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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go To Sleep by Eminem feat. DMX, Obie Trice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Quinton Johnson has been cut.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cruz finish him?!
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz regains half guard.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a right that hurts Johnson. Johnson looks to clinch but Cruz throws a short knee that drops Johnson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tiger Cruz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways - Moby. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Payne!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Victor Payne has been cut.
Wentworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Wentworth misses with a double jab.
Wentworth misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Wentworth.
Wentworth misses with a shot to the body
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Benjamin Wentworth has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Wentworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth misses with a body shot
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payne stalks Wentworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wentworth's face. Wentworth staggers backwards, shaken.
Wentworth lands a jab-cross combination.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wentworth throws a lazy body kick
and Payne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wentworth's guard.
Payne looking to pass the guard.
Wentworth trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Wentworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Payne dives into side control.
Payne has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wentworth is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Payne yanks on the arm and Wentworth is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Payne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Payne!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars comes into the arena with Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmie Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mars lands a nice hook to Jameson's body. Jameson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Jameson misses.
Mars looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Mars throws a body punch but Jameson moves out of range.
Mars throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson misses with a looping left.
Jameson moves away from the strike by Mars.
Mars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jameson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jameson.
Jameson slips under a jab from Mars.
Mars jabs Jameson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mars scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mars throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jameson misses.
Jameson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jameson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mars.
Jameson tries to bum rush Mars with a series of wild strikes but Mars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars misses the jab.
Jameson tries to bum rush Mars with a series of wild strikes but Mars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jameson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mars looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
Mars moves out of range of the strikes.
Mars throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimmie Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jameson works over Mars's head and body with a nice combination.
Mars scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mars 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.
Mars looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mars has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jameson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mars scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mars scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mars seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jameson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mars there.
Mars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jameson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mars lands with a punch from half guard.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Mars is controlling well.
Jameson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
Mars is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mars lands a nice short elbow.
Mars working over Jameson with some ground and pound. Jameson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mars stops Jameson from getting back to his feet.
Mars working over Jameson with some ground and pound. Jameson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mars lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jameson is rocked!
Mars lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jameson is still in real trouble! Can Mars finish him?
Mars looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jameson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mars is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jameson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mars fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jameson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mars! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawrence Mars!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haynes throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haynes lands with a nice combination. Luciano backs away looking to recover.
Haynes misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haynes misses with a wild body shot.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Haynes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haynes with a hook.
Haynes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haynes thinking.
Haynes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Haynes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haynes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luciano looks for a takedown but Haynes sprawls well.
Haynes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Haynes missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano moves out of range as Haynes strikes.
Haynes misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luciano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haynes stalling in the clinch.
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haynes smiles and moves away.
Haynes misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haynes scores with a shot to the body.
Haynes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Luciano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Luciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haynes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandon Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Luciano.
Haynes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Haynes coming out on top.
Luciano fails with the takedown
and Haynes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano is trying desperately to land a takedown but Haynes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Luciano.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Haynes.
Haynes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haynes.
Brandon Haynes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haynes lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haynes cracks Luciano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Luciano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Haynes finish him?
Luciano is rocked!
Haynes lands a nice looking body kick.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Haynes finish him?
Haynes drops Luciano with a big left hand! Luciano is injured, injured bad! Haynes jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Haynes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonna Bust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bust comes to the cage accompanied by X. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gonna Bust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lex Ruthless!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bust looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruthless is just out of range.
Ruthless throws a right and a left that Bust avoids nicely.
Bust throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruthless connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bust moves into range and clinches up with Ruthless.
Bust swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruthless uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bust digs a right hand into Ruthless's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruthless's gas tank.
Bust leaning against his opponent.
Ruthless tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bust smiles and moves away.
Ruthless lands a jab to Bust's midsection.
Ruthless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bust was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthless.
Ruthless clobbers Bust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bust just misses with a punch to the body.
Bust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruthless manages to avoid it.
Ruthless misses with a double jab
and Bust counters with a big head kick but Ruthless shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthless ducks under a wild hook from Bust.
