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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lowell Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley comes to the cage accompanied by The Hammer. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lowell Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Stanley.
Stanley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Stanley misses.
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean defending well as Stanley loads up on a big left hand.
Dean wants to clinch
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dean throws a right hand that misses
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Dean backing up. Dean nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stanley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stanley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dean misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanley cracks Dean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stanley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dean eats them both and turns towards Stanley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stanley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dean under the eye.
Stanley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Stanley there.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley jabs Dean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dean throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanley scores with a nice strike.
Stanley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dean is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A nice combination there by Stanley.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dean is rocked!
Dean tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Dean looks to clinch
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dean misses with a hook
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Stanley scores with a four punch combination!
Dean fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with an uppercut
enabling Stanley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean moves to clinch but Stanley breaks away
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Stanley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dean walks into a stiff left hand from Stanley.
A cross from Dean lands.
Stanley lands an overhand right.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Dean moves out of range.
Stanley with a hook.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Stanley.
Stanley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dean's hands.
Stanley scores with a sloppy right hand. Dean should have avoided that one.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanley finish him?
A big right from Dean misses.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stanley.
Dean looks gassed!
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Stanley scores with a nice head shot.
Stanley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left and a right from Stanley both land. Nice combination.
Stanley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stanley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stanley lands a two punch combo.
Stanley lands with a straight right. Dean didn't see that one coming.
Stanley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stanley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dean momentarily.
Stanley scores with a nice right hand.
Dean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanley.
Jimmy Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dean misses with a right hand
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Dean backing up. Dean nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanley scores with a nice strike.
Stanley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stanley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dean is looking to clinch but Stanley is avoiding it.
Stanley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley lands a right hook to the body.
Dean misses with a hook
and Stanley counters with a left and a right that stings Dean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stanley clobbers Dean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanley lands a jab to the head.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Danga de danga de dang - Stanley scores with a four punch combination!
Stanley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dean dodges the ground and pound from Stanley.
Stanley cracks Dean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stanley.
Stanley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dean is avoiding damage well.
Stanley cracks Dean with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
Stanley throws a strike aimed at the side of Dean's head but Dean avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lowell Stanley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dean walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Dean.
Stanley lunges at Dean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dean's hand.
Dean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stanley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dean scrambles back to his feet.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stanley duly obliges.
Stanley scores with a hook.
Stanley cracks Dean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stanley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dean tries to clinch but Stanley moves away
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowell Stanley is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanley connects with a single shot there.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley lands with a right hand.
Stanley feints a jab promting Dean to slip. Stanley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stanley lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Stanley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanley connects with a looping right hand.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dean with a poor takedown
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Dean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
Dean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dean lands a head shot.
Dean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Dean moves out of range.
Stanley moves into range and clinches up with Dean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley lands a body punch.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Stanley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean misses with a right hand
and Stanley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanley.
Stanley tests Dean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stanley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley lands a two punch combo.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dean takes one to the side of the head.
Dean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stanley lands an overhand right.
Stanley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stanley throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanley, as that shot connected.
Jimmy Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley scores with a nice head shot.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1-2. Stanley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1-2. Stanley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Stanley.
Jab, jab by Stanley - just one landing.
Stanley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Stanley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dean doesn't seem phased though.
Stanley throws a monster overhand right that drops Dean! Stanley follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lowell Stanley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Souwer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Souwer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Souwer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a low kick but Souwer avoids it.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Souwer's half guard.
Souwer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Souwer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Souwer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souwer really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
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.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Souwer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Souwer is on top in guard.
Souwer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Souwer has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Souwer manages to pass to side control!
Souwer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Souwer gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souwer gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Souwer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souwer postures up.
Souwer wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Souwer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Souwer is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Souwer looks gassed!
Souwer is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souwer avoids it really well and circles away.
