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MMM 55: Nelson vs. Jamison PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orh Urdaalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urdaalen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dope - I'm Back . This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Adams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Orh Urdaalen! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Urdaalen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Urdaalen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adams! Urdaalen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Adams swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Urdaalen raining down hammerfists from mount. Urdaalen controlling from mount. Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Urdaalen on the ground.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Urdaalen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Orh Urdaalen. Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urdaalen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adams! Urdaalen 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.
Urdaalen controlling the pace for now.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Adams regains half guard. Urdaalen trying to control the pace. Adams has a hand on Urdaalen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Urdaalen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Orh Urdaalen 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.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Urdaalen counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard. Urdaalen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Urdaalen is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Urdaalen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 Blake Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urdaalen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urdaalen on the side of the head.
Urdaalen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Adams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Urdaalen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Adams tries to lock up and control but Urdaalen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Adams tries to lock up and control but Urdaalen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Urdaalen controlling from mount. Adams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Urdaalen controlling from mount. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
 We're going to have a standup here because Blake Adams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Urdaalen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adams quickly recovers to half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Urdaalen trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away. Adams wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Urdaalen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though. Adams pushes Urdaalen off looking to stand but Urdaalen dives back in and keeps control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Orh Urdaalen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urdaalen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams decides to pull guard. Urdaalen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Adams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Urdaalen! Adams working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Urdaalen slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Urdaalen tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg. Adams throws a strike but Urdaalen avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Adams throws and elbow that misses. Urdaalen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Urdaalen! Urdaalen won't allow Adams to 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. Urdaalen wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position. Orh Urdaalen has got the better of the ground game so far. Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Urdaalen is proving a slippery customer.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Blake Adams just wasn't active enough. Urdaalen tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily and Adams counters with a head kick. That will keep Urdaalen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Urdaalen avoids the head kick by Adams.
Urdaalen moves out of range of the body kick from Adams.
Adams scores with a head kick.
Adams forces Urdaalen back against the cage and clinches.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Urdaalen tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Urdaalen is controlling the position.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch but Urdaalen is having none of it. Adams misses with the combination.
Orh Urdaalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight! Blake Adams showed his dominance in that final round. I think Urdaalen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orh Urdaalen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewie Dent acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Campana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewie Dent! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dent throws a body punch but Campana moves out of range. Dent scores with a nice head shot. Dent ducks under a wild hook from Campana. Dent dips to his left and cracks Campana with an uppercut! Dent feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Campanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dent looks to land a right hand but Campana moved out of range. Campana throws a poor cross that misses
and Dent counters with a straight right hand. Campana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Campana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Campana throws a right hand that misses
and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Campana misses with a right hand and Dent counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campana thinking. Dent misses with a body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dent scrambles back to his feet. Dent connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campana's hands. Campana misses with a left hand and Dent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Campana is rocked! Campana is aggressively charging in as Dent backs up avoiding any damage. Dent tosses out a jab and Campana runs right into it face first! Campana is out cold! Dent dropped down on all fours and is barking in Campana's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stewie Dent!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Shields! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bas Rutten! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shields tries for a takedown but Rutten circles away easily and Rutten counters with a two punch combo. Rutten throws a combination that misses and Shields counters with a head kick. Rutten misses with a double jab
and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rutten controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself. Shields won't allow Rutten to get back to his feet. Rutten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Rutten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rutten lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shields!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rutten tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Shields can't escape the position.
Shields is trying to stand.
Rutten is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shields has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rutten trying to control but he's not successful this time.
 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. Shields wants to hold on but Rutten pushes him away. Shields is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shields is working hard here to advance position. Rutten controlling the position easily from mount. Shields holds on to Rutten as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Rutten gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A combination from Rutten does no damage. Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields. Shields thows a body shot but no joy. Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutten working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
Rutten has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shields is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rutten. Rutten looks gassed!
Shields decides to take the fight back to the feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rutten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields. Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rutten is refusing to be controlled, as Shields sits in half guard. Rutten tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shields trying to control the action but Rutten is working from the bottom. Shields scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shields dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutten scores with a four punch combination! Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutten tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shields with a lazy takedown attempt and Rutten counters with a series of strikes. Shields will be more careful next time no doubt. Rutten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shields. Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Shields has double underhooks.
