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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pagnotto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Angels-Dirty Money. Bark has chosen shut em down 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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181 lbs
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175 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Pagnotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oakley Bark!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark fails with the takedown
and Pagnotto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pagnotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bark wants to get back to striking at distance but Pagnotto won't allow it.
Bark is trying to push Pagnotto away but Pagnotto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pagnotto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pagnotto off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Bark manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Pagnotto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pagnotto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bark's arms.
Bark looking for the RNC.
Pagnotto is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark looking for the RNC.
Bark missing with punches from the back.
Bark trying to control.
Bark doesn't have the hooks in and Pagnotto manages to turn into his guard.
Pagnotto postures up.
Pagnotto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pagnotto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bark trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pagnotto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oakley Bark wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pagnotto gets the takedown into side control.
Bark is trying to control Pagnotto's posture but Pagnotto avoids it.
Bark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto wants to control but Bark is keeping him busy.
Pagnotto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bark is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pagnotto trying to control from half guard but Bark is working away.
Bark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pagnotto pulls his head out easily.
Bark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pagnotto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Bark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pagnotto trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
Bark is trying to keep Pagnotto in close.
Bark has Pagnotto pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oakley Bark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pagnotto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pagnotto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pagnotto wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Pagnotto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bark has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pagnotto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bark misses with the combination.
Bark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pagnotto is just riding it out for now. Bark eventually gives up the hold.
Bark working Pagnotto over with strikes.
Bark with the ground and pound but Pagnotto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Bark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pagnotto dives on top into guard.
Bark wants to stand and escape but Pagnotto is having none of it.
Pagnotto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bark is working an open guard so Pagnotto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nino Pagnotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pagnotto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bark wants to get back to striking at distance but Pagnotto won't allow it.
Bark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pagnotto uses from the top position.
Bark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pagnotto wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto wants to get up but he can't break Bark's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bark keeping full guard, as Pagnotto tries to pass.
Bark looking for a guillotine here but Pagnotto defends easily.
Bark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pagnotto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bark pushes Pagnotto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pagnotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bark did well to prevent Pagnotto getting side control.
Pagnotto is looking to pass Bark's guard but actually Bark recovers to full guard.
Bark trying to control the position here.
Bark looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oakley Bark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bark misses with a takedown attempt
and Pagnotto counters with a shoot takedown. Bark fights it but they end up in guard.
Bark pushes Pagnotto off and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pagnotto lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Pagnotto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pagnotto is leaning against Bark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bark tries to score a body lock takedown but Pagnotto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bark is trying to break the clinch but Pagnotto is controlling him.
Bark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pagnotto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nino Pagnotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Bark.
Pagnotto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bark is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto working away.
Pagnotto wants to control but Bark is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pagnotto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pagnotto wants to control but Bark is keeping him busy.
Bark regains half guard.
Bark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bark keeping moving, preventing Pagnotto from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pagnotto wants to stand and escape but instead Bark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pagnotto trying to control the position.
Bark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bark 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.
Bark is looking to work some ground and pound but Pagnotto has wrist control.
Bark advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark wants to work for an arm triangle but Pagnotto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pagnotto defending well though.
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. Bark connects with a nice short shot to Pagnotto's temple.
Bark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pagnotto defending well though.
Bark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pagnotto keeps working.
Bark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pagnotto is just riding it out for now. Bark eventually gives up the hold.
Bark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Bark slips a nice elbow through Pagnotto's hands, connecting with Pagnotto's forehead.
Bark is looking to take a break and control but Pagnotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pagnotto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bark.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nino Pagnotto.
I think Bark 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Nino Pagnotto!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Nino Pagnotto!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight as a draw!
Nino Pagnotto wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey St Claire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey St Claire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas St James!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Claire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Claire pushes St James up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St James as St Claire tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for St Claire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Claire.
St Claire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St James backwards.
St Claire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
St Claire lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Lucas St James has been cut.
St James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Claire just stands there and leans against the cage.
St James jumps guard but St Claire stands there with St James around his waist. St James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Claire lands with a short shot to the head.
St Claire avoiding damage.
St Claire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Claire scores with a nice hook to the head.
St James tries to pull guard but St Claire holds him up against the cage and eventually St James drops back down to his feet.
Casey St Claire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas St James.
