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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Not Now James,we're busy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lombardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardi.
Palmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Lombardi is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palmer.
Palmer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lombardi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palmer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lombardi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Palmer yanks on the arm and Lombardi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Palmer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Palmer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rusty Everson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lang taking shots to the head.
Everson with good strikes from the mount here!
Everson working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everson landing strikes from the mount and Lang is in trouble!
Lang is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Everson lands with some strikes.
Everson lands a nice shot to the head.
Everson with a couple of short strikes.
Lang is rocked!
Lang tries to buck Everson off but he can't manage it.
Lang is still in real trouble! Can Everson finish him?
Everson loads up with a big shot that hurts Lang! He's pulled Everson in close but Everson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Lang survive? More strikes from Everson and Lang is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rusty Everson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Thunderclap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunderclap comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Lyle has chosen Sick Puppies-Youre going down as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tank Thunderclap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderclap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lyle counter with a right hand.
Tank Thunderclap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Thunderclap misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunderclap misses the target.
Thunderclap misses with the combination.
Thunderclap scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lyle in his tracks.
Lyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Thunderclap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunderclap scores with a jab to the head.
Lyle forces Thunderclap back against the cage and clinches.
Lyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thunderclap to the ground. Lyle is now in Thunderclap's guard.
Lyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyle stopping the sweep attempt from Thunderclap.
Lyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
Lyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyle stopping the sweep attempt from Thunderclap.
Lyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunderclap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunderclap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunderclap has escaped and now he's on top!
Thunderclap trying to control but Lyle is working from the bottom.
Lyle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Thunderclap does no damage.
Thunderclap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunderclap throws a hook but Lyle avoids it easily.
Lyle feints and as Thunderclap raises his hands in defense, Lyle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyle throwing strikes from guard but Thunderclap blocks nicely.
Thunderclap looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lyle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thunderclap misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lyle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thunderclap's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyle throwing strikes from guard but Thunderclap blocks nicely.
Lyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunderclap has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunderclap has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thunderclap throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lyle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyle with a nice head shot there.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
Thunderclap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyle's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunderclap won't allow Lyle to get back to his feet.
Thunderclap stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Thunderclap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap scores with a body shot.
Thunderclap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyle.
Lyle tries to clinch there but Thunderclap circles away.
Thunderclap misses with a looping left.
Thunderclap misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap misses with a few strikes there.
Tank Thunderclap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunderclap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thunderclap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thunderclap swings for the body but Lyle moves out of range.
Thunderclap moves away from the strike by Lyle.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thunderclap but Thunderclap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Thunderclap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunderclap misses the target.
Nice shot by Thunderclap.
Thunderclap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap throws a lazy right hand but Lyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunderclap misses with a straight left.
Lyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunderclap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lyle under the eye.
Thunderclap throws a hook to the side of Lyle's head but Lyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunderclap looks to land a right hand but Lyle moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Lyle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thunderclap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lyle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thunderclap lands with a hook. Lyle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thunderclap lands with a shot to the body.
Thunderclap wants to clinch up but Lyle keeps it at a distance.
Lyle catches Thunderclap with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunderclap misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Thunderclap. No joy for Lyle on that attempt.
Thunderclap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunderclap walks into a straight right hand from Lyle.
Thunderclap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunderclap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunderclap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tank Thunderclap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunderclap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunderclap.
Thunderclap scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thunderclap throws an overhand right that lands on Lyle's shoulder, as Lyle tries to avoid the shot.
Lyle tries to clinch there but Thunderclap circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyle moves into the clinch.
Thunderclap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunderclap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunderclap walks into a straight right hand from Lyle.
Thunderclap misses with a left hand
and Lyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tank Thunderclap is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunderclap works over Lyle's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kyle Lyle has been cut.
Thunderclap throws a series of punches but Lyle moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunderclap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Thunderclap does no damage.
Lyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunderclap gets tackled into the cage by Lyle. Lyle maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Thunderclap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lyle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tank Thunderclap!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Grimaldi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Bartone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Grimaldi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimaldi clinches with his opponent.
Grimaldi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimaldi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bartone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimaldi is trying to push Bartone away but Bartone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimaldi is pressed up against the cage. Bartone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimaldi down to the mat. Grimaldi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bartone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimaldi throws out the jab.
Bartone 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.
Bartone moves away from the strike by Grimaldi.
Bartone takes a swing at Grimaldi's ribcage but misses.
Grimaldi throws a hook to the side of Bartone's head but Bartone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimaldi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bartone to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimaldi misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimaldi was covering up waiting for the punch and Bartone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bartone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartone trying to control but Grimaldi is working from the bottom.