Shields breaks the clinch.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Shields shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shields was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Shields working Rutten over with strikes here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rutten is trying desperately to improve position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rutten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rutten wants to control but Shields is having none of it. Shields content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rutten tries to hold on but Shields postures up. Rutten reaches up to try and control the position but Shields seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rutten rolls and tries to escape and now Shields has his back!
Shields trying to control momentarily.
 That's two 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.
Rutten is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shields not allowing Rutten to control his hands. Rutten is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shields.
Rutten tries to roll but Shields sticks to his back.
Shields is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rutten knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rutten for a finish. Rutten covering up well and avoiding damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutten holding both Shields 's hands and preventing any damage.
Shields has the hooks in. Rutten is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Shields passes his arm under Rutten's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rutten taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Shields!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Commodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Destroyer! 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, Mike Commodore! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Commodore moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off. Commodore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destroyer.
Destroyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Commodore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Destroyer blocks the elbow strike.
Commodore lands on the inside with an uppercut. Commodore is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Destroyer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Commodore. Destroyer tries to land a knee to the head but Commodore blocks with his arms.
Destroyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Commodore. Destroyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Commodore. Commodore blocks a body shot from Destroyer. Destroyer takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Dark Destroyer has been cut. Commodore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destroyer's defenses. A battle for position here, against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Destroyer.
Commodore misses with an elbow strike.
Commodore pushes off an throws an elbow but Destroyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Commodore digs a right hand underneath Destroyer's ribcage. Destroyer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Destroyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Destroyer blocks the elbow strike.
Commodore trying to stall but Destroyer improves his position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Commodore blocks an elbow strike. Commodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Commodore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destroyer blocks it with crossed arms. Destroyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Commodore blocks it with crossed arms. Destroyer tries to work over Commodore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Commodore lands a nice elbow. Destroyer misses with a body punch.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment. Destroyer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Commodore takes an elbow to the temple. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destroyer. Destroyer can't find room to land a body shot as Commodore controls the action.
Commodore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Commodore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Destroyer presses Commodore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Commodore misses with a knee strike.
Commodore leaning against his opponent.
Destroyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Commodore blocks it with crossed arms. Commodore lands a nice elbow. Destroyer is breathing heavily. Commodore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destroyer blocks it with crossed arms. Destroyer misses with a knee to the head. Nice elbow from Commodore. A nice glancing elbow lands by Commodore. Commodore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destroyer. Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment. Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment. A right handed body shot lands from Destroyer.
Commodore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Destroyers head. Commodore throws a knee to the head but misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Commodore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards. Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Commodore stalling in the clinch but Destroyer improves position. Destroyer takes an elbow to the forehead. Commodore lands an elbow inside.
 Dark Destroyer's cut is getting worse. Destroyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Commodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destroyer's defenses. Commodore lands an elbow inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Destroyer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Commodore's brow. Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee calls for Commodore to work.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destroyer's defenses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Commodore. Commodore scores with a shot to the side of Destroyer's head. Commodore lands a nice elbow. With the fighters up against the cage, Destroyer throws an elbow but misses. Destroyer being controlled against the cage. Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment. Commodore looking to stall.
Commodore lands an elbow inside. Commodore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Commodore pushes Destroyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Commodore lands a shoulder strike. Commodore unloads a knee to the mid-section. A nice glancing elbow lands by Commodore. Commodore lands an elbow just above Destroyer 's eye. Commodore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Commodore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Destroyer is keeping busy. Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment.
 Dark Destroyer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Commodore trying to land knees to the body.
Commodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Commodore lands with a light punch inside. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Commodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Destroyer throws an elbow that misses.
Commodore lands an elbow inside. Commodore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Destroyer takes an elbow to the temple. A battle for position here, against the cage. Destroyer managing to block the knees to the body from Commodore.
Destroyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Commodore controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destroyer. Commodore tries to land knees in the clinch but Destroyer avoids the damage to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Commodore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Commodore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Destroyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Commodore. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Commodore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Destroyer tries a knee to the head but Commodore blocks it.