St Claire effectively controlling the action here.
St Claire gets through St James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
St Claire looking to throw knees to the head but St James is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Claire.
Nice body punch from St Claire - that landed with a thud.
St James looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Claire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Claire lands with a left to the head.
St Claire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Claire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on St Claire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
St Claire gets through St James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St James being controlled against the cage.
St Claire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St James backwards.
St Claire lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by St Claire.
A short right from St Claire on the inside.
St James working hard to break the clinch.
St Claire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
St Claire lands with a left to the head.
A short left from St Claire.
St James letting St Claire take a breather here.
St Claire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Claire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from St Claire.
St Claire cracks St James with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by St Claire.
St Claire works on St James's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Claire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
St Claire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St James blocks it with crossed arms.
St Claire has St James pressed against the cage.
St Claire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Jamess head.
St Claire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St James backwards.
St Claire is working St James over against the cage.
St Claire lands with a short shot to the head.
St Claire lands with a short shot to the head.
St Claire lands an elbow inside that St James shrugs off.
St Claire lands a right hand.
St Claire scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Claire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Claire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Jamess head.
St Claire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Claire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for St Claire.
Good body shot from St Claire.
St Claire working St James over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from St Claire.
St Claire cracks St James with a nice body shot.
St Claire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Claire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St Claire misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from St Claire.
Good body shot from St Claire.
St Claire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Claire lands with a light punch inside.
St Claire scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Claire.
Stalling in the clinch from St Claire.
St Claire lands a nice uppercut.
St Claire cracks St James with a nice body shot.
St Claire lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Claire.
St Claire tries a knee to the head but St James blocks it.
St Claire pressing his opponent against the cage.
St Claire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St James being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Claire lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey St Claire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas St James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
St James avoids a punch combination nicely.
St James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Claire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
St James wants to control the action here but instead St Claire manages to pass to full mount!
St Claire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
St Claire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St James for as long as he can get away with.
St James is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Claire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St James can do to turn this around?
St James tries to hold on but St Claire postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Casey St Claire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
St James throws a lazy body kick
and St Claire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St Claire misses with the combination.
St Claire misses with a few strikes there.
St Claire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Claire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Claire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Claire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from St Claire does no damage.
St Claire gets caught napping as St James dives in and scores a takedown. St Claire manages to retain guard.
St James trying to control the position from guard on top but St Claire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Claire manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
St Claire looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St James can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James is trying to escape the mount.
St Claire looking to control and managing it successfully.
St Claire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Casey St Claire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
St Claire has managed to clinch.
St James jumps guard but St Claire stands there with St James around his waist. St James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from St Claire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Claire.
Good body shot from St Claire.
St Claire lands a right hand.
St Claire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St James backwards.
St Claire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
St Claire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Jamess head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey St Claire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas St James'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!
St Claire misses with a two punch combination.
St Claire tries to bum rush St James with a series of wild strikes but St James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St James wants to clinch but St Claire slips to the side
and St Claire counters with a shoot takedown. St James fights it but they end up in guard.
St Claire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Claire is looking to work some ground and pound but St James has wrist control.
St Claire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Claire trying to control the position from guard on top but St James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
St James controls St Claire momentarily but St Claire frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Casey St Claire just wasn't active enough.
St Claire throws a left and a right that both miss
and St James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Claire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St James looking to sit in guard and control but St Claire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Claire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James wants to stand and escape but St Claire is having none of it.
St Claire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Casey St Claire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Casey St Claire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
St Claire misses with a few strikes there.
St Claire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St James gets tackled into the cage by St Claire. St Claire maintains the clinch.
St Claire connects with a knee to the head.
St James goes for a takedown attempt but St Claire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St Claire tries to close the distance and clinch up but St James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casey St Claire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from St Claire both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Claire shoots for a double leg takedown but St James sprawls well. He's pushed St Claire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Claire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Claire tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from St Claire misses.
St Claire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Claire stuffs the takedown.
St James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Claire.
A combination from St Claire does no damage.
St James tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Claire has St James pushed against the cage.
St James stalling in the clinch but St Claire improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Claire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
St Claire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Claire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Claire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Claire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with St Claire for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
St Claire scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Claire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Claire.
St James wants to get back to striking at distance but St Claire won't allow it.
