to score with a low kick but GSP checks it.
Nizzle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and GSP counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by GSP.
Nizzle tries to work over GSP's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nizzle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
GSP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GSP is looking to clinch but Nizzle is avoiding it.
Nizzle throws a hook but GSP blocks it.
Nizzle lands a jab-cross combination.
GSP tries to move into range but Nizzle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
GSP moves in looking to clinch but Nizzle pushes him off.
Nizzle looks to land a combination but GSP avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nizzle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nizzle jabs at GSP's body.
Nizzle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP counters with a nice body kick.
Nizzle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nizzle misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nizzle does no damage.
Nizzle misses with a double jab
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
GSP throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nizzle lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GSP jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nizzle walks away with a smile on his face. GSP gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Nizzle catches GSP right on the button with a cross.
GSP blocks a head kick by Nizzle.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters with a series of strikes. Nizzle will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Nizzle misses the target.
Nizzle scores with a hook.
GSP takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tech Nizzle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
GSP throws a sloppy head kick and Nizzle moves out of range easily.
Nizzle misses with a double jab
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nizzle is trying to break the clinch but GSP has him pressed against the cage.
Nizzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nizzle is trying to break the clinch but GSP is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nizzle.
Nizzle tries to break the clinch but GSP is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nizzle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nizzle working hard to break the clinch.
GSP is trying to break free.
GSP wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nizzle leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GSP is trying to break the clinch but Nizzle is controlling him.
Nizzle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by GSP.
Nizzle throws a head punch that misses.
Nizzle stalling in the clinch but GSP improves position.
GSP blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
GSP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GSP tries to clinch but Nizzle moves out of range.
Tech Nizzle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Nizzle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nizzle misses with a double jab
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nizzle.
GSP jumps guard but Nizzle stands there with GSP around his waist. GSP gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nizzle is looking to break free of the clinch but GSP has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
GSP blocks an uppercut.
GSP prevents a body shot from Nizzle.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nizzle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nizzle trying to stall but GSP improves his position.
Nizzle misses with a punch on the inside.
Nizzle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nizzle tries to break the clinch but GSP is controlling the position.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nizzle.
GSP blocks an uppercut.
Nizzle lands with a short shot to the head.
GSP blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nizzle.
Nizzle is trying to break free.
GSP looking to slow down the pace here.
Nizzle throws a punch but it's blocked by GSP.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GSP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nizzle throws a right and a left that GSP avoids nicely.
Nizzle swats away the attempt to clinch by GSP.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle throws a punch but it's blocked by GSP.
Nizzle lands a left hand.
Nizzle is trying to force a seperation but GSP has the dominant position.
GSP has had enough of the clinch but Nizzle keeps him there for the moment.
Nizzle scores with a shot to the side of GSP's head.
Nizzle slowing the pace effectively.
GSP tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nizzle works on GSP's body with a couple of short punches.
GSP breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nizzle keeps the fight on the outside.
Nizzle throws a hook but GSP avoids it easily.
GSP moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GSP breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nizzle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
GSP gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
GSP lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nizzle working aggressively here.
Nizzle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nizzle tries a body shot but GSP blocks it.
Nizzle manages to break the clinch.
Nizzle 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.
Nizzle misses with a combination
and GSP moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nizzle misses with the head strike.
GSP tries to circle away but Nizzle has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nizzle.
GSP gets control of Nizzle's arms and successfully pulls guard. GSP will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nizzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tech Nizzle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters with a left and a right that stings Nizzle.
Nizzle throws a combination that misses
and GSP holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
GSP tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nizzle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nizzle can't break the clinch.
A short left from Nizzle.
GSP misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nizzle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning GSP up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nizzle - that landed with a thud.
Nizzle is pushing GSP up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nizzle has a couple of punches blocked by GSP.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nizzle.
A right hand to the body from Nizzle.
GSP keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nizzle's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nizzle digs a right hand into GSP's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on GSP's gas tank.
Nizzle lands with a left to the head.
Nizzle lands a right hand that snaps the head of GSP backwards.
Nizzle keeps control of GSP as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Nizzle.
GSP jumps guard but Nizzle stands there with GSP around his waist. GSP gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nizzle tries to break free but GSP pushes him back against the cage.
Nizzle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nizzle has had enough of the clinch but GSP keeps him there for the moment.
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nizzle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nizzle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nizzle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
GSP working aggressively here.
Nizzle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on GSP's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nizzle just leaning against GSP, taking a breather.
Tech Nizzle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nizzle is looking to break free of the clinch but GSP has double underhooks.
Nizzle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt GSP or not.
GSP fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young GSP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nizzle is working GSP over against the cage.
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nizzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nizzle.
Nizzle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nizzle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
GSP takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nizzle is struggling to control the position.
Nizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nizzle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GSP circles away quickly and effectively.
Nizzle misses with a hook. GSP ducked under it nicely.
Nizzle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nizzle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
GSP takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by GSP.
Nizzle throws a head punch that misses.
Nizzle is trying to break the clinch but GSP has him pressed against the cage.
GSP fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four 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.
Nizzle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nizzle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
GSP is looking to control Nizzle's arms but Nizzle gets an underhook and turns him. Now GSP has his back to the cage.
Young GSP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nizzle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite GSP's efforts to push away.
Nizzle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nizzle.
Nizzle is trying to break free.
GSP blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Nizzle.
A right hand to the body from Nizzle.
Nizzle lands a right hand that snaps the head of GSP backwards.
Nizzle lands with a left to the head.
Tech Nizzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nizzle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nizzle takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tech Nizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nizzle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tech Nizzle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Melbye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melbye has chosen The Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Matt Melbye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Melbye!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Melbye moves out of range easily.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Melbye looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melbye seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Ali shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Melbye is backing up but Ali catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Melbye covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Ali Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evander Ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Nuut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuut comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne- I'm Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrus Nuut acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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283 lbs
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253 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrus Nuut!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Quick.
Nuut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quick avoids it really well and circles away.
Nuut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nuut wants it to stay on the feet.
Quick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuut.
Nuut scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Quick really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Quick taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick wants to control but Nuut is having none of it.
Nuut raining down shots from the mount!
Nuut wants to finish this one by submission but Quick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick wants to control but Nuut is having none of it.
Quick is trying desperately to improve position.
Quick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuut on the ground.
Quick trying desperately to get to his feet.
Quick is desperately trying to improve his position but Nuut has a good base and remains in mount.
Quick has given up his back here.
Quick trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuut working for the choke.
Quick is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries to escape but Nuut has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Quick breaks Nuut's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nuut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quick wants to pass the guard but Nuut is keeping the position.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Quick trying to control but Nuut is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quick won't allow Nuut to sweep him here.
Nuut keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuut has his hands on Quick's head, controlling the position.
Quick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quick has managed to get both his arms back between Nuut's legs - danger averted.
Quick wants to stand but Nuut is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Quick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Quick.
Nuut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quick swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrus Nuut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quick lands a high kick!
Quick throws a solid leg kick but Nuut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quick.
Quick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Quick misses with the combination.
Nuut misses with a takedown
and Quick counters with a big head kick but Nuut shrugs it off.
Quick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quick counters with a good low kick that Nuut was not able to check.
Nuut is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joe Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quick clinches up with Nuut and pushes him back against the cage.
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick wants to clinch up but Nuut keeps it at a distance.
Quick connects with a high kick.
Nuut misses with a takedown attempt
and Quick counters with a body kick that stops Nuut in his tracks momentarily.
Joe Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrus Nuut.
Quick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Quick clinches with his opponent.
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe Quick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quick.
Quick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nuut's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick throws a right hand that Nuut ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuut also avoids with ease.
Quick scoring well with a low kick there.
Quick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nuut swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quick.
Quick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nuut takes a step back to recover.
Quick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quick lands with a nice body kick.
Nuut's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nuut takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quick lands a head kick!
Quick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nuut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quick.
Joe Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quick. That's going to slow Nuut down.
Quick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Quick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quick.
Quick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nuut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quick lands a head kick!
Nuut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Quick fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuut blocks a head kick by Quick.
Nuut fails with the takedown
and Quick counters with a good low kick that Nuut was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quick. Quick obviously looking to wear him down.
Quick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuut's sensitive parts.
Nuut takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Quick 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quick throws a leg kick which misses Nuut's front leg but catches the back leg as Nuut tries to avoid it.
Quick wants to clinch up but Nuut keeps it at a distance.
Nuut has his takedown stuffed
letting Quick counter with a right hand.
Quick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuut has his takedown stuffed
and Quick counters with a head kick. That will keep Nuut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Quick scores with a one two! Nuut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nuut swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quick scores with a leg kick.
Nuut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quick moves into the clinch.
Joe Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrus Nuut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuut has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quick.
Quick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quick connects with a solid leg kick.
Quick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nuut on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quick connects with a solid leg kick.
Quick scores with a hook to the body. Nuut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quick lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick gets to his feet - Nuut follows without any prompting.
Quick scores with a decent looking hook.
Quick tries to bum rush Nuut with a series of wild strikes but Nuut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quick throws a series of punches but Nuut moves out of range.
Nuut fails with the takedown
and Quick counters with a nice leg kick.
Quick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nuut misses with a takedown attempt - Quick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuut can do to turn this around?
Quick tries to clinch up but Nuut circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuut shoots for a takedown but Quick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quick forces Nuut back against the cage and clinches.