Bartone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bartone postures up in Grimaldi's guard and throws a big left but Grimaldi blocks it.
Bartone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bartone won't allow Grimaldi to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartone wants to control from the top but Grimaldi keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bartone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bartone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bartone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimaldi wants to get back to his feet but Bartone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bartone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimaldi looks gassed!
Bartone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartone throwing strikes but missing.
Bartone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bartone trying to control but Grimaldi is working from the bottom.
Grimaldi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bartone wants to control from the top but Grimaldi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone drops back looking for a leg! Grimaldi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimaldi manages to kick Bartone off! Bartone jumps back into Grimaldi's guard.
Bartone trying to control but Grimaldi is working from the bottom.
Bartone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Bartone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bartone, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartone.
Grimaldi misses with a straight left.
Bartone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Mike Grimaldi has been cut.
Grimaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Bartone.
Bartone throws a sloppy head kick and Grimaldi moves out of range easily.
Bartone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimaldi defending well as Bartone loads up on a big left hand.
Grimaldi is breathing heavily.
Bartone is looking to clinch but Grimaldi is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartone.
Bartone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartone lands a jab to Grimaldi's midsection.
Donk. Bartone catches Grimaldi right on the button with a cross.
Bartone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimaldi can do to turn this around?
Bartone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grimaldi!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartone landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bartone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimaldi looks a forlorn figure.
That has opened up Mike Grimaldi's cut even more.
Bartone lands a nice shot to the head.
Mike Grimaldi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Grimaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vito Bartone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On To The Next One. Hatfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flirtin With Disaster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Hannibal Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a leg kick but Hatfield moved away.
Hatfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hatfield moves into the clinch.
Hatfield lands an elbow inside.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hatfield lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatfield missing with knees to the body.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hatfield 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!
Lee has Hatfield pushed against the cage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to stall.
Hatfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hatfield lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee cracks Hatfield with a nice body shot.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hatfield has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield lands with a right to the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hatfield controls the action.
A knee to the head by Hatfield.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield blocking some punches.
Lee tries to break free but Hatfield pushes him back against the cage.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
Lee is leaning against Hatfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatfield or not.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee is leaning against Hatfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hatfield has him pressed against the cage.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatfield moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hatfield.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatfield misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hatfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hatfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatfield trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatfield into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Hatfield, against the cage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Hatfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee thuds his right hand into Hatfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Hatfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Hatfield avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee cracks Hatfield with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hatfield throws an elbow but misses.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatfield.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but Hatfield blocks it.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatfield taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hatfield throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Hatfield tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Hatfield misses with a knee to the head.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee cracks Hatfield with a nice body shot.
Barney Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hatfield is breathing heavily.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Hatfield is controlling him.
Hatfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Hatfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Lee has Hatfield pressed against the cage.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatfield gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hatfield in his tracks.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Lee instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Hatfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Hatfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hatfield lands with a right to the head.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Hatfield is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatfield has his back to the cage.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Jab by Lee.
Hatfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lee connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Jab from Lee.
Lee drops Hatfield with a beautiful combination! Hatfield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!
Hatfield is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Hatfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee connects with a body shot.
Jab from Lee.
That has opened up Hannibal Hatfield's cut even more.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatfield can do to turn this around?
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hatfield to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hatfield looks to clinch but Lee throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hatfield taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Barney Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Oakenhorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oakenhorse comes into the arena with TechnoViking - TechnoVikiing blaring out of the sound system. Windfather is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All The Above. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Oakenhorse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krayzor Windfather!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windfather lands a slapping body shot.
Oakenhorse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oakenhorse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Windfather slaps away a takedown attempt from Oakenhorse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oakenhorse defending well as Windfather loads up on a big left hand.
Windfather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oakenhorse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Windfather as he avoids it easily.
Oakenhorse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windfather missing with a left hand there. Oakenhorse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Windfather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oakenhorse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Windfather throws a series of punches but Oakenhorse avoids them all with ease.
Oakenhorse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Windfather tests Oakenhorse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Windfather scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Windfather lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oakenhorse doesn't seem phased though.
Windfather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oakenhorse has time to react.
Windfather's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oakenhorse under the eye.
Oakenhorse is breathing heavily.
Windfather lands a jab to Oakenhorse's midsection.
Windfather steps into range and cracks Oakenhorse with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Oakenhorse flops backwards and Windfather dives into his guard looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather postures up and lands a big shot to Oakenhorse's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Windfather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oakenhorse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Windfather trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Windfather working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Windfather loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Windfather scoring with punches to the head and body.
