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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Taylor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stig Helmer! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Helmer on his heels. He'll look to pass Helmer's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Helmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helmer keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. Helmer controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself. Helmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Helmer won't let him. Helmer working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor tries to stand but Helmer is controlling from the bottom. Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Helmer's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Helmer is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. Taylor landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Helmer has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stig Helmer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels comes to the cage accompanied by When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack. Davies has chosen W Nienawiści as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Davies acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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288 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey McMichaels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Davies! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davies slips a jab from McMichaels. Davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMichaels misses with a body shot.
McMichaels throws a looping overhand right but Davies ducks down to avoid it. Davies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McMichaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McMichaels looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range. Davies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMichaels circles away quickly and effectively. McMichaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davies's waist but Davies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McMichaels off to one side. Davies lands a nice looking kick to the body. McMichaels takes a step back to recover. Davies lands a front kick. Davies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMichaels. McMichaels walks into a stiff left hand from Davies. Nice shot by McMichaels. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davies!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davies slips a straight right by McMichaels.
That's one minute gone in the round. McMichaels shoots for a takedown but Davies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McMichaels loads up on a big right hand but Davies slips the punch. Davies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McMichaels back to the cage. Davies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. McMichaels looks to land a right hand but Davies moved out of range. Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McMichaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies lands a two punch combo.
Davies connects with a high kick. McMichaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davies's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Some wild striking there from Davies.
A slow jab from McMichaels misses its intended target. No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMichaels scores with a hook. 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! A slow jab from McMichaels misses its intended target. Davies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McMichaels misses with an uppercut. Davies saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McMichaels misses with an uppercut
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Davies shoots in and bounces McMichaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. McMichaels working a defensive guard here.
McMichaels is looking for a triangle but Davies pushes his legs off easily.
McMichaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McMichaels controls Davies momentarily but Davies frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McMichaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McMichaels working for a triangle but Davies defends it easily.
Davies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Davies wants to control from the top but McMichaels keeps moving. Davies is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Davies tries to free his leg and advance position but McMichaels is retaining full guard. Davies is posturing up here but McMichaels has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Davies tries to roll out but it's too tight and Davies has to tap! Slick submission there by McMichaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey McMichaels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Penn Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko has chosen Loco for them Lokos 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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dee Penn Dent! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Four Loko! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Loko. Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee Penn Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dent eats them both and turns towards Loko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Dent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loko.
Dent misses the shot to the body. Dent takes a swing at Loko's ribcage but misses. Loko misses with a double jab.
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loko sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab lands there for Dent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Loko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it. Loko misses with a straight right. Loko throws a head kick but Dent moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dent. Loko scores with a sloppy right hand. Dent should have avoided that one. Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Dent moves out of range easily. Dent avoids the body shot from Loko.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
Dent misses with a leg kick and Loko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Loko jabs Dent right on the nose. Dent blinks but takes it well. Dent misses with a body kick. Loko throws a poor cross that misses
and Dent counters with a stiff right hand. Loko swings for the body but Dent moves out of range.
Dent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loko.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loko throws a lazy right hand but Dent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dent throws a leg kick but Loko checks it. Dent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it. Loko throws a head kick but Dent moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Loko - just one landing. Loko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dent scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dent slips under a jab. A head kick misses from Dent. Loko misses with a hook. Loko digs a good body shot into Dent's ribs. Dent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Loko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dent counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Loko lands with a nice body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Loko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Loko dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Loko throws a wild body kick that Dent sees coming a mile off. Four Loko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dent misses with an uppercut. Loko throws a head kick that misses. Good exchange - Dent coming out on top. Dent blocks a head kick by Loko.
Dent scores with a jab to the jaw. Dent looks for the body kick but Loko saw that one coming. Dent fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loko, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dent lands with a light punch inside. Dent gets through Loko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dent pressing his opponent against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dent just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loko's brow. Loko missing with knees to the body.
Dent throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dent makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dent misses with a punch to the body.
Dent tries a knee to the head but Loko blocks it.
Loko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dent has him pressed against the cage. Loko blocks the elbow strike.
Dent tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dent looks to throw an elbow but misses. Loko tries to land knees in the clinch but Dent avoids the damage to the body. Dent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loko's elbow. Dent stalling.
Loko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dent is keeping busy. Dent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loko backwards. Dent has Loko pressed against the cage, preventing Loko from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Loko trying to control the position but instead, Dent has worked for underhooks and has pushed Loko into the cage. Dent tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loko avoids it. Loko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loko taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dent scores with a shot to the side of Loko's head. Dent lands a right hand. Dent lands a nice shot to the body. Dent lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Loko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dent is defending well for now. Dent avoiding damage as Loko throws knees to the body.