Ruthless lands a slapping body shot.
Bust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bust closes the distance but Ruthless moves to the side
and Ruthless counters with a left and a right that stings Bust.
Ruthless wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruthless tests Bust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthless lands a nice looking body shot.
Bust dodges the punch combination from Ruthless.
Ruthless throws a lazy right hand but Bust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruthless.
Ruthless avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruthless bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bust's head.
Bust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bust takes one to the side of the head.
Bust misses with a body shot.
Ruthless moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruthless takes a swing at Bust's ribcage but misses.
Ruthless throws a series of punches but Bust avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Ruthless finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruthless checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruthless smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruthless is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bust had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruthless counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruthless catches Bust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bust needs to keep his hands up - Ruthless had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless throws a leg kick that misses.
Lex Ruthless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruthless.
Ruthless misses with a leg kick.
Bust walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruthless tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruthless misses with a double jab.
Ruthless scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bust clinches up against the cage.
Bust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruthless has had enough of the clinch but Bust keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Bust scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bust lands a shoulder strike.
Ruthless is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bust cracks Ruthless with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bust lands a right hand.
Bust lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bust scores with a shoulder strike.
Bust is leaning against Ruthless and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bust pushes Ruthless back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruthless looks gassed!
Bust just leaning against Ruthless, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bust prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonna Bust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Ruthless.
Ruthless can't break the clinch.
Ruthless wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Bust scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruthless looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bust.
Stalling in the clinch from Bust.
Bust lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Bust to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gonna Bust.
Ruthless avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruthless moves away.
Bust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruthless jabs at Bust's body.
Bust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruthless circles away quickly and effectively.
Bust dips to his left and cracks Ruthless with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Bust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bust.
Ruthless lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthless lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bust gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruthless counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruthless lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruthless connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruthless blocks a head kick by Bust.
Ruthless lands with a shot to the body.
Bust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruthless on the side of the head.
Bust throws a sloppy head kick and Ruthless moves out of range easily.
Ruthless lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruthless uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bust.
Bust moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruthless.
Ruthless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruthless smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruthless lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ruthless ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruthless throws a right and a left that Bust avoids nicely.
Ruthless with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Bust dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruthless jabs at Bust's body.
Bust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruthless bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bust's head.
Ruthless scores with a one two! Bust had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruthless lands with a straight right. Bust didn't see that one coming.
Ruthless lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruthless uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bust.
Bust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruthless tries to work over Bust's front leg with a kick but Bust checks it.
Ruthless checks a leg kick.
Bust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruthless as he connects with a hook.
Bust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bust lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruthless off the cage and back into rage.
Ruthless dodges the punch combination from Bust.
Ruthless with a nice cross.
Bust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruthless throws a body punch but Bust moves out of range.
Ruthless misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruthless scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruthless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruthless avoids the body shot from Bust.
Ruthless with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruthless.
Ruthless tests Bust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruthless fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bust has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Ruthless. Beautiful body shot.
Bust misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ruthless counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruthless rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruthless scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bust in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Ruthless - just one landing.
Ruthless tests Bust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruthless misses with a few strikes there.
Lex Ruthless seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruthless lands with a nice combination. Bust backs away looking to recover.
Ruthless scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthless lands a head shot.
Ruthless cracks Bust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bust clinches.
Ruthless wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bust lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bust lands with a left to the head.
Ruthless looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruthless is working for takedown but Bust is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruthless goes for a takedown attempt but Bust pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Ruthless finds it's target.
Bust tries to land a front kick but Ruthless steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruthless counters with a stiff right hand.
Bust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bust takes a swing at Ruthless's ribcage but misses.
Bust's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruthless connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bust scrambles back to his feet.
Ruthless lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bust at a distance.
Ruthless darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthless was well out of range. Poor timing from Bust.
Bust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruthless scores with a sloppy right hand. Bust should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless scores with a body shot.
Ruthless lands with a right hand.