A body shot lands from St Claire.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Claire lands a nice elbow.
St Claire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lucas St James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casey St Claire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St James struggles to land a body shot inside as St Claire controls his hands.
St James takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey St Claire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Claire 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 for Casey St Claire!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Casey St Claire!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Casey St Claire!
Casey St Claire wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buster Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is King Kong - Jibbs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Martini!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martini throws a low kick but Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks shoots in but Martini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcos Martini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banks goes for a takedown attempt but Martini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donk. Martini catches Banks right on the button with a cross.
Banks clinches up with Martini and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martini smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martini sizes up Banks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martini defends it nicely.
Martini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martini just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini clinches up against the cage.
Martini lands a knee to the body.
Martini lands a damaging elbow.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martini landing knees to the body.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Martini digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Buster Banks has been cut.
Martini landing knees to the head.
Martini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martini leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martini lands a nice uppercut.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Martini lands a nice uppercut.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banks is rocked!
Martini keeps control of Banks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martini creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Banks with a big uppercut! Banks tries to clinch up but Martini pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Banks to the mat! Banks covers up and Martini unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcos Martini!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jak Progresso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Progresso comes into the arena with From the Ritz to the Rubble blaring out of the sound system. Fitch has chosen Motörhead - "Orgasmatron" as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jak Progresso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Christopher Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but Progresso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Progresso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Progresso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Progresso sprawls well. He's pushed Fitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jak Progresso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Fitch.
Fitch walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Progresso.
Progresso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Progresso counters with a leg kick.
Fitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Progresso fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitch in the body.
Progresso slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Progresso as he jumps to the side.
Fitch looks gassed!
Progresso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Progresso sprawls well. He's pushed Fitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Progresso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Progresso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Progresso lands a jab to Fitch's midsection.
Progresso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Progresso lands a nice looking body shot.
Progresso is looking to wear down Fitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Progresso lands with a nice combination. Fitch backs away looking to recover.
Progresso digs a good hook to Fitch's body.
Progresso jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Progresso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Progresso lands a jab-cross combination.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Progresso.
Progresso sizes up Fitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Progresso clobbers Fitch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitch shoots in for a double leg but Progresso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Progresso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Progresso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Progresso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Progresso lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Progresso.
Fitch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Progresso is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Progresso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Progresso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitch. That did some damage!
Progresso lands a nice looking body shot.
Progresso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Progresso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Progresso stuns Fitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Progresso digs a good hook to Fitch's body.
Progresso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Progresso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Progresso fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitch in the body.
Progresso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Progresso lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Progresso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Progresso, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Progresso. Beautiful body shot.
Progresso lands a nice looking body shot.
Progresso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Progresso lands a jab to the nose.
Progresso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Progresso.
Progresso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitch momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Progresso.
An inside leg kick lands from Progresso.
Progresso punishes Fitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Progresso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitch's sensitive parts.
Progresso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Progresso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Progresso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitch.
Progresso misses with a two punch combination.
Progresso works Fitch's body with a nice hook.
Christopher Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Progresso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Progresso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping body kick lands there for Progresso.
Progresso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Progresso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Progresso fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitch in the body.
Progresso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Progresso, as that shot connected.
Progresso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Progresso, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Progresso.
Progresso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Progresso connects with a crisp jab.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Progresso. Progresso obviously looking to wear him down.
Progresso lands a lovely overhand right.
Progresso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Progresso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Progresso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Progresso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Progresso lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jak Progresso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitch has his takedown stuffed
and Progresso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Progresso scores with a shot to the body.
Fitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Progresso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Progresso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitch somewhat.
Jak Progresso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Fitch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Progresso. That's going to slow Fitch down.
Fitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Progresso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Progresso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Progresso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Progresso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Progresso can pounce on him.
Progresso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
Progresso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Progresso with a nice cross.
Progresso connects with a leg kick. Fitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Progresso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Progresso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Progresso.
Progresso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Progresso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Progresso.
Progresso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Progresso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Progresso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Progresso lands with a straight right. Fitch didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Progresso. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Progresso.
Progresso scores with a jab to the head.
Jak Progresso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Progresso lands a leg kick that knocks Fitch off balance momentarily.
Progresso stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitch. Fitch gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Progresso.
Fitch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jak Progresso is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso with a nice cross.