Dent lands an uppercut. Dent scores with a shot to the side of Loko's head. Dent lands with a light punch inside. Loko tries to break the clinch but Dent is controlling the position. Loko is trying to break the clinch but Dent is controlling him. Dent pushes Loko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Loko is trying to break the clinch but Dent has him pressed against the cage. Loko has had enough of the clinch but Dent keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dent digs a right hand into Loko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loko's gas tank. Dent lands with a short head shot on the inside. Loko can't find room to land a body shot as Dent controls the action.
Dent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loko backwards. 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! Loko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dent stalling in the clinch.
Loko trying to land knees to the body.
Dent throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dee Penn Dent has scored more points in the clinch so far. Loko blocks a body shot from Dent. Dent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Loko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Loko working hard to break the clinch. Dent scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Penn Dent dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dent misses with a body shot.
Dent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Loko misses the shot to the body. Loko misses with a double jab.
Dent is looking to land body kicks. Dent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Loko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dent's head. Dent lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Loko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Loko fails to land with a series of punches.
Four Loko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dent avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko checks the leg kick. Dent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Dent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loko throws a head kick but Dent moves out of range.
Loko moves out of range of the body kick from Dent.
Dent avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dent's head. Dent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dent goes for a high kick. It partially lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Loko tests Dent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Loko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Loko misses and Dent counters with a nice uppercut. A head kick by Loko misses and Dent counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it. Loko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loko lands with a nice combination. Dent backs away looking to recover. A big right from Loko misses. Dent throws a head kick but Loko moves out of range.
Dent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loko. Dent does a little dance to reset his feet. Loko feints a jab promting Dent to slip. Loko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Four Loko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Loko 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Four Loko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gl Chuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck's entrance music is Ten Masked Men - You Spin Me Round . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gl Chuck! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chuck tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chuck leaves Serra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Chuck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Serra. Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck. Serra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chuck moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Horrible takedown by Serra or perhaps it was just good defense by Chuck which made him look bad. Chuck misses with a double jab.
Chuck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Chuck throws a quick head kick that knocks Serra silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Chuck is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gl Chuck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dougles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen SAY IT TO MY FACE 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dougles! 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, Jeff Hardy! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Dougles looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Dougles. Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Dougles sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dougles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardy is controlling him. Hardy has gone for a leg lock! Dougles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardy's guard. Dougles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dougles preventing the sweep. Dougles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dougles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dougles looking to pass the guard. Dougles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hardy is looking for a triangle but Dougles pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dougles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dougles defends it easily. Dougles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dougles. Hardy is trying to keep Dougles in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy has his foot on Dougles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dougles works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dougles is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control. Dougles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now. Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dougles defends it easily. Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dougles trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dougles throwing strikes but missing. Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hardy keeping full guard, as Dougles tries to pass. Dougles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dougles. Dougles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dougles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dougles manages to get himself to full guard.
Dougles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hardy advances position into side control! Dougles tries to buck Hardy off but Hardy is having none of it. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hardy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hardy dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Dougles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dougles is retaining full guard. Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dougles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dougles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dougles is working an open guard so Hardy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Hardy clinches up against the cage. Hardy tries to pull guard but Dougles won't allow it.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple. Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dougles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan Dougles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hardy. Dougles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dougles circles away. Hardy is breathing heavily. Dougles tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range. Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Dougles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dougles. Dougles doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Dougles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dougles trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hardy fails to land the takedown. Dougles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dougles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dougles gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch. Dougles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dougles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dougles lands an elbow inside. Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Dougles. Dougles tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy tries to circle away but Dougles has him pinned against the cage. Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Dougles. Dougles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hardy tries to pull guard but Dougles holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Dougles is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dougles has his back to the cage. Dougles leaning his opponent against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Dougles. 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! Dougles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dougles lands a nice elbow. Dougles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dougles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hardy looking to pass the guard. 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 Ryan Dougles will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dougles tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it. Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dougles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Dougles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hardy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dougles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dougles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dougles! Dougles working away. Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dougles. Hardy is trying to control Dougles's posture but Dougles avoids it. Dougles wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy. Dougles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Hardy defending against the ground and pound. Dougles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Hardy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hardy tries to roll over but Dougles keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dougles missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dougles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hardy is trying to stand back up but Dougles is controlling him
Hardy trying to hold on to Dougles's head to control him but Dougles postures up.