Souwer looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Souwer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souwer throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souwer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souwer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souwer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Souwer duly obliges.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Souwer throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Souwer.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Souwer feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Souwer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Souwer's thigh. Souwer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Souwer from standing up.
Smith passes Souwer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Souwer wants to get back to his feet.
Smith stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Souwer throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith 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.
Souwer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Souwer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souwer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souwer is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Souwer is having none of it.
Rob Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith 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. And we move into the final round!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Souwer wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith is standing up over Souwer. Souwer looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Souwer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith advances to full mount.
Souwer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Souwer wants to get back to his feet.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Souwer for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Souwer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith working Souwer over with strikes here.
Smith cracks Souwer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Souwer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Souwer turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Andy Souwer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Rob Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Souwer!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miro Antauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Olipko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Antauro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maria Maria. This should be a great matchup!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miro Antauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miroslav Olipko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olipko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Antauro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olipko tries to clinch but Antauro moves away
and Olipko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olipko looks to clinch
and Antauro counters with a stiff right hand.
Antauro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Antauro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olipko in his tracks.
A left lands for Antauro.
Antauro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Olipko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antauro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Olipko wants to control but Antauro is keeping him busy.
Olipko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olipko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olipko wants to pass to mount but Antauro is defending the position.
Olipko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antauro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Antauro is looking for a sweep. Olipko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antauro is staying active underneath Olipko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Antauro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olipko on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Olipko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Antauro.
Antauro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olipko needs to keep his hands up - Antauro had a free shot at his head there.
Antauro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olipko's hands.
Olipko throws a lazy head kick
and Antauro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olipko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Antauro counters with a straight right hand.
Olipko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Antauro counters with a nice body kick.
Olipko with a poor takedown
and Antauro counters with a straight right hand.
Antauro throws a big shot that misses.
Antauro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olipko's sensitive parts.
Olipko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olipko fails with the takedown
and Antauro counters by moving into the clinch.
Miro Antauro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Olipko.
Olipko looks gassed!
Olipko misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antauro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olipko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olipko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Antauro is defending well for now.
Antauro manages to break the clinch.
Antauro circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Antauro to counter with a crisp jab.
Antauro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olipko fails with the takedown
and Antauro counters with a head kick.
Olipko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Antauro tries a head kick but it misses.
Olipko misses with a kick to the body
and Antauro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olipko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antauro steps in with a hook that catches Olipko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Antauro follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Olipko looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miro Antauro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damn Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Peruzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damn Good had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damn Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Peruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peruzzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Good.
Good looks to land a combination but Peruzzi avoids it well.
Peruzzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Good counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peruzzi!
BOOM! Good connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peruzzi is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Good cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peruzzi is still in real trouble! Can Good finish him?
Good looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Peruzzi covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damn Good!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Trumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumble comes into the arena with Gonna get you again Gracie! blaring out of the sound system. Derek Trumble has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Trumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumble throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Mcdonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumble which made him look bad.
Mcdonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trumble counters with a good low kick that Mcdonald was not able to check.
Trumble scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcdonald throws a combination that misses
and Trumble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcdonald looks gassed!
Trumble lands a big head kick that sends Mcdonald tumbling to the mat! Trumble takes a step backwards and waves Mcdonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Anthony Mcdonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Trumble!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Buck Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Jr comes into the arena with Converge - Worms Will Feed blaring out of the sound system. Blackburn has chosen Periphery - Light as his entrance music. 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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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Buck Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buck Jr.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buck Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buck Jr throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Archie Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buck Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackburn's guard.
Buck Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buck Jr wants to control but Blackburn is keeping him busy.
Buck Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn is looking to regain half guard here but Buck Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Blackburn gets back to half guard.
Buck Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Buck Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Blackburn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buck Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buck Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackburn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blackburn is trying to control but can't.
Blackburn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Buck Jr.
Buck Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buck Jr has gone for a leg lock! Blackburn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buck Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buck Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Buck Jr, not yet.
Buck Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackburn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blackburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Buck Jr has wrist control.