Progresso jabs Fitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Progresso.
Progresso lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Progresso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Progresso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitch has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Progresso.
Progresso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Progresso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Progresso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Progresso thumps Fitch with a low kick.
Progresso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitch can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Progresso digs a good hook to Fitch's body.
Progresso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Progresso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitch.
Progresso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Progresso lands a leg kick that knocks Fitch off balance momentarily.
Progresso scores with a shot to the body.
Progresso lands a jab to the nose.
Progresso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Progresso.
Nice body punch from Progresso.
Progresso scores with a jab to the body.
Progresso throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fitch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Progresso has got the better of the exchanges.
Progresso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Progresso throws a nice looking combination but Fitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Progresso lands an overhand right.
Progresso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Progresso throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Progresso. That one must have hurt.
Progresso lands a leg kick that knocks Fitch off balance momentarily.
Progresso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Progresso.
Fitch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitch shoots and misses
enabling Progresso to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Progresso.
Fitch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Progresso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitch scrambles back to his feet.
Progresso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice combination there by Progresso.
Progresso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Progresso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Progresso.
Progresso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Progresso cracks Fitch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Progresso connects with a leg kick. Fitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Progresso cracks Fitch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Progresso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitch at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jak Progresso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Progresso punishes Fitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitch walks into a stiff left hand from Progresso.
Progresso connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Progresso can pounce on him.
Fitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Progresso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Progresso scores with a nice head shot.
Progresso with a nice cross.
Fitch closes the distance and clinches up with Progresso, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes Progresso against the cage but Progresso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Progresso.
Fitch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Progresso.
Progresso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Progresso.
Good exchange - Progresso coming out on top.
Fitch with a poor takedown
and Progresso counters with a left to the body.
Jak Progresso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Fitch.
Progresso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Progresso. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Progresso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitch's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Progresso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Progresso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Progresso.
Progresso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Progresso is looking to slow Fitch down with leg kicks.
Fitch tries to move into range but Progresso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Progresso digs a good hook to Fitch's body.
Fitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Progresso can pounce on him.
Progresso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Progresso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Progresso jabs at Fitch's body.
A jab from Progresso does it's job there.
Progresso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Progresso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Progresso throws a one two combo.
Progresso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christopher Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitch at a distance.
Progresso cracks the inside of Fitch's front leg.
Progresso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Progresso, as that shot connected.
Progresso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitch takes one on the button.
That kick from Progresso tenderised Fitch's leg. Fitch is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Progresso.
Progresso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitch. That did some damage!
Progresso feints and then cracks Fitch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitch down.
Progresso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Progresso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Progresso scores with a shot to the body.
Progresso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Progresso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Progresso lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitch off the cage and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Progresso.
A jab from Progresso finds it's way through Fitch's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Progresso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Progresso.
Fitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Progresso can pounce on him.
Progresso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Progresso scores with a leg kick.
Fitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Progresso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Progresso lands a lovely overhand right.
Progresso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Progresso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Progresso.
Fitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Progresso swivels and escapes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Progresso, right into the meat.
Progresso scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A right-left combo lands from Progresso.
Progresso scoring well with a low kick there.
Progresso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Progresso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Progresso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jak Progresso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Fitch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Progresso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Progresso wants it to stay on the feet.
Progresso scores with a nice head shot.
Progresso connects with a leg kick. Fitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Progresso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Progresso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Progresso throws a combination. Fitch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Progresso scores with a one two! Fitch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Progresso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitch. That did some damage!
Progresso throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Progresso.
Progresso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jak Progresso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Progresso 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jak Progresso!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jak Progresso!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jak Progresso!
Jak Progresso wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Dzikowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Javier Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrzej Dzikowski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
Dzikowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramirez counters with a left to the body.
Ramirez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Andrzej Dzikowski has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Dzikowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dzikowski thinking.
Ramirez jabs Dzikowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dzikowski looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dzikowski is rocked!
Ramirez unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Dzikowski out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Dzikowski off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Javier Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Rawlins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rawlins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rawlins tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rawlins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rawlins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Xavier Rawlins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rawlins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Rawlins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawlins clinches up against the cage.
Rawlins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Rawlins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Rawlins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rawlins pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlins. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawlins counters with a one-two to the body.