Hardy looking for submissions off his back. Dougles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though. Dougles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though. Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dougles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardy keeping moving, preventing Dougles from controlling successfully. Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dougles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dougles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dougles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hardy keeping moving, preventing Dougles from controlling successfully. Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hardy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dougles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dougles is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dougles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dougles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dougles advances position into side control! Hardy wants to control but Dougles postures up. Sloppy strikes there by Dougles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dougles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hardy can't do much from the bottom here. Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Dougles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Ryan Dougles. I think Dougles 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Dougles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Swift! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Swift showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhugashvili throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease. Dzhugashvili misses with a hook
and Swift counters with a lovely shot to the body. Swift comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dzhugashvili throws a right and a left that Swift avoids nicely. Dzhugashvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Swift jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dzhugashvili throws a right hand that misses
and Swift counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzhugashvili is lucky that one didn't land flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Swift lands a front kick. Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Swift thuds his right hand into Dzhugashvili's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Swift instigates a clinch. A short uppercut from Swift. Swift lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhugashvili or not. Swift digs a right hand underneath Dzhugashvili's ribcage. Dzhugashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected. Swift scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swift stalling the fight.
Dzhugashvili wants to break free but Swift has control.
Swift using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dzhugashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Swift.
Dzhugashvili is trying to break the clinch but Swift is controlling him. Swift turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Swift manages to end up in side control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Swift throwing shots but missing, from side control. Dzhugashvili is looking to get back to his feet here but Swift is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dzhugashvili's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. I would not like to be Dzhugashvili right now.
Swift has got one arm under Dzhugashvili's chin. This could be trouble... Dzhugashvili trying to control the other hand but Swift gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dzhugashvili has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Swift!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Swanson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Swanson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron James! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! James throws a head kick that misses. James throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it. James throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Ron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Swanson missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away. Swanson misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely. James looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away. James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ron James has been cut. James needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there. This has been an exciting period of action! James throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range. Swanson throws a hook but James blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick from James misses. James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. James blocks a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson. James scoring well with a low kick there.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily. Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Swanson throws a right hand that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! James throws a nice inside leg kick. A big right from Swanson misses. James tries to clinch up. Swanson misses with a wild body shot. Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Swanson 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. James is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks. James throws a quick inside leg kick. Swanson is breathing heavily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing. James dives in and scores a takedown into Swanson's guard. James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swanson keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. James throws and elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Swanson! James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James winds up and cracks Swanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. James is keen to just control but Swanson is a slippery customer. James passes to side control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Swanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron James dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ron 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.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jab from James. A swing and a miss from Swanson. James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. James prevents a body shot from Swanson. James misses with some punches.
Swanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land. James lands a body shot. Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside. James lands an elbow that stopped Swanson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Joe Swanson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from James. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Ron James seems to be getting the better of the standup. James scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A left lands for Swanson. James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson. Swanson avoids the head kick by James.
James moves into the clinch. James lands a body punch in the clinch. James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson dodges an elbow strike from James.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. Swanson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. James tries to throw a body punch but Swanson avoids it by throwing James back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut. Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A short uppercut from James. Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. Swanson is trying to break free. James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow. James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow. James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swanson fails to pull guard.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
James throws a head punch that misses. Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for James.
Swanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Swanson misses with a double jab
and James counters with a thumping low kick. Swanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Swanson blocks a head kick by James.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch. James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout. Swanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from James. That one must have hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body kick from James. James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. James scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Swanson. James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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!
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. James lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. James slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat. James is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs. James lands with a slapping head kick. James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Good shot there by James. Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson. Swanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A chopping leg kick lands by James. A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Swanson down. 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! James fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. James dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. James throws a nice head kick!
James scores with a shot to the body.
James lands a head kick. Swanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Swanson misses the shot to the body. James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. James throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. James connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from James. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet. Joe Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. James throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range. Swanson 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. James dips down and scores with a jab to the body. James moves into the clinch. James jumps guard but Swanson stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Swanson gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James gets a trip takedown into half guard. James is taking a breather. Swanson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James. James controlling the pace. Ron James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ron James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Swanson gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch. Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James blocks a body shot from Swanson. James blocks a body shot from Swanson. Swanson misses with a body punch.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage. Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Swanson tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Swanson lands with a light punch inside. Swanson is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! James misses with a body punch.
Swanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards. Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Ron James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerpe Purge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor The Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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253 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerpe Purge! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor The Vitor! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Purge fails with the takedown and The Vitor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Purge's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Purge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Purge working a defensive guard here.
