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CoV 78: Batts vs Lava PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xuribiba Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Green!
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, Xuribiba Silva!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva won't allow Green to get back to his feet.
Silva stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva lands an elbow.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Silva throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stops Green from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to take a breather but Green manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Silva.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Green keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Green keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Green misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xuribiba Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs.
Silva trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva tries to move to mount but Green blocks the move with his legs.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva trying to control the position but Green is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Green closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Green's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Green is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
A nice elbow there by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xuribiba Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Green was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Green.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Green throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Green has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs.
Green manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Green is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Bryan Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Green keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xuribiba Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Xuribiba Silva!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Xuribiba Silva!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Xuribiba Silva!
Xuribiba Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huang Di (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen that go- keak da sneak as his entrance music. Jeffrey Green 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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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huang Di!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Green!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Di.
Di misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Di throws a nice head kick!
Di throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di.
Di misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Di throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green avoids the head kick by Di.
A head kick misses from Di.
Di misses with a head kick.
Di lands a head kick. Green smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Di throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Di.
Di throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di, right into the meat.
Di throws a head kick that misses.
Huang Di is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Di.
Green misses with an uppercut. Di saw that one coming.
Di lands a high kick!
Huang Di seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Di throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Di misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Di.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Di throws a head kick that misses.
Di tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Di.
Di tries a head kick but it misses.
Di misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Di tries a head kick but it misses.
Green avoids the head kick by Di.
Green avoids the head kick by Di.
Di throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Di tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Di throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Di.
A head kick misses from Di.
Di throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Di throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Di throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Di lands a head kick!
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Di scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Di throws a nice head kick!
Green is rocked!
Di throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Di finish him?
Di tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Di. Di obviously looking to wear him down.
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Di throws a head kick that misses.
Di misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huang Di dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Di misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green avoids the head kick by Di.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Di tries a head kick but it misses.
Huang Di is winning the standup battle so far.
Di scoring well with a low kick there.
Di throws a quick inside leg kick.
Di misses with a head kick.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Di tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeffrey Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green misses with a body shot.
Di misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Di.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Di lands a high kick!
Green walks forward, straight into a front kick from Di.
Di throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Di lands but Green takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Di which made him look bad.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Di scores with a head kick.
Di throws a head kick that misses.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Di throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Di throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Di scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Di pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green blocks a head kick by Di.
Di misses with a head kick.
Green misses with a low kick.
Di lands a head kick. Green smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Di lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Di throws a head kick that misses.
Di throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green avoids the head kick by Di.
Di misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Green tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Di.
Di lands with a slapping head kick.
Di throws a head kick that misses.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di.
Green is breathing heavily.
Di scores with a head kick.
Di misses with a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Di! Green is out on his feet! Di rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Green is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Green is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huang Di!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daytona Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Razmig (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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149 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daytona Fernandez!
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, Kane Razmig!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razmig looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Razmig tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Razmig.
Razmig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Razmig throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Fernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Razmig throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Razmig misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Razmig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Razmig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Razmig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fernandez.
Razmig won't allow Fernandez to pass to mount.
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.
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Razmig has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Razmig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Razmig misses with a looping left.
Razmig misses with a leg kick
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Fernandez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Razmig is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Razmig tries to buck Fernandez off but Fernandez is having none of it.
Razmig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries for a kimura but Razmig is defending well.
Fernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Razmig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fernandez with the ground and pound but Razmig regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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.
Razmig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez is working away from the top position though.
Fernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Razmig tries to roll over but Fernandez keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daytona Fernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Razmig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Razmig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Razmig misses
and Fernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Razmig is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fernandez, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Razmig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Razmig has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Razmig passes into side control.
Fernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Razmig trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
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.
Fernandez wants to control but Razmig postures up.
Razmig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fernandez.
Fernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Razmig is avoiding damage well.
Fernandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Razmig controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Razmig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fernandez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Fernandez working away.
Razmig is looking for a sweep.
Razmig is trying to control Fernandez's posture but Fernandez avoids it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernandez misses with a combination
and Razmig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fernandez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Razmig misses
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Razmig!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daytona Fernandez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fernandez thows a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez slips nicely into half guard.
Daytona Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Fernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Razmig's head.
Razmig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fernandez.
Fernandez 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.