Bust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruthless counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruthless's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bust under the eye.
The fighters circling - Bust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruthless lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruthless fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bust misses with a body kick.
Ruthless scores with a shot to the body.
Bust tries a low kick but Ruthless avoids it.
Ruthless keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruthless lands a body shot.
Ruthless fails to land with a series of punches.
Bust takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruthless scores with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Ruthless.
Ruthless attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Ruthless tenderised Bust's leg. Bust is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless scores with a jab to the head.
Bust takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthless blocks the body kick.
Ruthless connects with a body shot that sends Bust's belly button to the back.
Ruthless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruthless fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bust checks it well.
Ruthless motions for Bust to come forward. Ruthless throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bust avoids the head kick by Ruthless.
Ruthless works over Bust's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Bust misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruthless!
Ruthless connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bust momentarily.
Ruthless wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bust throws a head kick that misses.
Ruthless lands a really nice looking cross but Bust seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruthless lands with a nice combination. Bust backs away looking to recover.
Bust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruthless lands a jab to the head.
Bust throws a leg kick but Ruthless sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruthless feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Busts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Ruthless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruthless moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruthless tests Bust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruthless scores with a sloppy right hand. Bust should have avoided that one.
Bust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruthless.
Some wild striking there from Ruthless.
A head kick from Bust lands but Ruthless takes it in his stride.
Ruthless cracks Bust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruthless connects with a body shot that sends Bust's belly button to the back.
Bust takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruthless lands an overhand right.
Bust throws a body kick that misses.
Ruthless scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Ruthless there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Ruthless.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthless throws a combination that misses
and Bust counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bust throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruthless counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ruthless does it's job there.
Bust tries to clinch but Ruthless is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bust with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bust throws a head kick that misses.
Ruthless jabs Bust right on the nose. Bust blinks but takes it well.
Ruthless throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruthless misses with a low kick.
Bust needs to keep his hands up - Ruthless had a free shot at his head there.
Bust moves in looking to clinch but Ruthless pushes him off.
Ruthless moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by Bust misses
and Ruthless counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruthless changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthless misses with a series of wild punches.
Bust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruthless bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruthless throws a good cross that connects.
Ruthless uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruthless feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Busts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bust takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruthless stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bust looks to land a left hand but Ruthless moved out of range nicely.
Ruthless lands a body shot.
Bust takes one on the button.
Ruthless connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Bust takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruthless connects with a body shot that sends Bust's belly button to the back.
Ruthless fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruthless misses with a few strikes there.
Ruthless works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bust slips a jab and a cross from Ruthless.
Ruthless misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Ruthless finds it's target.
Ruthless thuds his right hand into Bust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bust misses with a hook. Ruthless ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Ruthless.
Ruthless scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Bust scores with a four punch combination!
Ruthless connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bust's head backwards.
Bust drops his hands momentarily and Ruthless takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruthless misses with a series of wild punches.
Bust blocks a head kick by Ruthless.
Bust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruthless.
Ruthless lands a nice looking body shot.
Bust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bust is looking to chop away at Ruthless's legs.
Ruthless lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruthless throws a series of strikes that have Bust backpedaling.
It looks like Gonna Bust has been cut.
Ruthless scores with a sloppy right hand. Bust should have avoided that one.
Ruthless is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ruthless punishes Bust's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruthless scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bust in his tracks.
Ruthless lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ruthless digs a good hook to Bust's body.
Ruthless fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bust on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthless connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bust's hands.
Ruthless with a nice cross.
Ruthless scores with a body shot.
Bust walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless lands a really nice looking cross but Bust seems unphased.
Ruthless lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A right-left combo lands from Ruthless.
A left and a right from Ruthless both land. Nice combination.
Bust misses with a looping left.
Ruthless fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruthless throws out a powerful jab.
Bust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruthless ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruthless throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruthless scores with a one two! Bust had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bust takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruthless thuds his right hand into Bust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruthless bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bust's head backwards.
