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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lal Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember the name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lal Dama!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Austin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dama fails with the takedown
and Austin counters with a series of strikes. Dama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dama with a poor takedown
and Austin counters with a thumping low kick.
Dama looks gassed!
Dama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Dama walks into a stiff left hand from Austin.
It looks like Lal Dama has been cut.
Austin thows a body kick. Dama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Austin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Austin tests Dama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Austin! Dama is out on his feet! Austin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dama is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dama is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Austin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Rybinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Henderson (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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144 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Maciej Rybinski!
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, Clay Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybinski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rybinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Rybinski darts in trying to clinch
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rybinski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rybinski tries to clinch up
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rybinski moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rybinski moves away.
Rybinski wants to clinch but Henderson slips to the side
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Rybinski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rybinski counters by moving into the clinch.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rybinski.
Rybinski is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rybinski up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rybinski.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rybinski tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoiding damage.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Rybinski fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rybinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rybinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson cracks Rybinski with a nice body shot.
Henderson keeps control of Rybinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body.
Rybinski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rybinski backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.
Rybinski keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rybinski up against the cage.
Rybinski prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
A short left from Rybinski.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rybinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Henderson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.
A left hand lands to the body for Henderson.
A short right from Henderson on the inside.
Henderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rybinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rybinski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Henderson lands a jab to Rybinski's midsection.
Rybinski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maciej Rybinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Rybinski's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rybinski takes one to the chin there.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Rybinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rybinski momentarily.
Rybinski is rocked!
Rybinski looks up at the clock. Bad move! Henderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rybinski. Henderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Zalinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Shields!
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, Ray Zalinski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws a body kick the misses
and Zalinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zalinski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shields's calf.
Zalinski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Zalinski misses with a kick to the body.
Zalinski wants to clinch.
Zalinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Zalinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shields breaks the clinch.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zalinski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalinski lands a big head kick that sends Shields tumbling to the mat! Zalinski takes a step backwards and waves Shields back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shields is rocked!
It looks like Jason Shields has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zalinski misses with a head kick.
Whack! Zalinski lands a heavy head kick that drops Shields. The ref tackles Zalinski to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Shields was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ray Zalinski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony White looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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210 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony White!
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, Cassius Boran!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by White.
Boran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White wants to control but Boran is keeping busy.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Boran sits in half guard.
Boran throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White is staying active underneath Boran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boran trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boran pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boran stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boran is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boran to get the leverage.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Boran sits in half guard.
Boran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Boran prevents White from improving his position.
White is in trouble now - Boran has advanced to mount!
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boran on the ground.
Boran content just to control the position here.
Boran throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boran throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boran thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boran throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for White because Boran loaded up on that one.
Boran sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boran jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but White manages to avoid the submission attempt.
White is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boran tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boran.
White regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boran's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boran moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Boran with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Boran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White moves in looking to clinch but Boran pushes him off.
White thows a leg kick but Boran checks it
and Boran counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
Boran looking to pass the guard.
White wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boran manages to pass to side control.
Boran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking for a sweep. Boran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boran is controlling the pace.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Boran is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Boran wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boran throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
Boran tries to move to mount but White blocks the move with his legs.
Boran wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran trying to control the position but White is working away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Boran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
White prevents Boran from improving position.
White is trying to control Boran's posture but Boran avoids it.
White is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boran trying to control the position but White is working away.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Boran with that takedown attempt.
Boran tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Boran circles away.
Boran shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anthony White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Boran.
Boran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boran to score an easy takedown into full guard.
White is pulling down on Boran's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Boran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
White misses the body punch
and Boran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boran is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Boran not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cassius Boran hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White tries to clinch there but Boran circles away.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boran fails with the takedown
and White moves into the clinch.
White just leaning against Boran, taking a breather.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for White to work.
Boran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boran is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anthony White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Boran.
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.
Boran gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Boran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boran strikes from his own guard.
Boran has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
Boran throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boran thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Boran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boran moves nicely into side control.
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boran has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cassius Boran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boran wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Cassius Boran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is looking for a sweep.