Rawlins takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlins backwards.
Rawlins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rawlins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rawlins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawlins swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawlins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawlins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rawlins is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawlins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawlins counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Rawlins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rawlins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rawlins stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins lands some shots froms side control.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rawlins scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rawlins 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.
Rawlins closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Rawlins pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Rawlins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rawlins tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Rawlins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Rawlins getting side control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawlins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rawlins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rawlins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rawlins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith feints a jab promting Rawlins to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rawlins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rawlins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rawlins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rawlins controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Xavier Rawlins just wasn't active enough.
Rawlins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith leaves Rawlins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Rawlins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlins is just out of range.
Rawlins shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Rawlins misses with a takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xavier Rawlins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Rawlins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xavier Rawlins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Smith.
Smith scores with a jab. Rawlins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rawlins back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlins drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith feints a jab promting Rawlins to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rawlins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rawlins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Rawlins's ribs.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawlins throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Charles Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawlins slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawlins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Rawlins stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rawlins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rawlins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawlins fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawlins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Rawlins prevents Smith from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlins is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawlins wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins 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.
Xavier Rawlins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rawlins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rawlins trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Rawlins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xavier Rawlins.
No luck for Rawlins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Rawlins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rawlins on the side of the head.
Rawlins tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Rawlins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Rawlins seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a series of punches but Rawlins moves out of range.
Rawlins tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawlins is looking to clinch.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rawlins circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawlins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawlins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rawlins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlins.
Rawlins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rawlins lands a nice short elbow.
Rawlins is controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Rawlins is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Rawlins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawlins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Xavier Rawlins!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Xavier Rawlins!
Xavier Rawlins wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tora Noshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back. Noshi has chosen Don't Tell Me - Concorde Dawn as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tora Noshi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Grossman.
Noshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Grossman checks a low kick from Noshi.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Grossman just misses with a punch to the body.
Noshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grossman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Noshi.
Grossman scores with a jab. Noshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noshi throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Noshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grossman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grossman is looking to score with low kicks.
Grossman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grossman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grossman scores with a hook to the body. Noshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grossman throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noshi at a distance.
Good exchange - Grossman coming out on top.
Noshi misses with a looping left.
Grossman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grossman!
Noshi throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Noshi looks gassed!
Grossman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noshi looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
Noshi misses with a body shot.
Noshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grossman thuds his right hand into Noshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grossman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grossman.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Noshi needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Grossman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman counters with a good low kick that Noshi was not able to check.
Grossman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noshi backs up against the cage.
Donk. Grossman catches Noshi right on the button with a cross.
Grossman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Grossman.
Grossman cracks Noshi with a good jab.
Grossman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grossman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grossman digs a good body shot into Noshi's ribs.
Grossman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noshi. That did some damage!
Grossman throws the kick towards the body but Noshi avoids it.
Noshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grossman scores with a decent looking hook.
Noshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grossman!
Noshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grossman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grossman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grossman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grossman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grossman cracks the inside of Noshi's front leg.
Grossman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grossman sizes up Noshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grossman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grossman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grossman cracks Noshi with an open hand slap.
Grossman scores with a nice strike.
Grossman with a jab.
Les Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grossman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grossman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grossman duly obliges.
Noshi is rocked!
Noshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grossman drops Noshi with a huge uppercut! Noshi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Grossman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Les Grossman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Country Boy Can Survive. Davis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crash by 12 Stones. 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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145 lbs
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mullen misses with a body shot.
Mullen misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mullen throws a leg kick
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mullen is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working over Mullen with some ground and pound. Mullen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mullen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis trying to control but Mullen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Mullen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen working a defensive guard but Davis manages to pass into side control anyway.
Davis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controls the position.
Davis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mullen tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Mullen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Davis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mullen is looking to reverse the position.
Davis lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Davis prevents Mullen from improving his position.
Mullen is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mullen wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Davis 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.
Davis throws a body punch but Mullen moves out of range.
Mullen lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Mullen counters with a left to the body.
Mullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Mullen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen is looking to score with low kicks.
Davis moves out of range as Mullen strikes.
Mullen is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mullen slips a jab from Davis.
Mullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Mullen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Davis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Mullen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mullen looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mullen throws a low kick but Davis moves out of range easily.