Commodore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destroyer's defenses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Commodore. Commodore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Commodore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Commodore scores with an uppercut up the middle. Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment. Commodore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Destroyer avoids it. Nice elbow from Commodore. Commodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Jeez, Dark Destroyer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Commodore is trying to maintain a safe position but Destroyer gets an underhook and turns Commodore into the cage. Destroyer tries a body shot but Commodore blocks it.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Commodore wants to stall.
Commodore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Destroyer managing to block the knees to the body from Commodore.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Commodore dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dark Destroyer's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Commodore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Commodore tries to clinch but Destroyer moves out of range. Commodore throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily. Commodore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Destroyer misses with a looping right. Commodore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Commodore.
Commodore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Destroyer's hands. Destroyer takes a swing at Commodore's ribcage but misses. Commodore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Destroyer lands with a good body shot. Destroyer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Commodore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Commodore missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Commodore. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Commodore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Destroyer as Commodore tries to tie him up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Commodore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Commodore leaning against his opponent.
Commodore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Destroyer.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Destroyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Commodore lands an elbow inside that Destroyer shrugs off. Commodore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Destroyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Commodore lands an elbow just above Destroyer 's eye. Destroyer throws an elbow that misses.
Commodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Commodore misses with a knee to the head. Commodore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Commodore. Commodore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Destroyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Destroyer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Commodore. Commodore lands an elbow inside. Commodore looking to stall.
Destroyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Commodore avoids the damage to the body. Commodore trying to land knees to the body.
Commodore misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Commodore. Commodore blocks a body shot from Destroyer. Commodore lands with a right to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Commodore lands an elbow inside that Destroyer shrugs off. Commodore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Destroyer takes an elbow to the temple. Commodore misses with a knee to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Destroyer missing with knees to the body.
Commodore lands a damaging elbow. Commodore lands an elbow inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Commodore. Destroyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Commodore. Commodore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Destroyer takes an elbow to the temple. A nice right hand lands inside from Commodore. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Commodore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destroyer's defenses. Destroyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Destroyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Commodore misses with a knee strike.
Commodore leaning his opponent against the cage. Mike Commodore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right from Destroyer on the inside. Destroyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Commodore scores with a shot to the side of Destroyer's head. Destroyer misses with an elbow strike.
Commodore lands a damaging elbow. Commodore lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Destroyer takes an elbow to the forehead. Destroyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Destroyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Commodore controls his hands.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Destroyer in his tracks for a moment. Destroyer takes a shot to the head. Commodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dark Destroyer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Commodore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellyroll has chosen The Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Harvey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Jellyroll! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Harvey or perhaps it was just good defense by Jellyroll which made him look bad. Harvey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jellyroll sprawls well. Jellyroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet. Harvey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jellyroll is out of range and Harvey settles back down. Nice shot lands for Jellyroll.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Jellyroll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jellyroll looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harvey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jellyroll not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harvey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jellyroll. Ground and pound from Jellyroll.
 Harvey is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jellyroll prevents Harvey from standing back up.
Jellyroll wants to pass the guard but Harvey is defending well. Harvey gets back to full guard.
Jellyroll is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jellyroll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jellyroll stops Harvey from standing up. Jellyroll trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. Jellyroll throws a big right hand that misses. Jellyroll scoring with punches to the head and body. Jellyroll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jellyroll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Harvey is breathing heavily. Jellyroll throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
Jellyroll postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harvey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jellyroll, into his guard. Jellyroll has his hands on Harvey's head, controlling the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jellyroll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harvey wants to pass the guard but Jellyroll is keeping the position. Jellyroll bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harvey'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. Jellyroll trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey looking for a guillotine here but Jellyroll defends easily.
Jellyroll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jellyroll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jellyroll looking to pass the guard. Jellyroll working some strikes from top position. Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jellyroll. Jellyroll working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Harvey can't keep his opponent in guard - Jellyroll advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Jellyroll lands with a punch from half guard. Jellyroll is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Harvey has hold of Jellyroll's hands but Jellyroll slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jellyroll lands strikes from half guard. Jellyroll seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Oh Harvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jellyroll working over Harvey with some ground and pound. Harvey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jellyroll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harvey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jellyroll wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs. Harvey seems to have got his legs back now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Harvey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jellyroll scores with a couple of nice shots. Jellyroll lands strikes from half guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jellyroll dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jellyroll with a jab. Harvey walks into a stiff left hand from Jellyroll. Jellyroll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harveys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jellyroll, right into the meat.