Bust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruthless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruthless misses with the combination.
Ruthless throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Ruthless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruthless 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Ruthless!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willemoes has chosen Rage Against The Machine- Bomb Track as his entrance music. Ister Band has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
205 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ister Band!
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, Lasse Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Band misses with a lunging right hand
letting Willemoes counter with a right hand.
Band with a hook.
Band throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Willemoes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Band gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Willemoes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Band throws a lazy uppercut
and Willemoes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Band gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Willemoes counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willemoes. Band does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Band quickly recovers to half guard.
Band looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willemoes lands a nice short elbow.
Willemoes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Band with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Band defends it well.
Band tries to get to full guard but Willemoes has control of the leg.
Band is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willemoes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willemoes slips a nice elbow through Band's hands, connecting with Band's forehead.
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!
Band looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willemoes working Band over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes winds up and cracks Band with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Band is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Willemoes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Willemoes's back!
Willemoes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Willemoes breaks Band's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Willemoes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Willemoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Band is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willemoes with a nice head shot there.
Willemoes trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Band is looking for a triangle here but Willemoes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Willemoes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Band some visible discomfort.
Willemoes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Willemoes in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes lands an elbow.
Willemoes tries to move to mount but Band blocks the move with his legs.
Willemoes working the head with strikes.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Band is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willemoes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Band manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willemoes's best efforts.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Band is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willemoes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Willemoes connects with a nice short shot to Band's temple.
Willemoes drops an elbow to the side of Band's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willemoes is nestled in close to Band, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Band looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willemoes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willemoes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Band has hold of Willemoes's hands but Willemoes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willemoes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Band wants to get back to full guard.
Willemoes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Willemoes working over Band with some ground and pound. Band looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willemoes lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willemoes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Band does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willemoes lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Willemoes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Band with a poor takedown
and Willemoes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Band's guard.
Band throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willemoes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Willemoes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willemoes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willemoes drops back looking for a leg! Band is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Band manages to kick Willemoes off! Willemoes jumps back into Band's guard.
Willemoes is in close to Band's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Willemoes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willemoes scoring with some ground and pound.
Lasse Willemoes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willemoes throwing strikes from guard but Band blocks nicely.
Willemoes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
Band is looking for a triangle but Willemoes pushes his legs off easily.
Willemoes landing some decent shots from guard.
Willemoes is working Band over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Band looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Willemoes has picked Band up and slammed him! Band can't keep hold of the triangle and Willemoes manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willemoes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Willemoes working the ground and pound.
Band on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Willemoes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Band looking for a sweep but Willemoes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Willemoes lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes controlling from mount.
Willemoes dominating with strikes here.
Willemoes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Band has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Band!
Band wants to get up but he can't break Willemoes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Band is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Willemoes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Willemoes has escaped and now he's on top!
Willemoes works over Band with some ground and pound from guard.
Band has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willemoes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willemoes forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Willemoes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Band doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Willemoes.
Willemoes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Willemoes is working for a guillotine from mount but Band frees his head quite easily.
Band taking shots to the head.
Band is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes landing strikes from the mount and Band is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willemoes loads up with a big shot that hurts Band! He's pulled Willemoes in close but Willemoes has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Band survive? More strikes from Willemoes and Band is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasse Willemoes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrajesh Ponnaganti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shook ones. Vrajesh Ponnaganti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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158 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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27
156 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kris Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponnaganti moves into the clinch successfully.
Ponnaganti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killa.
Ponnaganti is pressed up against the cage. Killa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ponnaganti down to the mat. Ponnaganti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ponnaganti.
Killa scores a takedown into full mount!
Killa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Killa looking to isolate an arm here. Ponnaganti doesn't see it coming and as Killa extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Killa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Killa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pru Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
251 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Kolodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pru Dent!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolodin throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range.
Dent throws out a loose jab but Kolodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolodin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dent.
Dent throws a body punch but Kolodin moves out of range.
Kolodin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dent.
Dent makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dent displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kolodin up against the cage.