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.
Mullen throws a low kick, looking for Davis's leg but Davis calmly moves out of range.
Mullen throws a leg kick that misses.
Davis avoids the head kick by Mullen.
Nice uppercut lands for Mullen. That snapped Davis's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Mullen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Mullen throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Mullen only half commits.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mullen.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis wants to control from the top but Mullen keeps moving.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Mullen blocks nicely.
Mullen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
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.
Johnny Davis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Mullen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mullen tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mullen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mullen misses with a body punch
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook but Mullen avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a shot to the body
and Mullen counters with a low kick, right behind Davis 's knee.
Mullen scores with a hook.
Mullen lands a right hook to the body.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis jabs at Mullen's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a low kick.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mullen.
Davis misses with a hook
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chris Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mullen throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Mullen avoids the body shot from Davis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mullen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Johnny Davis!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Johnny Davis!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Johnny Davis!
Johnny Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell has chosen J. Cole - Blow Up as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shelton Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell throws a right hand that misses
letting Reinhardt counter with a right hand.
Reinhardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reinhardt misses with a takedown attempt - Harrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harrell throws an off balance right hand
and Reinhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinhardt thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
and Harrell counters with a left to the body.
Reinhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reinhardt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harrell swings for the body but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Harrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Reinhardt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrell misses with a hook
and Reinhardt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrell misses with a hook
and Reinhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinhardt looks for a takedown but Harrell sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Harrell throws a predictable looking body shot
so Reinhardt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Reinhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt distracts Harrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell wants to sweep here but Reinhardt controlling him for the moment.
Reinhardt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reinhardt throws a strike but Harrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harrell wants to control from the top but Reinhardt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinhardt shoots in but Harrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt misses with a double jab
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Reinhardt's head.
Harrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrell thows a leg kick but Reinhardt checks it
and Reinhardt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harrell really felt that one!
Harrell throws a right hand that misses
and Reinhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot.
Harrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reinhardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Harrell. Those never looked like landing.
Harrell takes a swing at Reinhardt's ribcage but misses.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt scores with a takedown into Harrell's guard.
Reinhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reinhardt postures up and lands a big shot to Harrell's brow.
Reinhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinhardt works over Harrell with some ground and pound from guard.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Harrell keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Harrell keeps moving.
Reinhardt advances position into side control!
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Harrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinhardt working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinhardt tries to move to mount but Harrell blocks the move with his legs.
Reinhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harrell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Reinhardt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reinhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Harrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinhardt is retaining full guard.
Harrell preventing the sweep.
Reinhardt controls Harrell momentarily but Harrell frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrell trying to control but Reinhardt is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shelton Harrell.
Harrell lands a high kick!
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.
Reinhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Harrell throws a combination that misses
and Reinhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrell sprawls well. Harrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrell throws a lazy right hand but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Harrell is predictable there
and Reinhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Harrell misses.
Harrell misses with a body shot
and Reinhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harrell misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinhardt.
A shot to the body from Harrell misses
and Reinhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Reinhardt defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harrell misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Reinhardt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
Harrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinhardt counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell misses with a shot to the body
and Reinhardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell misses with an uppercut
and Reinhardt counters with a nice body shot.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Reinhardt moves in looking to clinch but Harrell pushes him off.
Harrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a looping right.
Harrell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinhardt at a distance.
Harrell misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinhardt counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Reinhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrell as he avoids it easily.
Harrell misses with a hook. Reinhardt ducked under it nicely.
Reinhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinhardt misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrell.
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.
Nice body kick there by Reinhardt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harrell!
Victor Reinhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinhardt misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrell misses with the body kick
and Reinhardt counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Victor Reinhardt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Harrell misses with a double jab
and Reinhardt counters with an outside leg kick.
Harrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harrell misses the body punch
and Reinhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinhardt misses with a shot to the body
and Harrell counters with a nice body shot.
Reinhardt wants to clinch up but Harrell keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Harrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harrell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt prevents Harrell from improving his position.
Reinhardt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Harrell reverses the position - he's now on top in Reinhardt's guard.
Harrell lying in Reinhardt's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Reinhardt decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Harrell taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Reinhardt!
Victor Reinhardt is the new lightweight champion!
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