Jellyroll pushes Harvey up against the cage in a clinch.
Jellyroll gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harvey regains guard.
Harvey has momentary wrist control but Jellyroll slips an elbow through the middle. Jellyroll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jellyroll's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jellyroll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now. Jellyroll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jellyroll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jellyroll works over Harvey with some ground and pound from guard. Jellyroll wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jellyroll postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jellyroll scoring with some ground and pound. Jellyroll with a nice head shot there. Jellyroll lands a couple of digs. Jellyroll scoring with punches to the head and body. Simon Jellyroll has got the better of the ground game so far. Jellyroll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harvey's head. Jellyroll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jellyroll wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position. Jellyroll trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. Jellyroll working some strikes from top position. Harvey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jellyroll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jellyroll is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Jellyroll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harvey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jellyroll distracts Harvey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jellyroll postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jellyroll drops back looking for a leg! Harvey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harvey manages to kick Jellyroll off! Jellyroll jumps back into Harvey's guard.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jellyroll drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jellyroll jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jellyroll connects with a couple of short punches. Jellyroll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jellyroll won't allow Harvey to sweep him here. Jellyroll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jellyroll is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jellyroll postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jellyroll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harvey's head.
Jellyroll is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Jellyroll throwing strikes but missing. Jellyroll makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jellyroll with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jellyroll lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jellyroll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harvey's head. Harvey keeping full guard, as Jellyroll tries to pass. Harvey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Jellyroll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jellyroll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jellyroll decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harvey, up you get! Jellyroll connects with a crisp jab. Harvey moves forwards but Jellyroll connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jellyroll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jellyroll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jellyroll lands with a right hand. Jellyroll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Harvey tries for a takedown but Jellyroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Harvey tries to clinch up but Jellyroll circles away and keeps his distance.
Jellyroll drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Harvey wants to get back to his feet but Jellyroll is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jellyroll advances to half guard. Jellyroll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jellyroll is nestled in close to Harvey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Jellyroll working over Harvey with some ground and pound. Harvey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harvey tries to roll over but Jellyroll keeps him under control. Harvey is trying to control but can't.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jellyroll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jellyroll working the head and body with strikes. Jellyroll working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jellyroll winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Harvey wants to get back to his feet. Jellyroll working the head and body with strikes. Jellyroll scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jellyroll is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jellyroll to get the leverage. Jellyroll passes the guard and advances to mount! Jellyroll working Harvey over with strikes here. Jellyroll has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harvey tries to reverse the position but Jellyroll maintains control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Harvey is bucking up trying to escape but Jellyroll cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jellyroll lands a nice shot to the head. Jellyroll scoring with strikes but Harvey is staying in there. Harvey tries to reverse the position but Jellyroll maintains control. Harvey wants to control but Jellyroll is having none of it. Jellyroll lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harvey is bucking up trying to escape but Jellyroll cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Harvey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jellyroll prevents Harvey from getting the reversal. Jellyroll working away from the top, dropping strikes. Jellyroll cracks Harvey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jellyroll with shots to the head and body - Harvey looks very uncomfortable down there.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jellyroll unloading with bombs! Jellyroll postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Harvey in real trouble here! The ref calls for Harvey to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Jellyroll!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Thing. Zalinski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Don't Need Another Hero. This should be a great matchup!
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241 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Moss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Zalinski! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moss tries to land a front kick but Zalinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zalinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zalinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zalinski lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Brandon Moss has been cut. Nice straight punches there by Zalinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zalinski. Moss throws a body punch but Zalinski moves out of range. Zalinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ray Zalinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Zalinski. Zalinski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moss. Moss obviously looking to wear him down.
Zalinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zalinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zalinski darts in trying to clinch and Moss counters with a series of strikes. Zalinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Moss takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zalinski swinging wildly here.
Moss gets a takedown into half guard. Zalinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zalinski looking to control.
Zalinski wriggles free and stands up. Moss blocks a head kick by Zalinski.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Zalinski throws a chopping leg kick but Moss manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Zalinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zalinski clobbers Moss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Zalinski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moss. Zalinski throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moss misses with a body shot.