Boran wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White is being controlled here.
Anthony White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boran is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Boran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boran 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Boran!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Chargaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Getty Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chargaff comes into the arena with Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata blaring out of the sound system. Getty Li has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Erwin Chargaff's chin.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erwin Chargaff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Getty Li!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li is looking to clinch but Chargaff is avoiding it.
Chargaff swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chargaff quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chargaff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Chargaff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chargaff is tightening it up a little... Li has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Li reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Li taps out! nice BJJ there by Chargaff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Erwin Chargaff!
Erwin Chargaff retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator Theme Song. Jamison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hide your Kids, Hide your Wife kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Kimble has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble wants to clinch
and Jamison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimble misses with a combination
and Jamison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamison.
Jamison scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Kimble has been cut.
Kimble throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jamison.
Jamison working Kimble over with knees to the body.
Kimble is breathing heavily.
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!
Jamison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jamison lands a knee to the head.
Kimble takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jamison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimble's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamison.
Jamison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimble's face.
Kimble is rocked!
Come on Jamison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jamison scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Kimble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamison has Kimble pressed against the cage.
Kimble seems to have got his legs back now.
Kimble takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Jamison.
Jamison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jamison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jamison.
Jamison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jamison has Kimble pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kimble is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Jamison - that's hurt Kimble badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kimble is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kimble doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cole Jamison!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky fails to land with a series of punches.
McClusky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAlister manages to avoid it.
McAlister motions for McClusky to come forward. McAlister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McAlister thumps McClusky with a low kick.
McClusky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAlister moves away.
McClusky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClusky misses the jab.
McAlister misses with a leg kick
and McClusky counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from McAlister misses.
McClusky misses with a left hand
and McAlister holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McAlister.
McClusky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McClusky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McAlister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McAlister stalls.
McClusky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McAlister gets underhooks to prevent McClusky's takedown attempt.
McAlister gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McClusky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McClusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAlister scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McAlister.
McAlister presses McClusky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClusky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McAlister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McClusky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClusky is breathing heavily.
McClusky tries to circle away but McAlister has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from McAlister.
McAlister crunches a lovely knee into McClusky's ribcage.
McAlister lands a shot to the body.
McAlister controlling the action here for a moment.
McAlister lands with a left to the head.
McAlister throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McAlister trying to land knees to the body.
McAlister leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAlister lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McAlister.
McAlister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McAlister is stalling here.
McAlister landing knees to the head.
McClusky can't break the clinch.
McAlister throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on McAlister - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McAlister lands a nice uppercut.
McClusky avoiding damage as McAlister throws knees to the body.
McClusky tries for a takedown. No joy.
McAlister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McAlister.
McClusky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McAlister lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McAlister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
McAlister lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McAlister dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McClusky drops down looking for an ankle pick but McAlister pulls his leg out and moves away.
McAlister throws a leg kick but McClusky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClusky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAlister counters with a slapping leg kick.
McClusky misses with a body punch
and McAlister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McAlister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from McAlister.
McAlister lands an uppercut.
McAlister tries to land knees in the clinch but McClusky avoids the damage to the body.
McClusky drops down looking for an ankle pick but McAlister pulls his leg out and moves away.
McClusky misses with a body shot.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClusky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as McAlister checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McAlister lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McAlister.
McClusky tried to score with a low kick but McAlister checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClusky just misses with a punch to the body.
McClusky throws a hook but McAlister blocks it.
McAlister scores with the left hand. McClusky knows he should have avoided that one.
McClusky thows a body shot but no joy.
McClusky jabs McAlister right on the nose. McAlister blinks but takes it well.
McAlister fails to land with a series of punches.
McClusky blocks a low kick nicely.
McClusky misses with the combination.
McAlister throws a head kick that misses
and McClusky counters with a right hand to the body.
McClusky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClusky misses with a series of wild punches.
McAlister connects with a leg kick. McClusky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClusky misses with a body shot.
McClusky's corner calls for a 1-2. McClusky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McAlister closes the distance but McClusky moves to the side
and McClusky counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McAlister drives through and clinches with McClusky against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McAlister in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McAlister lands a body punch.