Buck Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn stands up over Buck Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blackburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buck Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.
Buck Jr is breathing heavily.
Blackburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackburn works over Buck Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Blackburn throws a strike but Buck Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blackburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackburn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blackburn lands a jab to Buck Jr's midsection.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buck Jr.
Blackburn lands with a good body shot.
Buck Jr misses with a head kick.
Blackburn thuds a left hand into Buck Jr's body.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Buck Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buck Jr slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn thumps Buck Jr with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Buck Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Blackburn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buck Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Buck Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Blackburn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn looks to land a combination but Buck Jr avoids it well.
Buck Jr slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Buck Jr dodges the punch combination from Blackburn.
Buck Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buck Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blackburn because Buck Jr loaded up on that one.
Buck Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blackburn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blackburn!
Blackburn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a strike but Buck Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blackburn wants to stand but Buck Jr is controlling the position.
Blackburn is trying to keep Buck Jr in close.
Buck Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blackburn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buck Jr has Blackburn in his guard.
Blackburn stands up from Buck Jr's guard - Blackburn perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buck Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick from Buck Jr.
Buck Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blackburn can pounce on him.
Blackburn tries a low kick but Buck Jr avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackburn circles away.
Blackburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buck Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Blackburn 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buck Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buck Jr throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
Blackburn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buck Jr is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buck Jr is able to avoid easily.
Blackburn throws a leg kick which misses Buck Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Buck Jr tries to avoid it.
Forrest Buck Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Buck Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Blackburn catches Buck Jr right on the button with a cross.
Archie Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buck Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buck Jr blocks a jab.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Buck Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Buck Jr off the cage and back into rage.
Blackburn lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buck Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blackburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buck Jr is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is trying to control the position but Buck Jr postures up.
Blackburn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buck Jr's guard.
Buck Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackburn is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck Jr trying to strike off his back.
Blackburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck Jr has his foot on Blackburn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackburn works his way back into a safe position though.
Buck Jr has a closed guard, preventing Blackburn from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackburn scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackburn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackburn landing some decent shots from guard.
Buck Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buck Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buck Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Buck Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackburn is one step ahead there.
Blackburn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buck Jr's head.
Archie Blackburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Buck Jr has wrist control.
Blackburn with a nice head shot there.
Blackburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Buck Jr.
Buck Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forrest Buck Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Blackburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackburn 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Blackburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Fantana has chosen You! Me! Dancing! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brian Fantana enters the cage!
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155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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153 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantana blocks a head kick by River.
Fantana lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into rage.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Fantana off balance momentarily.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chris River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fantana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Fantana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Fantana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
River misses with a low kick.
Fantana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters with a head kick. That will keep Fantana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from River, right into the meat.
River lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River tries to clinch up
and Fantana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River tries to sprawl but Fantana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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. Fantana connects with a nice short shot to River's temple.
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fantana pulls his head out easily.
River looking for submissions off his back.
Fantana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
River is looking for a sweep. Fantana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana is nestled in close to River, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
River tries to get to full guard but Fantana has control of the leg.
River wants to control but Fantana passes into side.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fantana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but River is avoiding damage well.
River is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fantana connects with a decent elbow.
Fantana is working River over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantana lands a decent elbow from side control.
River is letting Fantana control him for a moment.
River tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns River that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
River is rocked!
Fantana lands with some strikes.
Oh River is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantana drops a big elbow. That's hurt River! More shots from Fantana and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Fantana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez comes into the arena with Amazing by Kanye West blaring out of the sound system. Hawk has chosen silver hawk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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190 lbs
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194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Studebaker Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Almanez.
Hawk connects with a jab.
Almanez tries to clinch
and Almanez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almanez scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Studebaker Hawk has been cut.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Almanez wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Almanez's guard now.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Almanez wants to stand up but Hawk is controlling him.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawk prevents Almanez from getting back to his feet.
Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk won't allow Almanez to get back to his feet.