Dent swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolodin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolodin jumps guard but Dent stands there with Kolodin around his waist. Kolodin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolodin blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kolodin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dent gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Kolodin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kolodin tries to get to full guard but Dent has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kolodin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kolodin.
Dent won't allow Kolodin to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolodin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolodin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pru Dent wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kolodin shoots and misses
and Dent counters with a straight right hand.
Dent lands a jab.
Alan Kolodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolodin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dent wants to clinch up but Kolodin keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin defending well as Dent loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolodin tries to clinch
and Dent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dent looks to land a left hand but Kolodin moved out of range nicely.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Pru Dent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Dent finds it's way through Kolodin's defenses.
Kolodin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dent counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolodin tries to clinch up
and Dent counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
Dent gets caught flat footed, as Kolodin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolodin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dent is looking for a triangle but Kolodin pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolodin trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom.
Kolodin drops back looking for a leg! Dent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dent manages to kick Kolodin off! Kolodin jumps back into Dent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pru Dent dominated that round.
That's time! Kolodin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kolodin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolodin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dent sprawls well initially but Kolodin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kolodin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolodin wants to take a breather but Dent is having none of it.
Dent wants to control but Kolodin is keeping busy.
Kolodin trying to control from half guard but Dent is working away.
Kolodin is really struggling to control Dent but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolodin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dent.
Dent pulls Kolodin in close to his closed guard and prevents Kolodin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kolodin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kolodin postures up.
Dent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolodin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolodin is aware though and is defending well.
Dent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolodin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolodin distracts Dent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolodin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolodin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolodin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolodin stays in close to Dent's body and controls the position.
Kolodin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dent wants to sweep here but Kolodin controlling him for the moment.
Kolodin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolodin trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom.
Kolodin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dent is keeping the position for now.
Kolodin 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.
Kolodin advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dent tries to roll over but Kolodin keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Kolodin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dent missing with a left hand there. Kolodin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dent scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kolodin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolodin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dent has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dent.
Dent gets underhooks to prevent Kolodin's takedown attempt.
Kolodin is working for takedown but Dent is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Kolodin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Dent.
Dent lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dent pushing down on Kolodin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kolodin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dent is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolodin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dent not doing much here.
Kolodin is staying active underneath Dent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pru Dent has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kolodin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dent counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolodin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dent cracks a nice hook into Kolodin's ribs.
Kolodin misses with a body shot.
Dent jabs at Kolodin's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin tries to clinch
and Dent counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dent lands with a nice body punch.
Dent ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolodin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dent takes the fight into the clinch.
Kolodin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolodin is just out of range.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dent napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dent is trying to control Kolodin's posture but Kolodin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin moves into full mount!
Dent tries to hold on but Kolodin pushes him away.
Kolodin wants to control the pace but Dent is squirming around nicely.
Kolodin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dent's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dent is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kolodin controlling the pace for now.
Kolodin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dent has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pru Dent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dent 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pru Dent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendall Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clarke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clarke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clarke with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Clarke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clarke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Clarke defends easily.
Clarke thows a big elbow that misses.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clarke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clarke trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
Clarke trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Clarke postures up.
Clarke postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Clarke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clarke cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Clarke thows a big elbow that misses.
Clarke is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarke defends well.
Clarke throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarke defends it easily.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clarke pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clarke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarke with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Clarke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clarke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Clarke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Clarke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Clarke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Clarke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Clarke 's knee.
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Clarke avoids the head kick by Silva.
Clarke fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Silva tries to roll over but Clarke keeps him under control.
Silva is staying active underneath Clarke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Clarke has control of the leg.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Clarke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clarke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clarke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clarke has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Kendall Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Clarke throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clarke!
The referee warns Clarke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Clarke can't escape the position.
Clarke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarke sees it coming and defends easily.
Clarke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clarke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Clarke didn't expect that.
Clarke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Clarke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Clarke.
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
Clarke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is really struggling to control Clarke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clarke wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clarke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clarke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clarke 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.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva works his way into side control.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clarke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clarke gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Clarke is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarke is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clarke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clarke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva passes into side control, despite Clarke's attempt to control the position.
Silva tries for a kimura but Clarke is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Silva!
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