Windfather stands up over Oakenhorse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Windfather throws a big right hand that misses.
Oakenhorse has momentary wrist control but Windfather slips an elbow through the middle.
Windfather has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Oakenhorse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Windfather.
Windfather stands up over Oakenhorse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Windfather working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Windfather with a flurry of punches that miss.
Windfather stops Oakenhorse from standing up.
Oakenhorse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather postures up and lands a big shot to Oakenhorse's brow.
Windfather lands a couple of elbows.
Windfather landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Windfather's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Windfather with a flurry of punches that miss.
Windfather drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Windfather jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oakenhorse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Windfather defends it easily.
Oakenhorse is looking for a triangle but Windfather pushes his legs off easily.
Windfather lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oakenhorse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oakenhorse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Windfather in side control lands a decent elbow.
Windfather is trying to get an arm triangle but Oakenhorse is defending well.
Oakenhorse takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Windfather is working to tighten is grip on Oakenhorse's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oakenhorse has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Windfather is really squeezing tight and eventually Oakenhorse passes out! Windfather breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Krayzor Windfather!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingo has chosen Carl Orff - O Fortuna as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurentian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dingo will feel that in the morning.
Dingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Dingo. Those never looked like landing.
Dingo shoots for a double leg takedown but Laurentian sprawls well. He's pushed Dingo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laurentian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laurentian scores with a hook to the body. Dingo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dingo throws a big shot that misses.
Laurentian throws a jab but it's blocked by Dingo.
Laurentian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dingo takes a step back to recover.
Dingo lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurentian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo misses with a body kick.
Dingo blocks a leg kick.
Laurentian misses with a looping left.
Laurentian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laurentian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dingo.
Dingo shoots in for a double leg but Laurentian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Laurentian misses.
Laurentian is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dingo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body kick from Laurentian.
Dingo throws out a loose jab but Laurentian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingo takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian lands with a nice body punch.
Laurentian looks for the body kick but Dingo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurentian misses the target.
Laurentian jabs at Dingo's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laurentian tries to land a body kick
and Dingo counters with a nice body shot.
Laurentian throws a body punch but Dingo moves out of range.
Laurentian jabs Dingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laurentian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxence Laurentian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laurentian. Dingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laurentian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laurentian misses with a wild body shot.
Laurentian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Laurentian misses with a straight left.
Laurentian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dingo.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Dingo.
Dingo tries to clinch up but Laurentian circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Laurentian.
Laurentian scores with a push kick.
Dingo looks gassed!
Dingo takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dingo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laurentian scores with a sloppy right hand. Dingo should have avoided that one.
Dingo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laurentian.
Laurentian throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Dingo misses.
Laurentian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laurentian cracks Dingo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laurentian cracks Dingo with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dingo misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurentian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Laurentian.
Laurentian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dingo.
Laurentian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurentian.
Dingo moves out of range as Laurentian throws a body kick.
Dingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dingo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laurentian's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laurentian tries to roll over but Dingo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laurentian is just riding it out for now. Dingo eventually gives up the hold.
Laurentian is looking to control Dingo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laurentian avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laurentian trying to control from the bottom.
Laurentian is looking for a sweep. Dingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingo is thwarting Laurentian's attempts to control the position.
Dingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dingois looking to pass into half guard but Laurentian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laurentian is in guard.
Laurentian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dingo looking for a triangle here. Laurentian is fighting it but it looks tight! Dingo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Laurentian is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Dingo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey lands a two punch combo.
MacReady checks a leg kick.
A jab from MacReady misses.
MacReady slips a straight right by Dempsey.
MacReady with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacReady misses the body punch
and Dempsey counters with a left to the body.
Dempsey looks to throw the jab but MacReady is out of range.
Dempsey misses with a double jab.
MacReady jabs Dempsey right on the nose. Dempsey blinks but takes it well.
MacReady uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacReady dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
MacReady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dempsey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacReady slips under a jab from Dempsey.
MacReady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dempsey misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dempsey throws a leg kick but MacReady checks it.
MacReady chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacReady feints and then cracks Dempsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dempsey down.
MacReady with a jab.
R J MacReady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dempsey moves out of range as MacReady strikes.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacReady moves away.
MacReady looks to land a right hand but Dempsey moved out of range.
MacReady tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacReady lands with a good body shot.
Dempsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacReady scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacReady on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey cracks MacReady with an open hand slap.
MacReady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacReady leaves Dempsey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacReady misses with a body kick.
MacReady throws a hook but Dempsey blocks it.