Razmig desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Fernandez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Razmig!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez looking to finish with strikes here!
Razmig is trying desperately to improve position.
Fernandez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razmig is trying to stand.
Fernandez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Razmig has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Razmig!
Fernandez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Razmig has picked Fernandez up and slammed him! Fernandez can't keep hold of the triangle and Razmig manages to pass to side control!
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
Fernandez is trying to escape the position but Razmig is controlling the position.
Razmig working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fernandez is trying to get back to half guard.
Fernandez is trying to control Razmig's posture but Razmig avoids it.
Fernandez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daytona Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernandez, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Daytona Fernandez!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Daytona Fernandez!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Daytona Fernandez!
Daytona Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Chapel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Madsen - Nitro. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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188 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Chapel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapel has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Chapel tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chapel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
Chapel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapel has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Chapel.
Rogers tries to circle away but Chapel has him pinned against the cage.
Chapel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chapel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to break free but Chapel pushes him back against the cage.
Chapel misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Chapel.
Chapel throws a head punch that misses.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chapel.
Chapel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers lands with a hook. Chapel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapel tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapel.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chapel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Chapel tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Chapel.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chapel.
A low kick from Rogers is predictable there
and Chapel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Chapel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chapel.
Rogers looks gassed!
Chapel lands a body shot.
Rogers avoiding damage as Chapel throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chapel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers wants to break free but Chapel has control.
Chapel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chapel lands a left hand.
Chapel is working Rogers over against the cage.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chapel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chapel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Chapel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chapel keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chapel gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chapel stalling against the cage.
Rogers tries to circle away but Chapel has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapel gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chapel - that landed with a thud.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chapel controlling the action here for a moment.
Chapel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chapel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chapel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapel has him pressed against the cage.
Chapel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chapel is stalling here.
Chapel swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Chapel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Rogers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Chapel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chapel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapel.
Jason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Chapel slips the punch.
Chapel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Chapel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Chapel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chapel tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Chapel wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a right hand that Chapel ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapel also avoids with ease.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
Chapel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Rogers. That snapped Chapel's head back.
Chapel blocks a jab.
Rogers throws a jab when Chapel was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chapel ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Chapel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chapel ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Chapel blocks a jab.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Chapel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chapel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Chapel wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Chapel throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chapel looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chapel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapel is keeping the position for now.
Rogers trying to control but Chapel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Chapel can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Chapel is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chapel avoid being mounted?
Chapel is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapel.
Chapel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chapel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chapel.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Chapel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapel pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Chapel effectively controlling the action here.
Chapel misses with a body punch.
Chapel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Chapel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chapel trying to control the position but instead, Rogers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chapel into the cage.
Rogers is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Chapel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Rogers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chapel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Chapel moved out of range nicely.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapel.
Chapel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Chapel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Chapel jumps back.
Chapel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Chapel rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Chapel has double underhooks.
Chapel taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Chapel won't allow it.
Chapel misses with a knee to the head.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Chapel has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Chapel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chapel prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Chapel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chapel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chapel presses Rogers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chapel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapel blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chapel.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by Chapel or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Chapel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rogers!
Chapel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rogers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rogers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Chapel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Chapel unloads with some shots from mount but Rogers bucks and avoids them well.
Chapel landing strikes from the mount.
Jason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapel punching from mount but Rogers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chapel 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.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chapel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chapel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound.
Rogers's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Chapel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chapel 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Trent Chapel!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Trent Chapel!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Trent Chapel!
Trent Chapel wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Nelson (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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25
140 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Boss!
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, Tyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boss gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nelson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Boss escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Boss!
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boss has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boss slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to stand.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Boss works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Boss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boss pulls his head out easily.
Nelson looks gassed!
Nelson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Boss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boss moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Boss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nelson 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.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Boss tries to pass.
Boss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Boss defends easily.
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boss stacks Nelson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boss!
Boss prevents Nelson from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson bucks up and tries to throw Boss off but instead Boss has got his back!
Nelson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Boss dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boss's waist but Boss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Boss scores with a jab to the body.
Boss shoots and misses
so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Nelson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson 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.
Nelson 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.
Boss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boss can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson 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.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Boss won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Boss's guard.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Boss looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson advances position into side control!
Boss is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boss has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nelson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson bucks up and tries to throw Boss off but instead Boss has got his back!
Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Waldo Boss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Nelson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Nelson tries to escape but Boss has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boss doesn't have the hooks in and Nelson manages to turn into his guard.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Boss's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson feints and as Boss raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Nelson 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.
Boss has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson 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.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Boss's guard.
Nelson 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.
Boss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. Boss fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Nelson.
Well Nelson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Tyler Nelson!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Tyler Nelson!
Tyler Nelson wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Faheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faheem comes to the cage accompanied by Tunak Tunak Tun. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Faheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Faheem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Faheem thumps Reed with a low kick.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Faheem's leg but Faheem calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Faheem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Faheem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Faheem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Faheem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faheem prevents Reed from improving his position.
Faheem is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Faheem prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Faheem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faheem working Reed over with strikes.
Faheem lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faheem pulls his head out easily.
Reed won't allow Faheem to pass to mount.
Faheem thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
Faheem is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Faheem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Reed is pressing down on Faheem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faheem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Faheem!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faheem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Faheem's face.
Reed avoids the attempt from Faheem to control.
Faheem is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
Reed moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Faheem has worked his arm free - good work by Faheem!
Faheem is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Faheem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Faheem is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faheem tries to improve position but can't.
Reed goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Faheem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reed but great work by Faheem.
Faheem working the head with strikes.
Reed wants to control but Faheem postures up.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Faheem connects with a decent elbow.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reed is working to get back to half guard.
Faheem looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faheem looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reed can't escape the position.
Reed looks gassed!
Faheem looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faheem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faheem controlling the pace for now.
Reed tries to hold on but Faheem pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Faheem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reed hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Faheem dominated that round.
That's time! Faheem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faheem scores with a leg kick.
Faheem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reed's guard.
Reed wants to sweep here but Faheem controlling him for the moment.
Reed is looking for a triangle but Faheem pushes his legs off easily.
Faheem passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Faheem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faheem is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Faheem seems content to control.
Faheem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Faheem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
Faheem won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed has his foot on Faheem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faheem works his way back into a safe position though.
Faheem is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faheem wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Faheem is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Faheem trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faheem works over Reed with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faheem is aware though and is defending well.
Faheem passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Faheem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Faheem there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Faheem passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reed!
Reed tries to reverse the position but Faheem maintains control.
Faheem landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Faheem.
Reed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Faheem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reed?
Reed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Faheem has control of the leg.
Reed is not content to let Faheem control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faheem working the head and body with strikes.
Faheem is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Amir Faheem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Faheem lands a nice short elbow.
Faheem wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Faheem has control of the leg.
Faheem trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faheem pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Faheem dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Faheem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faheem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faheem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Faheem wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faheem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is not content to let Faheem control the position.
Faheem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faheem is working for a submission of some sort.
Faheem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reed is defending against the submission attempts here by Faheem.
Faheem drops an elbow to the side of Reed's head.
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.
Still in half guard, Faheem seems content to control.
Faheem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faheem.
Faheem is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faheem pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Faheem from controlling successfully.
Reed working for a triangle but Faheem defends it easily.
Reed is trying to control the position but Faheem postures up.
Faheem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faheem is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reed working for submissions but it's allowed Faheem to get to half guard.
Faheem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faheem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Faheem slips a nice elbow through Reed's hands, connecting with Reed's forehead.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Faheem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Billy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed looking to control.
Faheem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reed's head.
Faheem trying to move into half guard but instead Reed has managed to sweep!
Faheem wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Faheem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faheem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Amir Faheem!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Amir Faheem!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Amir Faheem!
Amir Faheem wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hollis's choice of entrance music: UGK - Pocket Full of Stones. Joe Hollis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Friedmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hollis!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedmon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hollis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Friedmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollis misses with a low kick.
Hollis takes a swing at Friedmon's ribcage but misses.
Hollis takes a swing at Friedmon's ribcage but misses.
Friedmon clinches up with Hollis and pushes him back against the cage.
Friedmon has Hollis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Hollis.
Hollis blocking some punches.
Hollis trying to stall but Friedmon improves his position.
Hollis tries a body shot but Friedmon blocks it.
Friedmon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Friedmon tries to pass to full mount but Hollis defends it.
Hollis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Friedmon.
Friedmon wants to control from the top but Hollis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollis is on top in guard.
Hollis preventing the sweep.
Hollis wants to stand but Friedmon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Friedmon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hollis's guard.