Zalinski cracks Moss with an open hand slap. Moss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Some wild striking there from Moss.
Zalinski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zalinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moss circles away quickly and effectively. Moss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zalinski. Zalinski obviously looking to wear him down.
Moss keeps the fight on the outside. Moss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zalinski. Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Zalinski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Zalinski is concentrating on defense, preventing Moss from advancing position.
Zalinski looking for submissions off his back. Zalinski trying to control here.
Zalinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moss.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Moss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zalinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Zalinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Zalinski striking off his back but it's not causing Moss any problems. Zalinski wants to stand but Moss is controlling the position.
Zalinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Moss working some strikes from top position.
Zalinski pushes Moss off and scrambles back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moss throws a right hand that Zalinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zalinski also avoids with ease. Moss misses with a body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Zalinski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brandon Moss's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moss moves out of range of the body kick. Zalinski misses with a low kick.
Moss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Moss avoids the head kick by Zalinski.
Zalinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zalinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Zalinski connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Zalinski. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zalinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray Zalinski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zalinski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zalinski lands a lovely overhand right. Zalinski connects with a solid leg kick. Zalinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Zalinski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moss eats them both and turns towards Zalinski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moss keeps the fight on the outside. Moss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zalinski throws a nice inside leg kick. Zalinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Brandon Moss's cut is getting worse. Zalinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zalinski tries to clinch up but Moss circles away and keeps his distance.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Zalinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zalinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Zalinski tries to clinch up but Moss circles away and keeps his distance. Zalinski lands with a good body shot.
Zalinski clinches with his opponent.
Moss looking to throw knees to the head but Zalinski is blocking nicely.
Zalinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zalinski lands a right hook to the body.
Zalinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ray Zalinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zalinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Moss.
Zalinski moves into range and clinches up with Moss.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zalinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight stays on the outside here - Zalinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zalinski throws a sloppy body shot
and Moss counters with a one-two to the body. Zalinski scores with a nice strike. Moss swats away the attempt to clinch by Zalinski. Zalinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Zalinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Moss takes a kick to the side of the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalinski pushes Moss up against the cage in a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Zalinski.
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!
Zalinski manages to break the clinch.
Zalinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Moss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zalinski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moss rather than just go for the knockout. Moss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zalinski. Moss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Moss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Zalinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moss paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zalinski tries to clinch up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zalinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zalinski scores with a leg kick.
Zalinski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moss's head. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Zalinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Brandon Moss's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zalinski throws a wild body kick that Moss sees coming a mile off. Moss blocks the body kick.
Zalinski wants to slow Moss down by chopping away at his legs. Zalinski throws a shot from downtown. Moss moves away and avoids it. Zalinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moss was well out of range. Poor timing from Zalinski. Zalinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zalinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zalinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moss paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zalinski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moss slips a jab and a cross from Zalinski.
Zalinski throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
Moss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Brandon Moss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zalinski throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
Zalinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Moss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zalinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zalinski misses with a wild body shot. Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss throws a right and a left that Zalinski avoids nicely. Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zalinski lands with a nice body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Moss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zalinski moves away. Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Zalinski is positioning himself well to prevent Moss advancing to mount. Zalinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Zalinski 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. Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Moss stopping the sweep attempt from Zalinski. Zalinski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zalinski pushes Moss off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Zalinski wants to clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zalinski throws a lazy head kick and Moss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Zalinski swings for the body but Moss moves out of range.
Zalinski throws a lazy body kick and Moss counters with a left to the body. Zalinski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ray Zalinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fight stays on the outside here - Zalinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zalinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Zalinski lands a nice looking body kick. Zalinski fails in his attempt to clinch. Brandon Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Zalinski wants to clinch. Moss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zalinski moves away. Zalinski misses with a body kick. Zalinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Zalinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zalinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Moss circles away.
Zalinski jabs Moss right on the nose. Moss blinks but takes it well. Moss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zalinski counters with a stiff right hand. Moss slaps away a takedown attempt from Zalinski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Zalinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Zalinski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Zalinski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. Ryan Oliver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Oliver! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McClusky misses with a body shot
and Oliver counters with a nice double leg into guard. Oliver postures up in McClusky's guard and throws a big left but McClusky blocks it. McClusky trying to control the position.