MacReady lands a lovely overhand right.
Dempsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacReady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dempsey misses with a takedown attempt - MacReady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacReady throws a jab when Dempsey was well out of range.
Dempsey tries a low kick but MacReady avoids it.
Dempsey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dempsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacReady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacReady punishes Dempsey's body with a nice straight punch.
Dempsey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
R J MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Dempsey.
Jab from MacReady.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. MacReady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacReady connects with a single shot there.
Dempsey looks to land a left hand but MacReady moved out of range nicely.
MacReady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dempsey throws a lazy right hand but MacReady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
MacReady scores with a jab to the head.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Dempsey is just out of range.
Dempsey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dempsey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacReady is able to avoid easily.
MacReady throws a leg kick but Dempsey moved away.
MacReady slips a straight right by Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a double jab
and Dempsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dempsey misses with a hook.
MacReady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dempsey on the side of the head.
Dempsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Dempsey does it's job there.
Dempsey swings for the body but MacReady moves out of range.
MacReady lands a jab to Dempsey's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that R J MacReady will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab by MacReady.
A telegraphed right hand from Dempsey misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
MacReady smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from MacReady finds it's way through Dempsey's defenses.
MacReady tries to close the distance and clinch but Dempsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacReady.
Dempsey swings for the body but MacReady moves out of range.
Dempsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacReady.
Dempsey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacReady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dempsey moves out of range of the body kick.
MacReady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dempsey throws out the jab.
R J MacReady is winning the standup battle so far.
Dempsey takes a swing at MacReady's ribcage but misses.
Dempsey misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from MacReady. No joy for Dempsey on that attempt.
Dempsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacReady lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dempsey at a distance.
Dempsey tries to score with a low kick but MacReady moves his leg out of the way.
MacReady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dempsey was well out of range. Poor timing from MacReady.
MacReady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a lazy uppercut
and MacReady counters with an outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from MacReady. Those never looked like landing.
Dempsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacReady.
Dempsey swings widly with a right hand
and MacReady counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
MacReady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacReady bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a series of punches but Dempsey moves out of range.
MacReady throws a leg kick but Dempsey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dempsey looks for a takedown but MacReady sprawls well.
Dempsey throws a shot from downtown. MacReady moves away and avoids it.
MacReady misses with a straight left.
MacReady digs a good body shot into Dempsey's ribs.
MacReady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dempsey doesn't seem bothered though.
Dempsey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacReady to score with a decent uppercut.
Dempsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but MacReady moves out of range.
MacReady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dempsey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacReady, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Dempsey looks to throw the jab but MacReady is out of range.
MacReady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dempsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacReady has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacReady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacReady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dempsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacReady digs a good hook to Dempsey's body.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that MacReady avoids nicely.
Dempsey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from MacReady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey fails to land the takedown.
R J MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Dempsey.
MacReady lands a nice shot that snaps Dempsey's head back.
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!
MacReady punishes Dempsey's body with a nice straight punch.
Dempsey takes one to the side of the head.
MacReady takes a swing at Dempsey's ribcage but misses.
Dempsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacReady.
Dempsey ducks under a wild hook from MacReady.
Dempsey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dempsey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacReady tests Dempsey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dempsey throws a hook but MacReady blocks it.
Dempsey is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacReady is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dempsey.
MacReady throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
R J MacReady 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dempsey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dempsey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacReady checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Dempsey there.
Dempsey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacReady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacReady rushes Dempsey and presses him up against the cage.
Dempsey misses with a punch to the body.
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but MacReady has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacReady being controlled against the cage.
MacReady pushes Dempsey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacReady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacReady blocking some punches.
MacReady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dempsey falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacReady counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dempsey moves away.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut. MacReady saw that one coming.
Dempsey misses with a straight right.
MacReady jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dempsey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacReady's head.
MacReady lands a jab.
Dempsey cracks MacReady with an open hand slap.
MacReady staying out of range there.
Dempsey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacReady feints and then cracks Dempsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dempsey down.
MacReady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacReady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey takes one on the button.
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!
MacReady with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacReady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dempsey moves away.
MacReady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacReady. Dempsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacReady.
MacReady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacReady lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacReady is looking to chop away at Dempsey's legs.
Dempsey checks a low kick from MacReady.
Dempsey walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from MacReady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacReady.
Dempsey needs to keep his hands up - MacReady had a free shot at his head there.
Dempsey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacReady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dempsey on the side of the head.
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacReady.
MacReady lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dempsey's sensitive parts.
Dempsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacReady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacReady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dempsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacReady misses with a two punch combination.