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almanez pushes Hawk off and gets back to his feet.
Hawk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almanez pushes Hawk off and gets back to his feet.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Almanez's head.
Almanez moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almanez throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Almanez moves to clinch but Hawk breaks away
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almanez thinking.
A left lands for Hawk.
Hawk thuds a left hand into Almanez's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Almanez checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Almanez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Almanez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawk fails to land with a series of punches.
Almanez wants to clinch
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Almanez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almanez thinking.
Hawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almanez, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almanez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Almanez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Almanez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Almanez wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Almanez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Almanez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almanez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Almanez from controlling successfully.
Hawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Almanez won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawk 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.
Almanez trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jd Almanez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Almanez scores a takedown into full mount!
Hawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Almanez landing shots from mount.
Almanez wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Almanez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hawk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hawk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Hawk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Studebaker Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Studebaker Hawk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Almanez momentarily.
Almanez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch.
Almanez has Hawk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Almanez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hawk tumbling to the mat - Almanez dives into Hawk's guard.
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almanez trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Almanez is proving a slippery customer.
Almanez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Almanez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Almanez wants to stand but Hawk is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk has his foot on Almanez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almanez works his way back into a safe position though.
Almanez stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Almanez wants to stand but Hawk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawk striking off his back but it's not causing Almanez any problems.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almanez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hawk is tightening it up a little... Almanez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Almanez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Almanez taps out! nice BJJ there by Hawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Studebaker Hawk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by I Want It All. Stark has chosen Dance Hall Days as his entrance music. Ethan Clayton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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236 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Stark!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clayton, right into the meat.
Clayton is looking to clinch.
Clayton throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Clayton finds it's target.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
letting Clayton counter with a right hand.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clayton counters with a nice body shot.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clayton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Clayton is predictable there
and Stark counters with a single leg into guard. Clayton didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clayton's head.
Stark preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark won't allow Clayton to sweep him here.
Clayton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stark passes into side control.
Stark trying to control the position but Clayton is working away.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Clayton tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton is looking to reverse the position.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Clayton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clayton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clayton tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark looking to control but instead Clayton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Clayton is looking to escape.
Stark is pressing down on Clayton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clayton is holding on for now.
Clayton is looking to improve his position.
Stark passes to full mount!
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.
Stark unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark avoids the attempt from Clayton to control.
Stark punching from mount but Clayton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stark wants to control the pace but Clayton is squirming around nicely.
Clayton wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clayton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clayton looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clayton's sensitive parts.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Clayton ducks down to avoid it.
Clayton throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stark. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clayton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stark's hands.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clayton manages to avoid it.
Johnny Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Clayton throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Clayton moved out of range.
Clayton leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark misses with a hook
and Clayton counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Ethan Clayton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Ethan Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Stark.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Clayton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark lands with a cross.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Clayton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Clayton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark avoids the body shot from Clayton.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Clayton is out of range.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clayton. Clayton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clayton throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Clayton wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Ethan Clayton is winning the standup battle so far.
Clayton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Clayton!
Clayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Stark has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a nice shot to the head.
Clayton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clayton tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Clayton is working to get back to half guard.
Clayton really wants to buck Stark off and get back to his feet.
Stark unloads with some shots from mount but Clayton bucks and avoids them well.
Stark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clayton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Clayton 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. This is the final round!
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clayton, right into the meat.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clayton throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Clayton counters with a one-two to the body.
Clayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clayton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stark slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Clayton's head back.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Clayton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a body shot
letting Clayton counter with a right hand.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clayton throws a sloppy body shot
and Clayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clayton but Clayton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clayton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark misses with a body shot
enabling Clayton to counter with a crisp jab.
Clayton looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Clayton.
Clayton missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Clayton counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clayton throws a leg kick but Stark moved away.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Clayton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clayton throws out a leg kick but Stark moves out of range and Clayton only half commits.