McClusky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
 Jack McClusky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Nice sprawl there from McClusky as Oliver shoots in. Oliver slips a jab and a cross from McClusky.
Oliver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClusky. McClusky obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Oliver.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McClusky misses with a wild combination.
Oliver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliver misses with an uppercut.
Oliver has closed the distance and engaged McClusky in a clinch.
Oliver is pressed up against the cage. McClusky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliver down to the mat. Oliver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Horrible takedown by Oliver or perhaps it was just good defense by McClusky which made him look bad. McClusky keeps the fight on the outside. Oliver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClusky's waist but McClusky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliver off to one side. Jack McClusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Oliver.
McClusky lands a left and a right that send Oliver crashing to the mat, dazed. McClusky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Ryan Oliver has been cut. 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! McClusky batters Oliver with a massive right followed by a huge left! Oliver is out on his feet looking like a zombie as McClusky lands a final crushing right hand to drop Oliver to the mat with a gruesome thud! McClusky is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack McClusky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hide your Kids, Hide your Wife. Hoy Nelson 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Jamison! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jamison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A head kick misses from Nelson. Nelson connects with an inside leg kick. Jamison throws a leg kick that is checked and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick. Jamison looks gassed! Jamison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Cole Jamison has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away. Nelson throws a solid leg kick but Jamison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nelson. Nelson throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Nelson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jamison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nelson keeps Jamison at a distance using the push kick. Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jamison leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nice body kick from Nelson.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores a takedown into full mount! Nelson punching from mount but Jamison doing a good job of avoiding damage. Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jamison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Jamison is trying to escape the mount.
Jamison is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action. Jamison working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jamison just holding on. Jamison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson landing strikes, looking to finish! Jamison is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson punching from mount but Jamison doing a good job of avoiding damage. Jamison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Jamison trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Jamison won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. Nelson keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison stands up and waves to Nelson to follow him. Jamison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jamison to regain full guard. Jamison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there. Nelson trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom. Jamison looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jamison wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nelson wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Nelson wants to stand but Jamison has a closed guard, so he can't escape. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cole Jamison's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson misses with a kick to the body and Jamison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nelson's knee momentarily. Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jamison. Nelson misses with the combination.
Hoy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far. Jamison wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson. Jamison slips under a jab from Nelson. Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jamison avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Jamison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamison closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Jamison in his tracks momentarily. Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away. Jamison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson. Cole Jamison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jamison is breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Jamison off balance momentarily. Jamison wants to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nelson is looking to land body kicks. Jamison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jamison doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Jamison slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson is looking to chop away at Jamison's legs. Nelson lands a head kick!
Jamison tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it. Jamison scores with a jab to the body. 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 throws a lazy head kick and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Jamison 's knee. Hoy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jamison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jamison misses with a low kick. Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Jamison's leg but Jamison calmly moves out of range. Nelson looks to land a body kick but Jamison moved away. Jamison avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Jamison misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Jamison 's knee.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jamison throws a right and a left that both miss. Jamison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jamison 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. Jamison tries to clinch and Nelson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jamison's guard. Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nelson trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom. Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamison can do to turn this around? Nelson throwing strikes but missing. Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nelson forces his way into half guard. Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nelson controlling the action here. Jamison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jamison. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jamison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jamison has escaped and now he's on top! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Cole Jamison's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Jamison counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jamison trying to land knees to the body.
Jamison lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jamison wants to stall.
Jamison tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Jamison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jamison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jamison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms. Jamison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jamison walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson. Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Jamison's knee but Jamison avoids it well. Nelson looks for the body kick but Jamison saw that one coming. Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jamison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nelson feints and then cracks Jamison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamison down. Jamison blocks the body kick.
Jamison tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nelson is in Jamison's guard. 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! Nelson wants to pass the guard but Jamison is keeping the position. Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Jamison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jamison is letting Nelson control him for a moment. Nelson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Jamison is looking for a sweep. Jamison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nelson wants to improve his position but Jamison is controlling well.
Hoy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Jamison sits in half guard. Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamison is working away from the top position though. Hoy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nelson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jamison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jamison stands up out of the half guard. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
 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. Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamison throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson. Jamison checks the leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Jamison looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jamison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt. Jamison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Jamison manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cole Jamison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jamison moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Hoy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
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