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EEC 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Romanaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fernando Neto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Neto!
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, Misha Romanaski!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romanaski.
Neto slips a jab from Romanaski.
Romanaski takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Misha Romanaski has been cut.
Neto lands with a nice combination. Romanaski backs away looking to recover.
Romanaski is rocked!
Neto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romanaski was covering up waiting for the punch and Neto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romanaski is still in real trouble! Can Neto finish him?
Neto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanaski seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romanaski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neto is fighting to break Romanaski's control of his arms but Romanaski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neto throws and elbow that misses. Romanaski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neto's guard. Nice move by Romanaski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto controlling Romanaski's posture.
Romanaski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romanaski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romanaski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romanaski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romanaski distracts Neto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neto working a defensive guard here.
Neto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romanaski has his takedown stuffed
and Neto counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neto stalls.
Romanaski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Neto prevents it.
Fernando Neto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Romanaski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Romanaski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanaski is keeping the position for now.
Romanaski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neto 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.
Romanaski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanaski keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanaski can't keep his opponent in guard - Neto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romanaski is not content to let Neto control the position.
Neto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romanaski is looking to improve his position.
Neto seems to be working for a kimura but Romanaski defends the submission attempt.
Romanaski trying to hold on to Neto's head to control him but Neto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romanaski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romanaski controls Neto momentarily but Neto frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romanaski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Romanaski misses with an uppercut.
Neto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romanaski.
Neto throws a head kick but Romanaski moves out of range.
Romanaski misses with a body shot
and Neto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romanaski backs up against the cage.
Romanaski looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Romanaski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neto darts in and clinches Romanaski up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Neto.
Neto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanaski throws a hook to the side of Neto's head but Neto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romanaski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Neto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misha Romanaski'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.
Neto connects with a solid leg kick.
Neto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Romanaski moves out of range as Neto throws a body kick.
Neto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romanaski misses with a body shot.
Romanaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernando Neto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neto manages to break the clinch.
Neto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romanaski takes a step back to recover.
Neto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Neto wants to control from the top but Romanaski keeps moving.
Romanaski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanaski has wrist control.
Romanaski is breathing heavily.
Neto trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neto is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanaski has wrist control.
Neto 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.
Neto drops back looking for a leg! Romanaski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romanaski manages to kick Neto off! Neto jumps back into Romanaski's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Neto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Neto.
Neto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romanaski as Neto tries to tie him up.
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.
Romanaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanaski tries to break the clinch but Neto is controlling the position.
Neto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romanaski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romanaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romanaski tries to work over Neto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romanaski.
Neto missing with knees to the body.
Romanaski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Neto prevents it.
Fernando Neto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Romanaski.
Romanaski blocks an elbow strike from Neto.
Romanaski missing with knees to the body.
Neto lands a nice uppercut.
Neto prevents the takedown attempt.
Neto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neto looking for a takedown.
Romanaski tries to pull guard but Neto holds him up against the cage and eventually Romanaski drops back down to his feet.
Neto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanaski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neto misses with a looping left.
Romanaski misses with a looping right.
Neto slips a straight right by Romanaski.
Neto misses with the combination.
Romanaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neto throws a leg kick but Romanaski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romanaski looks to throw the jab but Neto is out of range.
Neto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanaski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neto somewhat.
Romanaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Neto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romanaski slips under a jab from Neto.
That's four 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.
Neto checks a leg kick.
Neto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanaski motions for Neto to come forward. Romanaski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Neto blocks a jab.
Romanaski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Neto.
Neto dodges the punch combination from Romanaski.
Romanaski misses with a wild body shot.
Romanaski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Neto.
Neto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romanaski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neto as he jumps to the side.
Fernando Neto is winning the standup battle so far.
Neto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romanaski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neto to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanaski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Neto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Misha Romanaski's cut.
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!
Jab by Neto.
Neto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romanaski throws a right hand that Neto ducks under and follows up with a left that Neto also avoids with ease.
Neto closes the distance and clinches up with Romanaski, looking for a takedown. Neto pushes Romanaski against the cage but Romanaski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neto scores with a nice right hand.
Romanaski shoots in and bounces Neto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neto is thwarting Romanaski's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romanaski wants to improve his position but Neto is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanaski is staying active underneath Neto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romanaski wants to improve his position but Neto is controlling well.
Neto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neto is working for a kimura here but Romanaski manages to reverse the position and he's now in Neto's guard.
Neto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Romanaski postures up and lands a big shot to Neto's brow.
Romanaski stopping the sweep attempt from Neto.
Romanaski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romanaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Neto is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romanaski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romanaski misses with a takedown attempt
and Neto counters with a straight right hand.
Romanaski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Neto.