Friedmon throws and elbow that misses. Hollis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Friedmon's guard. Nice move by Hollis!
Friedmon wants to sweep but no luck.
Friedmon trying to control the position.
Hollis wants to stand but Friedmon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon looking for a sweep. Not yet Friedmon, not yet.
Hollis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Friedmon's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hollis leaves Friedmon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Friedmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedmon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Friedmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollis circles away.
Friedmon wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Friedmon misses
and Hollis counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollis throws a looping overhand right but Friedmon ducks down to avoid it.
Hollis throws a looping overhand right but Friedmon ducks down to avoid it.
Hollis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedmon tries to clinch up
and Hollis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollis throws a hook to the side of Friedmon's head but Friedmon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollis throws a body punch but Friedmon moves out of range.
Friedmon shoots in for a double leg but Hollis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Friedmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollis looks to land a combination but Friedmon avoids it well.
Friedmon clinches but Hollis breaks the clinch
and Hollis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hollis lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Friedmon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Hollis blocks the leg kick.
Friedmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollis counters with a straight right hand.
Hollis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollis misses with a body shot.
Hollis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friedmon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollis but Hollis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollis throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Hollis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Friedmon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hollis counters with a series of strikes. Friedmon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friedmon avoids the body shot from Hollis.
Friedmon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Friedmon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hollis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedmon thinking.
Friedmon wants to clinch
and Hollis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Friedmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollis counters with a straight right hand.
Friedmon closes the distance but Hollis moves to the side
and Hollis counters with a left and a right that stings Friedmon.
Friedmon tries a low kick but Hollis avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon tries to clinch but Hollis moves away
and Hollis counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedmon tries for a takedown but Hollis circles away easily
and Hollis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friedmon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Friedmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollis digs a good body shot into Friedmon's ribs.
Hollis looks to land a combination. Friedmon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Friedmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedmon darts in trying to clinch
and Friedmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hollis is predictable there
and Friedmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friedmon.
Hollis is trying to break free.
Friedmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friedmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollis trying to stall but Friedmon improves his position.
Friedmon wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Friedmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Friedmon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Friedmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friedmon goes for a takedown attempt but Hollis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hollis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Friedmon throws a lazy head kick
and Hollis counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Hollis misses
and Friedmon counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Hollis cracks Friedmon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friedmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollis.
Hollis scores with a nice right hand.
Joe Hollis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollis connects with a solid leg kick.
Hollis sizes up Friedmon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hollis digs a good hook to Friedmon's body.
Hollis jabs at Friedmon's body.
Friedmon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Friedmon tries to clinch
and Hollis counters with a nice body shot.
Friedmon checks the leg kick.
Friedmon tries to clinch up
and Hollis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Friedmon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Friedmon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hollis counters with a one-two to the body.
Stanton Friedmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedmon looks to clinch
and Hollis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Hollis is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedmon shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollis sprawls well. He's pushed Friedmon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Hollis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedmon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hollis's sensitive parts.
Hollis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friedmon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Friedmon.
Friedmon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Friedmon tries to clinch
and Hollis counters with a leg kick.
Friedmon wants to clinch
and Hollis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hollis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friedmon rather than just go for the knockout.
Hollis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Friedmon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Friedmon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hollis manages to break the clinch.
Hollis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hollis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollis lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Hollis both land. Nice combination.
Friedmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollis counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollis misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Hollis misses.
Friedmon clinches but Hollis breaks the clinch
enabling Hollis to counter with a crisp jab.
Friedmon wants to clinch but Hollis slips to the side
and Hollis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Friedmon avoids the body shot from Hollis.
Hollis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hollis thows a leg kick but Friedmon checks it
and Friedmon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friedmon.
Hollis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friedmon wants to control from the top but Hollis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedmon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hollis has his hands on Friedmon's head, controlling the position.
Hollis wants to sweep but no luck.
Friedmon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedmon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Friedmon closes the distance but Hollis moves to the side
and Hollis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedmon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollis.
Hollis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollis.
Hollis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedmon manages to avoid it.
Friedmon shoots and misses
and Hollis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friedmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friedmon tries to clinch but Hollis moves away
and Hollis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollis throws a nice looking combination but Friedmon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hollis misses with a straight left.
Hollis misses with the combination.
Joe Hollis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friedmon circles away quickly and effectively.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
and Hollis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Friedmon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hollis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friedmon.
Friedmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollis misses the shot to the body.
Friedmon wants to clinch but Hollis slips to the side
and Hollis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friedmon walks into a left hand.
Friedmon clinches but Hollis breaks the clinch
and Hollis counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedmon wants to clinch but Hollis slips to the side
and Hollis counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedmon looks for the body kick but Hollis saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hollis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hollis 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Joe Hollis!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Joe Hollis!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Joe Hollis!
Joe Hollis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov's entrance music is Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown. A fine choice. Kingston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Public Enemy - Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kingston.
Khalidov just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidov thumps Kingston with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khalidov.
Nice takedown defense from Khalidov. No joy for Kingston on that attempt.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kingston.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidov connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Khalidov there.
It looks like Eddie Kingston has been cut.
Khalidov jabs at Kingston's body.
Khalidov cracks the inside of Kingston's front leg.
Kingston looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khalidov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws out a leg kick but Khalidov moves out of range and Kingston only half commits.
Khalidov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khalidov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingston's head backwards.
Khalidov tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Eddie Kingston's cut even more.
Khalidov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Good exchange - Khalidov coming out on top.
Khalidov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khalidov.
Khalidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kingston is rocked!
Khalidov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kingston! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Khalidov is unloading with more strikes now! Kingston drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Khalidov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triston Baal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Triston Baal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Triston Baal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baal.
Baal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baal throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Triston Baal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Baal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baal punishes Griffin's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Baal's front leg but catches the back leg as Baal tries to avoid it.
Baal looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffin.
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!
Griffin avoids the body shot from Baal.
Baal slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin slips under a jab from Baal.
Baal throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Baal missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Baal as he connects with a hook.
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baal sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Baal is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Baal is defending well.
Griffin is trying to control. Baal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but Baal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffin to get the leverage.
Baal looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin prevents Baal from improving his position.
Griffin trying to mount his opponent but Baal defends it.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffin takes one on the button.
Baal just misses with a punch to the body.
Baal misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Griffin slips under a jab from Baal.
Baal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baal.
Baal throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Baal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baal wants it to stay on the feet.
Baal missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Baal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal gets caught flat footed, as Griffin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baal trying to control the position.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baal controlling the position.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin stops Baal from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Baal keeps moving.
Baal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Baal had a free shot at his head there.
Baal misses with a straight right.
Baal blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Baal misses its intended target.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
Triston Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Griffin.
Baal throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab lands there for Baal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Baal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Griffin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Triston Baal is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baal's guard.
Griffin slips nicely into half guard.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Griffin tries to control but Baal wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baal is desperately trying to improve his position but Griffin has a good base and remains in mount.
Griffin working for a guillotine from mount but Baal is in no mood to give up.
Baal gets back to half guard.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin trying to mount his opponent but Baal defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but Baal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffin to get the leverage.
Baal manages to get to full guard.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baal wants to improve his position but instead Griffin has moved into half guard.
Griffin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baal!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Griffin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Griffin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baal and Griffin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baal has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baal tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Griffin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baal sneaks back into half guard.
Griffin 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.
Baal is looking to get back to full guard here but Griffin has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Griffin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Griffin dips to his left and cracks Baal with an uppercut!
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baal.
Baal misses the jab.
Baal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baal throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Baal misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Baal.
Baal avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Baal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Baal.
Baal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baal misses with an uppercut.
Baal misses with an uppercut.
Baal throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baal.
Griffin throws the left hand but Baal avoids the punch easily.
Baal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baal is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Baal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baal tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin wants to advance to full mount but Baal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baal dives on top into guard.
Baal works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Baal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin working a defensive guard here.
Baal wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Griffin wants to control but Baal passes easily into half guard.
Baal trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffin lands a jab to Baal's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Triston Baal!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Triston Baal!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Triston Baal!
Triston Baal wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Aint That A Kick In The Head. Lava has chosen Numero 1 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lava!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts scores with a body shot.
Lava loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
Batts throws a combination. Lava tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lava closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batts circles away.
Horrible takedown by Lava or perhaps it was just good defense by Batts which made him look bad.
Lava throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lava avoids the head kick by Batts.
Batts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lava misses with a wild body shot.
Lava falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batts counters with a left and a right... And another left! Lava is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Batts!
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