MacReady bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
MacReady throws a body punch but Dempsey moves out of range.
Dempsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
KJ Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacReady throws a good cross that connects.
MacReady sizes up Dempsey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dempsey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacReady feints and then cracks Dempsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dempsey down.
MacReady fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dempsey.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacReady.
Dempsey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dempsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacReady. MacReady obviously looking to wear him down.
MacReady scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A lazy left from MacReady finds it's target.
MacReady lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
R J MacReady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacReady 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... R J MacReady!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov has chosen The Party as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolai Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Brown.
Romanov blocks a jab.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Romanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Brown misses.
Romanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romanov connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws out a powerful jab.
Brown throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Brown scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
letting Romanov counter with a right hand.
Romanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Romanov checks the leg kick.
Romanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romanov off to one side.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Romanov.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romanov. Romanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romanov throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Romanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Romanov's shoulder, as Romanov tries to avoid the shot.
Romanov misses with a left hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Nicolai Romanov has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Romanov's head and hops out.
Romanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown cracks Romanov with an open hand slap.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Romanov moves away and avoids it.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Romanov'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.
Brown slips a straight right by Romanov.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romanov slips a jab from Brown.
Romanov slips a jab from Brown.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryan Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Romanov moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Romanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Romanov.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romanov swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to bum rush Romanov with a series of wild strikes but Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Romanov is out of range.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
Brown misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Romanov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
Romanov slips a jab from Brown.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Romanov moved out of range.
Romanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanov.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Romanov slips under a jab.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romanov dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Romanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown slips a straight right by Romanov.
Romanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown throws a hook but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
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 Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Romanov'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. This is the final round!
Romanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Romanov moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Romanov saw that one coming.
Romanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romanov misses with a low kick.
Romanov moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Romanov missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov takes one to the side of the head.
Romanov gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown is looking to stand up but Romanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is trying to keep Romanov in close.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Romanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanov on the ground.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romanov trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Nicolai Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Brown.
Romanov misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
Romanov takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Romanov misses with a left hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanov with a nice cross.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Romanov misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Imagine. Guevara has chosen What I've Done as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drabek shoots for a double leg takedown but Guevara sprawls well. He's pushed Drabek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drabek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guevara is trying to defend but Drabek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drabek is trying to control. Guevara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guevara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drabek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drabek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drabek throwing shots but Guevara is blocking nicely.
Drabek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drabek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek trying to control from Guevara's half guard. Guevara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Drabek trying to control the position from guard on top but Guevara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guevara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guevara wants to stand but Drabek is controlling the position.
Drabek trying to control the position from guard on top but Guevara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drabek throwing strikes from guard but Guevara blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drabek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guevara is keeping the position for now.
Guevara keeping moving, preventing Drabek from controlling successfully.
Guevara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drabek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guevara keeping full guard, as Drabek tries to pass.
Drabek is looking to work some ground and pound but Guevara has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek stops Guevara from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drabek lands a couple of elbows.
Drabek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guevara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drabek thows a big elbow that misses.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guevara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek thows a big elbow that misses.
Drabek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guevara keeping moving, preventing Drabek from controlling successfully.
Guevara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drabek is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Drabek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guevara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Drabek misses the target.
Guevara leaves Drabek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guevara enables Drabek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guevara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Drabek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drabek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drabek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drabek is looking to work some ground and pound but Guevara has wrist control.
Guevara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guevara looking for a sweep. Not yet Guevara, not yet.
Drabek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guevara keeping full guard, as Drabek tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guevara can't keep his opponent in guard - Drabek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guevara 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. Drabek connects with a nice short shot to Guevara's temple.
Drabek trying to control the action but Guevara is working from the bottom.
Drabek content to control rather than advance.
Drabek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drabek lands a nice short elbow.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guevara's head.
Drabek is looking to take a break and control but Guevara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drabek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guevara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drabek.
Drabek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guevara defending well though.
Drabek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guevara defending well though.
Drabek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drabek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guevara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drabek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drabek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drabek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guevara is looking to control Drabek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guevara avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drabek wants to free his trapped foot but Guevara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drabek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Drabek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Guevara checks a leg kick nicely.
It looks like Ernesto Guevara has been cut.
Drabek blocks a jab.
Drabek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guevara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guevara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drabek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guevara keeps working.
Drabek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drabek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guevara defending well though.
Drabek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guevara can do to turn this around?
Drabek winds up and cracks Guevara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drabek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drabek trying to pass the guard but Guevara defending well.
Guevara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guevara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guevara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drabek.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drabek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drabek seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Guevara is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeff Drabek!
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