The Vitor 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor The Vitor was stalling too much, according to the referee. The Vitor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Purge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Vitor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The Vitor shoots for a takedown but Purge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Purge shoots for a takedown but The Vitor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Purge throws a sloppy head kick and The Vitor moves out of range easily. Purge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerpe Purge. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Vitor misses with a head kick.
Purge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Purge dives in and grabs The Vitor's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Vitor pushes down on Purge's head and hops out. The Vitor slaps away a takedown attempt from Purge, before circling back to the center of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Vitor is defended easily by Purge. A right-left combo lands from Purge.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Vitor misses with the combination.
Purge slaps away a takedown attempt from The Vitor, before circling back to the center of the mat. The Vitor looks gassed! The Vitor gets caught flat footed, as Purge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Purge wants to control from the top but The Vitor keeps moving. Purge is stalling in the full guard. The Vitor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Purge is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Vitor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Purge is pushing down on The Vitor's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Vitor is fighting to maintain full guard but Purge has managed to sneak the leg through. The Vitor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Purge controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Purge is pressing down on The Vitor's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Vitor is holding on for now. The Vitor trying to control from the bottom.
The Vitor wants to get back to full guard. Purge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Vitor defending well though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Vitor is looking for a sweep. Purge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Vitor can do anything to dispel that myth. Purge lands with a punch from half guard. Purge decides to stand and escape the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerpe Purge dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Vitor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Purge counters with a two punch combo. Horrible takedown by Purge or perhaps it was just good defense by The Vitor which made him look bad. The Vitor shoots in and drives through. Purge sprawls well. Purge misses with a head kick.
Purge lands a jab-cross combination. The Vitor fails with a takedown attempt. Jerpe Purge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor The Vitor. Purge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The Vitor is breathing heavily. The Vitor tries a head kick but it misses.
The Vitor throws a body punch but Purge moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Purge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jerpe Purge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Purge gets a clinch. The Vitor is trying to drag Purge to the mat but Purge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Purge jumps guard but The Vitor stands there with Purge around his waist. Purge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Purge tries to circle away but The Vitor has him pinned against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Purge.
Purge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Vitor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Purge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Vitor walks away with a smile on his face. Purge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Purge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Vitor's half guard. The Vitor regains full guard. Nicely done. The Vitor working a defensive guard here.
The Vitor wriggles free and stands up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Purge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Purge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The Vitor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Purge quickly recovers to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Purge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The Vitor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Purge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vitor The Vitor. The Vitor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Purge fails with a takedown attempt. The Vitor throws a lazy uppercut
and Purge counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Vitor wants to improve his position but instead Purge has moved into half guard.
Purge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Vitor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Purge. Purge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Vitor is trying to maintain the position but Purge is very close to passing his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerpe Purge dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Purge leaves The Vitor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Purge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purge shoots for a takedown but The Vitor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Purge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Vitor swivels and escapes. Purge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Vitor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Purge is in The Vitor's guard. Purge passes into half guard. The Vitor has one foot on Purge's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Purge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerpe Purge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Purge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Purge blocks a head kick by The Vitor.
The Vitor doesn't manage to clinch there - Purge circles away.
Purge shoots in looking for a takedown but The Vitor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Purge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The Vitor closes the distance and clinches. The Vitor has picked Purge up - he's going for a ride! The Vitor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The Vitor trying to control from half guard but Purge is working away. Purge trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Vitor manages to pass to mount!
Vitor The Vitor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Vitor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Purge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Vitor won't let Purge get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Purge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Vitor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Purge?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Vitor throwing strikes here but Purge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Vitor lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Vitor landing shots from mount. The Vitor controlling from the full mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Vitor looking to control but Purge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Purge wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. The Vitor lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The Vitor working for the choke. The Vitor has the hooks in. Purge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Purge trying to control the position but The Vitor manages to sink in the hooks. Purge manages to stand up with The Vitor still on his back. Eventually The Vitor drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. Purge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Vitor slaps away a takedown attempt from Purge, before circling back to the center of the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Vitor throws a hook but Purge avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Vitor The Vitor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Purge 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerpe Purge!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Rogers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry House! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Rogers! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogers shoots in and bounces House off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. House really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to House's brow. Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rogers cracks House with a solid left hand. House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. House throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers is in close to House's body, working some short punches and elbows. House looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers wants to control from the top but House keeps moving. Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of House's head. Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. House has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though. Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rogers cracks House with a solid left hand. Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well. Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. House has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. This has been an exciting period of action! House is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rogers rolls with it to try and escape but House cranks on the arm and Rogers is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry House!
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