Fernando Neto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Romanaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanaski is trying to keep Neto in close.
Neto won't allow Romanaski to sweep him here.
Neto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romanaski keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Neto pushing down on Romanaski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romanaski tries to get to full guard but Neto has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neto lands a nice short elbow.
Romanaski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fernando Neto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanaski won't allow Neto to pass to mount.
Romanaski manages to get to full guard.
Romanaski keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romanaski wants to sweep here but Neto controlling him for the moment.
Neto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Misha Romanaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando Neto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanaski misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Neto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neto 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Neto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yefar Mehwadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehwadi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Khe Sahn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yefar Mehwadi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehwadi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mehwadi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mehwadi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mehwadi.
Mehwadi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mehwadi won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mehwadi escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mehwadi controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Mehwadi keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Mehwadi 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.
I looks like Mehwadi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson is trying to buck Mehwadi off.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mehwadi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mehwadi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mehwadi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehwadi struggling to land strikes to the head as Johnson covers up.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mehwadi's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson passes Mehwadi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Mehwadi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mehwadi defends it well.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mehwadi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mehwadi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Mehwadi is defending well.
Mehwadi gets back to full guard.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mehwadi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mehwadi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mehwadi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yefar Mehwadi 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.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Mehwadi on that attempt.
Yefar Mehwadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehwadi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Mehwadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Terry Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yefar Mehwadi.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mehwadi is having none of it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mehwadi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mehwadi moves out of range.
Mehwadi tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mehwadi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mehwadi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Mehwadi getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mehwadi controlling the pace.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Mehwadi stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehwadi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mehwadi gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount but Mehwadi keeps good control and instead manages to take Johnson's back.
Johnson turns into Mehwadi and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mehwadi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mehwadi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mehwadi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mehwadi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mehwadi is breathing heavily.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mehwadi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mehwadi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mehwadi won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yefar Mehwadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mehwadi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Mehwadi persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mehwadi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mehwadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mehwadi shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Terry Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yefar Mehwadi.
Mehwadi dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Mehwadi's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mehwadi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mehwadi has a takedown stuffed.
Mehwadi shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mehwadi is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terry Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yefar Mehwadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mehwadi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Mehwadi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mehwadi off to one side.
Mehwadi shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mehwadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mehwadi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mehwadi circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Mehwadi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Mehwadi shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mehwadi.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mehwadi moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehwadi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mehwadi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mehwadi moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mehwadi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mehwadi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Mehwadi keeps it at a distance.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mehwadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mehwadi circles away.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mehwadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mehwadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mehwadi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yefar Mehwadi!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton has chosen Jay-Z-Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. 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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213 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Clayton misses.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the body.
Andre Clayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dempsey's head.
Clayton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dempsey preventing the sweep.
Dempsey chips away with some ground and pound.
Clayton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dempsey is one step ahead there.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Dempsey wants to pass the guard but Clayton is keeping the position.
Clayton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dempsey defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dempsey connects with a couple of short punches.
Clayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clayton, not yet.
Dempsey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton can't keep his opponent in guard - Dempsey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dempsey lands a nice short elbow.
Dempsey drops an elbow to the side of Clayton's head.
Clayton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dempsey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clayton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Clayton.
Clayton looks gassed!
Clayton with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dempsey counter with a right hand.
Dempsey fails with the takedown.
Clayton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clayton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dempsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton blocks an elbow strike.
Clayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clayton tries to keep at a distance but Dempsey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dempsey trying to land knees to the body.
Clayton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dempsey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
KJ Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Clayton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clayton.
Dempsey scores a nice knee to the body.
Clayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dempsey.
Dempsey scores a nice knee to the body.
Dempsey throws an elbow that misses.
Dempsey trying to land knees to the body.
Dempsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Clayton avoids the damage to the body.
Clayton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dempsey prevents it.
Clayton avoiding damage as Dempsey throws knees to the body.
Dempsey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dempsey manages to break the clinch.
Dempsey connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a series of strikes that have Clayton backpedaling.
Dempsey throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dempsey looks to land a combination. Clayton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Clayton misses with a takedown attempt
and Dempsey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dempsey manages to break the clinch.
Clayton misses with an uppercut. Dempsey saw that one coming.
Clayton misses with a double jab
and Dempsey counters with a left and a right that stings Clayton.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Clayton moves out of range.
Dempsey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dempsey rushes Clayton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dempsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clayton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dempsey counters with a shoot takedown. Clayton fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dempsey!
Dempsey is working to get back to half guard.
Clayton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Clayton breaks from Dempsey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton unloads with some shots from mount but Dempsey bucks and avoids them well.