McClusky tries for a takedown but McAlister manages to get underhooks.
McAlister is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McClusky is keeping busy.
McClusky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McAlister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McAlister connects with a right hand. McClusky shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClusky, as that shot connected.
McAlister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McClusky is able to avoid easily.
McClusky swings widly with a right hand
and McAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McAlister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClusky misses with an uppercut
and McAlister counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClusky throws a right hand that misses
and McAlister counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! McAlister looking to finish!
McClusky is rocked!
McAlister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh McClusky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister slips nicely into half guard.
McClusky seems to have got his legs back now.
McAlister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McAlister wants to pass to mount but McClusky is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAlister is looking to pass McClusky's guard but actually McClusky recovers to full guard.
McAlister trying to control but McClusky is working from the bottom.
McAlister drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McClusky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McAlister has McClusky in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McAlister is on top in guard.
McAlister drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McClusky dives on top into guard.
McClusky stopping the sweep attempt from McAlister.
McClusky wants to stand but McAlister is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAlister looking to control but McClusky passes into half guard.
McAlister moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAlister working for a triangle but McClusky defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McClusky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McAlister misses with a low kick.
McAlister ducks under a wild hook from McClusky.
McClusky misses the jab.
McClusky misses with the combination.
McAlister wants to clinch up but McClusky keeps it at a distance.
Duncan McAlister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAlister throws a hook but McClusky blocks it.
McClusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAlister circles away quickly and effectively.
McClusky misses with a hook
enabling McAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
McClusky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McAlister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McAlister throws a big shot that misses.
McAlister checks a low kick from McClusky.
No joy there for McClusky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClusky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClusky scores with a hook.
McAlister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McAlister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McClusky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McAlister has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClusky.
A slow jab from McAlister misses its intended target.
McAlister has closed the distance and engaged McClusky in a clinch.
A hook to the body from McAlister.
McClusky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McAlister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClusky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McAlister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClusky avoids it.
McAlister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McClusky is working for takedown but McAlister is calmly controlling the position for now.
McAlister is trying to maintain a safe position but McClusky gets an underhook and turns McAlister into the cage.
McAlister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McAlister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McAlister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClusky wants a takedown but no success here.
McAlister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McClusky has McAlister pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McAlister manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McClusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAlister stops a takedown attempt from McClusky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McAlister.
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!
McAlister scores with a shoulder strike.
McAlister lands an uppercut.
McAlister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAlister lands a left hand.
McAlister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McAlister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McAlister lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McAlister.
McAlister's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from McAlister.
McAlister lands an uppercut.
McClusky is trying to drag McAlister to the mat but McAlister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.
McAlister prevents a takedown attempt there.
McAlister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClusky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McAlister has him pressed against the cage.
McAlister lands a nice shot to the body.
McAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McAlister lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McClusky or not.
McAlister lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from McAlister - that landed with a thud.
McAlister stops a takedown attempt from McClusky.
McAlister taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McAlister lands a nice uppercut.
McClusky tries for a takedown but McAlister manages to get underhooks.
McAlister lands a shoulder strike.
McAlister stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McAlister.
A short right from McAlister on the inside.
McClusky has had enough of the clinch but McAlister keeps him there for the moment.
McAlister content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McAlister stalling in the clinch but McClusky improves position.
McClusky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McClusky goes for a takedown attempt but McAlister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by McAlister.
Duncan McAlister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClusky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McAlister throws out the jab.
McAlister forces McClusky back against the cage and clinches.
McClusky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McAlister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClusky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McAlister gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McClusky goes for a takedown attempt but McAlister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McClusky throws a sloppy body shot
and McAlister counters with a nice body shot.
McClusky throws a right hand that misses
and McAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAlister forces McClusky back against the cage and clinches.
McClusky tries for a takedown but McAlister manages to get underhooks.
Jack McClusky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAlister connects with a nasty looking knee right to McClusky's face.
A nice left hand lands by McClusky.
McAlister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McAlister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McAlister 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McAlister!
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