Quick lands an elbow just above Nuut 's eye.
Nuut being controlled against the cage.
Nuut can't get the takedown.
Nuut drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quick misses with a leg kick.
Quick throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Quick is winning the standup battle so far.
Quick scores with a spinning back kick!
Quick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nuut checks it well.
Quick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuut circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuut fails with the takedown
and Quick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick slaps away a takedown attempt from Nuut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quick thuds his shin into the meat of Nuut's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Quick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Quick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woody Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guthrie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Power For Power, The Swans. Chris Welsh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woody Guthrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Welsh !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh tries to clinch but Guthrie moves out of range.
Welsh avoids the body shot from Guthrie.
Guthrie tries to clinch up but Welsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Welsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guthrie can pounce on him.
Guthrie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Welsh on the side of the head.
Guthrie throws a sloppy head kick and Welsh moves out of range easily.
Guthrie thuds his shin into the meat of Welsh 's side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guthrie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guthrie moves in looking to clinch but Welsh pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guthrie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guthrie lands a nice elbow.
Guthrie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guthrie pushes off an throws an elbow but Welsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guthrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Welsh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guthrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guthrie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guthrie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Guthrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Welsh backwards.
Guthrie lands a nice elbow.
Guthrie pushes Welsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guthrie looking to throw knees to the head but Welsh is blocking nicely.
Welsh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guthrie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Welsh looks gassed!
Welsh is trying to break the clinch but Guthrie has him pressed against the cage.
Guthrie misses with the head strike.
Guthrie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guthrie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guthrie. Welsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris Welsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guthrie swings for the body but Welsh moves out of range.
Woody Guthrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guthrie throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Guthrie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Welsh .
Guthrie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Guthrie clinches up with Welsh and pushes him back against the cage.
Guthrie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guthrie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guthrie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guthrie pulls Welsh into guard.
Guthrie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guthrie lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guthrie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Welsh is in a horrible position here. Guthrie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Welsh is bucking up trying to escape but Guthrie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Guthrie avoids the attempt from Welsh to control.
Welsh is in a horrible position here. Guthrie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Guthrie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Welsh hang on?
Guthrie tries to control but Welsh wriggling away.
Guthrie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Welsh is surviving well by controlling Guthrie's body position as best he can.
Guthrie is working for a guillotine from mount but Welsh frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie working for a guillotine from mount but Welsh is in no mood to give up.
Guthrie goes for an armbar but Welsh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Welsh .
Welsh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guthrie keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
Guthrie looking for a guillotine here but Welsh defends easily.
Guthrie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie controls Welsh momentarily but Welsh frees himself.
Guthrie wants to sweep but no luck.
Welsh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guthrie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welsh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guthrie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Guthrie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guthrie takes a swing at Welsh 's ribcage but misses.
Welsh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guthrie's head.
It looks like Woody Guthrie has been cut.
Welsh misses with a double jab.
Woody Guthrie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guthrie moves into the clinch.
Welsh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guthrie has him pressed against the cage.
Guthrie lands an elbow inside that Welsh shrugs off.
Welsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guthrie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Welsh blocks an elbow strike.
Guthrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Welsh controls his hands.
Guthrie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guthrie misses with a body punch.
Guthrie digs a right hand underneath Welsh 's ribcage. Welsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guthrie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Guthrie.
Welsh managing to block the knees to the body from Guthrie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guthrie presses Welsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guthrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Welsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Guthrie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Welsh takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Guthrie.
Guthrie lands an elbow just above Welsh 's eye.
Welsh avoiding damage as Guthrie throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Guthrie.
Guthrie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guthrie.
Guthrie looking to throw knees to the head but Welsh is blocking nicely.
Guthrie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Welsh .
Welsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guthrie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guthrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Welsh managing to block the knees to the body from Guthrie.
Guthrie tries to throw a body punch but Welsh avoids it by throwing Guthrie back against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guthrie. Welsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Welsh throws a leg kick but Guthrie checks it.
Guthrie tries to clinch but Welsh is having none of it.
Welsh throws a right and a left that Guthrie avoids nicely.
Guthrie scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Guthrie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Welsh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Guthrie with good strikes from the mount here!
Welsh is trying to stand.
Guthrie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Welsh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Guthrie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Welsh is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Woody Guthrie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Pelmeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tommy gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelmeni comes to the cage accompanied by Hell March. tommy gunn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Pelmeni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, tommy gunn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pelmeni tries to clinch but gunn moves out of range.
Pelmeni tries to clinch but gunn is having none of it.
gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pelmeni is trying to stand back up but gunn is controlling him
gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Pelmeni is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pelmeni is trying to stand back up but gunn is controlling him
Pelmeni trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn works his way into side control.
gunn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no gunn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pelmeni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Pelmeni's face as gunn controls the position.