Dempsey is trying to escape the mount.
Clayton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dempsey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Dempsey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dempsey misses with a wild combination.
Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Dempsey finds it's target.
Dempsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dempsey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clayton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dempsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clayton moves away.
Clayton throws a sloppy head kick and Dempsey moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Clayton misses.
Clayton is breathing heavily.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dempsey counters with a one-two to the body.
Dempsey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clayton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dempsey is just out of range.
Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clayton.
Dempsey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clayton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clayton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dempsey.
Dempsey connects with a knee to the head.
Dempsey is pressed up against the cage. Clayton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dempsey down to the mat. Dempsey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clayton throws a series of punches but Dempsey moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch.
Dempsey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clayton.
Clayton tries to score a body lock takedown but Dempsey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dempsey lands an elbow just above Clayton 's eye.
Dempsey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clayton tries to score a body lock takedown but Dempsey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
KJ Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Clayton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey stalling against the cage.
Dempsey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dempsey lands a knee to the head.
Dempsey tightens his grip and picks Clayton up, before dumping him to the ground. Clayton manages to land in guard.
Dempsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dempsey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clayton's head.
Clayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clayton working for a triangle but Dempsey defends it easily.
Clayton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey drops back looking for a leg! Clayton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clayton manages to kick Dempsey off! Dempsey jumps back into Clayton's guard.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dempsey landing with the ground and pound.
Clayton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dempsey!
Clayton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dempsey because Clayton loaded up on that one.
Clayton prevents Dempsey from getting the reversal.
Dempsey tries to lock up and control but Clayton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey is looking to improve his position but Clayton isn't that keen on the idea.
Clayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dempsey is looking to escape.
Dempsey blocking the ground and pound.
Dempsey wants to hold on but Clayton pushes him away.
Clayton is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dempsey is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dempsey flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Clayton anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dempsey and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Clayton slips an arm under Dempsey chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Clayton has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Clayton is squeezing on Dempsey like an anaconda would it's prey. Dempsey fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Clayton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Carpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carpio has chosen Rico Swave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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134 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Carpio!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carpio clinches with his opponent.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but Carpio holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carpio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Carpio.
Carpio scores with a knee to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carpio lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Carpio.
Carpio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio connects with a knee to the head.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Carpio.
Silva is rocked!
A knee to the head by Carpio.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio with a knee to the head.
Carpio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carpio lands a knee to the head.
Carpio blocks a body shot from Silva.
Carpio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carpio stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Carpio scores a nice knee to the body.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva jumps guard but Carpio stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carpio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Carpio working Silva over with knees to the body.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio working Silva over with knees to the body.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Carpio.
Carpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Carpio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva misses with some punches.
Carpio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carpio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva tries to pull guard but Carpio holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carpio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Silva is trying to drag Carpio to the mat but Carpio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio lands a knee to the head.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carpio gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Carpio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carpio is working Silva over against the cage.
Carpio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Carpio working Silva over with knees to the body.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carpio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Carpio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carpio. Silva shrugs it off though.
Dave Carpio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carpio pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carpio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Carpio connects with a knee to the head.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Carpio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carpio lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carpio swinging wildly here.
Silva blocks a head kick by Carpio.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpio's waist but Carpio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Carpio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Carpio clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carpio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carpio connects with a knee to the head.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carpio pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Carpio connects with a knee to the head.
Carpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva is working for takedown but Carpio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carpio smiles and moves away.
Carpio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Carpio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Carpio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Carpio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carpio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carpio scores with a nice body kick.
Carpio with a hook.
Carpio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Carpio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Frank Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carpio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Carpio moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Carpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carpio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Dave Carpio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Carpio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carpio.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carpio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carpio smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Carpio sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carpio moves into the clinch successfully.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Carpio.
Carpio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Carpio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Carpio. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Carpio darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Carpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carpio.
Carpio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carpio lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva tries for a takedown but Carpio manages to get underhooks.
Carpio lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Carpio controls the action.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carpio smiles and moves away.
Carpio darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Carpio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carpio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Carpio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carpio scores a nice knee to the body.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Carpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carpio scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Knees to the body from Carpio.
Carpio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carpio smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carpio as he jumps to the side.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carpio. Carpio obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Carpio sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carpio takes the fight into the clinch.
Carpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carpio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva looks for a takedown but Carpio sprawls well.
Carpio lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carpio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carpio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Carpio.
Carpio lands a high kick!
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carpio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carpio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Carpio, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Carpio against the cage but Carpio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carpio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carpio can pounce on him.
Carpio with a nice cross.
Carpio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carpio with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Carpio.
Carpio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carpio is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Carpio circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpio lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Carpio.