Stark throws a right and a left that Clayton avoids nicely.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Clayton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clayton's waist but Clayton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Stark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clayton.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clayton.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Clayton counters with a good, hard body kick but Stark shrugs it off.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Clayton is just out of range.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clayton!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Clayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Stark has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Clayton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clayton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ethan Clayton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenric Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Terell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kyle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Simply Ravishing. 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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216 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenric Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Terell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Terell.
Terell misses with an uppercut
and Kyle counters with a nice body kick.
Terell tests Kyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terell sizes up Kyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyle moves out of range as Terell throws a body kick.
Terell moves away from the strike by Kyle.
Terell misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Terell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason Terell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terell fails with the takedown
and Kyle counters with a low kick, right behind Terell 's knee.
Terell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kyle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a nice looking combination but Terell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyle counters with a nice leg kick.
Kyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Terell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terell misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Terell misses.
Terell misses with a looping right.
Terell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kyle counters with a leg kick.
Terell feints and as Kyle raises his hands in defense, Terell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kyle strikes from his own guard.
Terell trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell advances to half guard.
Kyle manages to get to full guard.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Terell from controlling successfully.
Terell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kyle sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle manages to get to full guard.
Terell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terell thows a big elbow that misses.
Kyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terell manages to get himself to full guard.
Terell wants to sweep but no luck.
Terell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kyle dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Check out the look on Kyle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kyle working the head and body with strikes.
Kyle working the ground and pound from side control.
Terell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Terell pushes Kyle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kyle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Terell is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terell keeping his opponent close.
Kyle working away.
Kyle 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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenric Kyle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kyle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kyle stuffs the takedown.
Kyle is looking to clinch.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Terell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Terell misses with a body shot.
Terell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terell lands with an overhand left.
Terell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kyle throws out the jab.
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terell.
Terell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a wild body kick that Terell sees coming a mile off.
Terell misses with a left hand
and Kyle counters with a two punch combo.
Terell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Terell connects with a right hand. Kyle shakes it off.
Kyle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Terell to the mat! Terell manages to get full guard.
Terell is pulling down on Kyle's head to control his posture.
Terell wants to get back to his feet but Kyle passes into half guard.
Terell wants to get back to full guard.
Kyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Terell's head.
Kyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terell is just riding it out for now. Kyle eventually gives up the hold.
Terell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell pushes Kyle off but Kyle dives into side control.
Kyle lands a few punches from side control.
Kyle lands some shots froms side control.
Terell is trying to improve his position.
Terell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kyle lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyle works over Terell's head and body with a nice combination.
Kyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Terell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Terell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyle is looking for a sweep. Terell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Terell thows a huge punch but Kyle dodges it nicely.
Terell is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Terell is working for a kimura but Kyle is defending it quite comfortably.
Terell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terell thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kyle to regain full guard.
Terell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenric Kyle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Terell catches Kyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Terell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kyle's guard.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Terell from controlling successfully.
Kyle being controlled here, momentarily.
Terell is pushing down on Kyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Terell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Terell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyle's head.
Terell looks to land a strike but Kyle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Terell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kyle has momentary wrist control but Terell slips an elbow through the middle.
Terell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyle's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terell wants to control but Kyle is keeping him busy.
Terell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kenric Kyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terell winds up and cracks Kyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Terell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Terell is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mason Terell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terell trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Terell throws and elbow that misses. Kyle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Terell's guard. Nice move by Kyle!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell controls Kyle momentarily but Kyle frees himself.
Terell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terell wriggles free and stands up.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Terell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyle. Kyle obviously looking to wear him down.
Terell misses with a combination
and Kyle counters with a head kick. That will keep Terell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Terell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenric Kyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terell blocks a head kick by Kyle.
Terell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyle counters with a solid body kick.
Kenric Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Terell.
Terell cracks Kyle with a good jab.
Terell throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
Terell misses with a left hand
and Kyle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Terell's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Terell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenric Kyle!
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