Pelmeni is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but gunn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
gunn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no gunn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
gunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
gunn looks gassed!
Pelmeni is looking to work his way out of this bad position but gunn is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gunn has an Americana. Pelmeni didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! gunn is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if gunn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). tommy gunn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rulon Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philips has chosen Go Into The Water - Dethklok as his entrance music. Ray Philips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rulon Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Philips!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips throws a low kick but Sanderson avoids it.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips wants to clinch.
A jab from Philips misses.
Sanderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanderson.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Philips scores with a body shot.
Philips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Philips to the mat! Philips manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving.
Philips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanderson won't allow Philips to get back to his feet.
Sanderson passes Philips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanderson is trying to work for a kimura but Philips is defending well.
Philips trying to hold on to Sanderson's head to control him but Sanderson postures up.
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.
Philips moves into full guard.
Sanderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Philips has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanderson has passed into side control.
Sanderson working the body and head with strikes.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips is looking to reverse the position.
Sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Philips to see if he's OK.
Philips is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Philips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Philips is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Rulon Sanderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanderson misses with a straight right.
Philips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Philips throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Philips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Philips misses with a low kick.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Philips sprawls well. Philips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Philips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
Philips misses with a hook to the body
and Sanderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Philips is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanderson misses with a double jab.
Sanderson wants to clinch up but Philips keeps it at a distance.
Sanderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philips.
Ray Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanderson looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Philips on the side of the head.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Philips pinned against the cage. Philips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Philips throws the left hand but Sanderson avoids the punch easily.
Sanderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Philips is trying to maintain the position but Sanderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Philips wants to improve his position but Sanderson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips regains full guard. Nicely done.
Philips looking for a sweep. Not yet Philips, not yet.
Sanderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson passes into half guard.
Sanderson moves nicely into side control.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
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.
Philips wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rulon Sanderson 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!
Philips lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Philips counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Philips tries a low kick but Sanderson avoids it.
Philips looks to land a right hand but Sanderson moved out of range.
Sanderson throws a hook to the side of Philips's head but Philips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Philips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanderson.
Sanderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Rulon Sanderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Philips trying to hold on to Sanderson's head to control him but Sanderson postures up.
Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Philips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
Sanderson throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely.
Philips has a hand on Sanderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sanderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sanderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Philips can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Philips is trying desperately to improve position.
Rulon Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Philips is looking to get to half guard.
Sanderson content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Philips tries to hold on but Sanderson postures up.
Ray Philips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanderson content just to control the position here.
Sanderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Philips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rulon Sanderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuba Gooding Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marconi 's choice of entrance music: Money, Success, Fame, Glamour. Vincent Marconi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cuba Gooding Evans!
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, Vincent Marconi !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans slips a straight right by Marconi .
Marconi throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Marconi misses with the combination.
Marconi tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marconi cracks Evans with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marconi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Evans to stand back up!
Evans is rocked!
Evans leaves his chin hanging out and Marconi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Evans crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Marconi !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. Martinez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Youth Of The Nation. Shawn Michaels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Michaels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martinez.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Michaels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Martinez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martinez is able to avoid easily.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Michaels.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michaels.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Good leg kick by Michaels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Martinez.
Michaels misses with a combination
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands with a nice combination. Martinez backs away looking to recover.
Martinez checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michaels is defended easily by Martinez.
Michaels slips a jab from Martinez.
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 Shawn Michaels will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Michaels shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martinez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Michaels 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.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michaels manages to get himself to full guard.
Martinez trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martinez throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels clinches up against the cage.
Michaels is working for takedown but Martinez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Michaels throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez working hard to break the clinch.
Michaels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels.
Martinez 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.
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martinez.
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 Shawn Michaels will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Michaels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Michaels working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Michaels working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martinez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Martinez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Michaels.
Michaels won't allow Martinez to get back to his feet.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Martinez has wrist control.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Michaels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michaels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Jab from Martinez.
Oscar Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez misses with an uppercut.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
Michaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shawn Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to de liver by Michaels. Beautiful body shot.
Oscar Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Michaels throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shawn Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels wants to clinch but Martinez slips to the side
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michaels, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between milan lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss has chosen Foo Fighters - Best of You as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, milan lucic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Moss!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss throws a leg kick but lucic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
lucic throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Moss throws a lazy head kick
and lucic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by lucic.
lucic working hard to break the clinch.
Moss breaks from the clinch.
Moss keeps the fight on the outside.
Moss scores with a leg kick.
Moss lands a big head kick that sends lucic tumbling to the mat! Moss takes a step backwards and waves lucic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
lucic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss throws a quick head kick that knocks lucic silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Moss is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randy Moss!
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