Carpio throws a nice head kick!
Carpio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Carpio leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carpio. Carpio obviously looking to wear him down.
Carpio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Carpio.
Carpio throws a head kick that misses.
Carpio throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carpio but Carpio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carpio connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva avoids the head kick by Carpio.
Carpio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carpio scores with a spinning back kick!
Carpio moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Silva is working for takedown but Carpio is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Carpio.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Carpio lands with a right to the head.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio misses with a knee strike.
Carpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carpio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva wants a takedown.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Silva tries to pull guard but Carpio won't allow it.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.
Frank Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Carpio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Carpio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carpio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Carpio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Clarke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Clarke!
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, Sid Wright!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.
Clarke lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Clarke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wright has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Clarke off! Clarke jumps back into Wright's guard.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarke defends well.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wright is looking for a triangle here but Clarke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Clarke cracks Wright with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Clarke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Wright wants to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke cracks Wright with a big right hand but Wright just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wright to see if he's OK.
Clarke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clarke lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Wright is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clarke connects with a decent elbow.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Clarke keeps moving and retains side control.
Clarke lands a few punches from side control.
Wright manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clarke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Clarke with the ground and pound but Wright uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clarke.
Wright trying to control the position.
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarke has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarke is aware though and is defending well.
Wright looks gassed!
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four 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.
Clarke has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wright to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Clarke is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wright pulls down on the head and he's put Clarke to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sid Wright!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte comes into the arena with Imagine - John Lennon blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Dana Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Rogers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte cracks Rogers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Kyle Rogers has been cut.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand.
It looks like Dana Whyte has been cut.
Whyte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whyte sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rogers knocks Whyte out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Rogers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Incredible Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Incredible Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mc Killer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killer lands with a shot to the body.
Killer lands a left and a right that send Hulk crashing to the mat, dazed. Killer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hulk is rocked!
It looks like Incredible Hulk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk blocks a head kick by Killer.
Oh Hulk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hulk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Incredible Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer throws a quick head kick that knocks Hulk silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Killer is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mc Killer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuckin Futz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oren Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuckin Futz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oren Hunter's chin.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nuckin Futz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oren Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Futz as he avoids it easily.
Futz throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter defending well as Futz loads up on a big left hand.
Futz throws a big shot that misses.
Futz moves out of range of the body kick from Hunter.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Futz.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Futz is looking to clinch.
Futz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Futz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Futz scores with a one two! Hunter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunter slips a straight right by Futz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunter.
Futz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Futz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
Nuckin Futz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oren Hunter.
Futz punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Futz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futz looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Futz throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Futz moves out of range easily.
Futz swinging wildly here.
Futz has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Futz has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Futz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Futz lands with a left to the head.
Hunter letting Futz take a breather here.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Futz - that landed with a thud.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Futz gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Futz pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Futz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Futz on the inside.
Hunter wants to break free but Futz has control.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futz keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Futz on the inside.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Futz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Futz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
Futz misses with a knee strike.
Futz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Futz presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Futz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Futz has Hunter pressed against the cage.
Futz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Futz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futz.
Stalling in the clinch from Futz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Futz has double underhooks.
Futz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter wants to break free but Futz has control.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Futz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Futz lands a left hand.
Futz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Futz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Futz slowing the pace effectively.
Futz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Futz misses with a punch to the body.
Futz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Futz is breathing heavily.
Futz digs a right hand into Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunter's gas tank.
The referee calls for Hunter to work.
Futz throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter jumps guard but Futz stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Futz.
Futz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Futz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Futz gets caught flat footed, as Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Futz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Futz working a defensive guard here.
Hunter has gone for a leg lock! Futz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunter's guard.
Futz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futz wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuckin Futz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Futz throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Futz.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futz.
Hunter defending well as Futz loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Futz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Futz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
Futz wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Futz is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Futz manages to get to full guard.
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.
Futz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Futz 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.
Futz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Futz stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Futz pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Futz wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Futz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter has his foot on Futz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Futz passes into side control.
Futz trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futz scoring with punches from side control.
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Futz is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oren Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Futz counters with a nice uppercut.
Futz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Futz blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.
Futz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Futz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter manages to get to full guard.
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Futz passes into half guard.
Futz is looking to stall here but Hunter recovers full guard.
Futz trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
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.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Futz throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Futz wanted to stand there but Hunter had control of the position.
Futz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futz has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Futz looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Futz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Futz defending well.
That's four 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.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter prevents Futz from standing back up.
Futz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
Futz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Futz.
Futz is trying to stick to Hunter's back but Hunter is turning into Futz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Futz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunter.
Futz looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oren Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oren Hunter!
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