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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Blackwood!
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, Adam Harper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper tried to score with a low kick but Blackwood checks it.
Blackwood looks to land a combination but Harper avoids it well.
Blackwood throws a hook but Harper blocks it.
Blackwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Blackwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackwood staying out of range there.
Blackwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Harper.
Harper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harper lands a nice hook to Blackwood's body. Blackwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blackwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Blackwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackwood avoids the head kick by Harper.
Harper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harper. Blackwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackwood.
Blackwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blackwood misses the jab.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackwood.
Blackwood thows a body shot but no joy.
Blackwood throws a push kick but Harper slaps the foot to one side.
Blackwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blackwood throws a hook but Harper blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood throws a big shot that misses.
Harper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackwood manages to avoid it.
A big right from Blackwood misses.
Harper lands a nice hook to Blackwood's body. Blackwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blackwood is breathing heavily.
Harper scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackwood.
Blackwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harper momentarily.
Harper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thor Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harper stuns Blackwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Harper.
Blackwood avoids the head kick by Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries a low kick but Blackwood avoids it.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackwood. Harper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blackwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Harper. That snapped Blackwood's head back.
Blackwood moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blackwood takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Harper there.
Harper lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackwood is rocked!
Harper closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Blackwood out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Harper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Glitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Glitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Foster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glitch moves into range and clinches up with Foster.
Foster blocks a body shot from Glitch.
Foster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Glitch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foster walks away with a smile on his face. Glitch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Glitch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glitch's elbow.
Foster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glitch has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glitch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glitch tries to pull guard but Foster won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Glitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glitch prevents Foster from breaking the clinch.
Foster tries to break free but Glitch pushes him back against the cage.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster drives through and clinches with Glitch against the cage.
Glitch tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Glitch drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster darts in and clinches Glitch up against the cage.
Foster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glitch's elbow.
Glitch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Glitch fails to pull guard.
Foster digs a right hand into Glitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glitch's gas tank.
Glitch trying to stall but Foster improves his position.
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glitch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foster swinging wildly here.
Glitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Glitch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glitch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Foster lands a head kick. Glitch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Arnold Glitch has been cut.
Glitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glitch forces Foster back against the cage and clinches.
Foster has Glitch pressed against the cage, preventing Glitch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glitch jumps guard but Foster stands there with Glitch around his waist. Glitch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foster landing knees to the head.
Foster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Glitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foster defends it nicely.
Glitch swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a good low kick that Glitch was not able to check.
Glitch is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster gets a clinch.
Foster lands a good knee to the midsection. Glitch won't want to take too many of those.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Glitch in a clinch.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foster.
Foster closes the distance and pushes Glitch back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Foster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Foster.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Foster.
Foster is leaning against Glitch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Foster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foster lands a knee to the head.
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Glitch in a clinch.
Foster presses Glitch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Foster.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Glitch has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foster is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Glitch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Glitch closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Glitch pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Glitch moves into the clinch.
Foster is pushing Glitch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Glitch is trying to stall.
Foster scores with a shot to the side of Glitch's head.
Glitch gets control of Foster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Glitch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glitch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Glitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster passes Glitch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glitch wants to control but Foster passes into side.
Glitch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster stands up and beckons Glitch to his feet.
Glitch misses with a wild body shot.
Glitch throws a lazy head kick
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Foster - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foster.
Tony Foster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foster continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Foster lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Glitch pushes him off.
Foster instigates a clinch.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glitch is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Glitch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foster gets a clinch.
Foster cracks Glitch with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
The crowd are getting on Foster's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Foster.
Foster lands a hook that snaps the head of Glitch backwards.
Foster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glitch up against the cage.
Glitch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foster just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Foster.
Foster prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Glitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glitch backwards.
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster has managed to clinch.
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Glitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foster has Glitch pressed against the cage.
Glitch is looking to control Foster's arms but Foster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Glitch has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster lands a nice knee to the body.
Glitch jumps guard and drags Foster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnold Glitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Glitch tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Glitch drops back down to his feet.
Foster has Glitch pressed against the cage, preventing Glitch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Foster obliges.
Glitch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foster walks away with a smile on his face. Glitch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Glitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glitch, pushing him back against the cage.
Glitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foster smiles and moves away.
Foster is looking to clinch but Glitch is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Glitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foster smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Glitch 's knee.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Glitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glitch blocks a head kick by Foster.
Glitch misses with a wild body shot.
Foster misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glitch gets tackled into the cage by Foster. Foster maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glitch tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glitch throws an elbow but misses.
Glitch is trying to break free.
Foster slowing the pace effectively.
Foster scores with a shot to the side of Glitch's head.
Foster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glitch up against the cage.
Foster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster trying to control the action but Glitch is working from the bottom.
Foster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Glitch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tony Foster hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Glitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Glitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Glitch backing up. Glitch nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
Glitch is rocked!
Glitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Foster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Glitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Glitch seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Foster drops Glitch onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Glitch is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Arnold Glitch's cut is getting worse.
Glitch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Foster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Foster.
Foster is working Glitch over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glitch goes for a takedown attempt but Foster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Foster finds it's way through Glitch's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Foster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Funchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cal Collins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Funchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Collins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funchez feints a jab promting Collins to slip. Funchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Collins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Funchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins clinches.
Funchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funchez lands with a nice body punch.
Collins rushes Funchez and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Funchez regains guard immediately.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins passes Funchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Collins trying to control the pace.
Funchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Funchez trying to control the position.
Collins stands up and waves to Funchez to follow him.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Funchez as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Funchez connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funchez clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Funchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Funchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Collins.
Funchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Collins has Funchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Funchez uses from the top position.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funchez wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.
Collins stands and throws Funchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Funchez some visible discomfort.
Collins tries for a kimura but Funchez is defending well.
Funchez tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Funchez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Collins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins controlling the position easily from mount.
Collins quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Collins but it's paid off an Funchez is forced to tap! Nice work by Collins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cal Collins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Janetzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janetzky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Escapado - Montgomery Mundtot. McLeod has chosen Flower of Scotland as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bernie McLeod has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christoph Janetzky's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christoph Janetzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernie McLeod!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod works Janetzky's body with a nice hook.
Janetzky tries to clinch but McLeod moves out of range.
Janetzky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janetzky tries to clinch but McLeod moves away
and McLeod counters with a nice body shot.
Janetzky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLeod's waist but McLeod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Janetzky off to one side.
Janetzky tries to clinch up.
McLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Janetzky looks to clinch
and McLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLeod jabs at Janetzky's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janetzky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Christoph Janetzky has been cut.
Janetzky wants to clinch but McLeod slips to the side
enabling McLeod to counter with a crisp jab.
McLeod circles away from the clinch attempt
and McLeod counters with a big right hand! Oh Janetzky is in trouble here! McLeod follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernie McLeod!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trinity Fever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trinity Fever has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trinity Fever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Masters!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fever shoots in for a double leg but Masters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masters throws a body punch but Fever moves out of range.
Masters scores with a head kick.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fever tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters delivers a nice body kick.
Masters explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Masters lands with a slapping head kick.
Fever tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fever drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fever thows a big elbow that misses.
Fever stays in close to Masters's body and controls the position.
Fever looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fever is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trinity Fever has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Masters scores with a push kick.
Masters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fever. That did some damage!
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fever fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fever.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Fever shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trinity Fever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fever showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters.
Fever on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fever shoots in but Masters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masters misses with the combination.
A head kick from Masters lands but Fever takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fever drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fever wants to stand but Masters is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fever postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fever landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Masters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fever working away.
Fever slows the pace down.
Fever swings around for an armbar but Masters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fever's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fever is keeping the position for now.
Masters is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fever tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masters swivels and escapes.
Fever shoots in but no luck this time.
Fever tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fever fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masters tries to bum rush Fever with a series of wild strikes but Fever uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Masters will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fever looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
Masters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fever.
Masters lands with a slapping head kick.
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fever is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters throws a head kick that half lands.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Fever stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masters.
Chris Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Masters tenderised Fever's leg. Fever is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masters scores with a nice head shot.
Fever dives in and grabs Masters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes down on Fever's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trinity Fever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Fever moves out of range easily.
Masters scores with a jab.
Fever avoids the head kick by Masters.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fever throws a sloppy head kick
and Masters finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Fever.
Fever will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trinity Fever is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fever changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters tries to avoid it but Fever manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters to the ground. Masters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fever with a poor takedown
and Masters counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Masters both land. Nice combination.
Masters works over Fever's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
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 head kick from Masters lands but Fever takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Fever has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fever there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing.
Chris Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fever looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Fever from controlling successfully.
Masters working a defensive guard here.
Fever wants to stand but Masters has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters trying to control the position.
Masters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chris Masters has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fever tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters fails to land with a series of punches.
Fever shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Fever's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fever shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fever walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masters.
Nice sprawl there from Masters as Fever shoots in.
Fever looks to throw a body kick
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters throws a nice head kick!
Fever takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masters throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fever's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fever backs up against the cage.
Masters thumps Fever with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Masters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters throws a nice head kick!
Fever looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
Fever throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Masters lands with a kick to the temple. Fever shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fever shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
Masters lands a head kick!
Fever with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fever's sensitive parts.
Masters throws a head kick but Fever moves out of range.
Fever throws a leg kick
and Masters counters with a thumping low kick.
Masters throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fever.
Masters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masters throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters is looking to slow Fever down with leg kicks.
Masters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fever backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters lands with a kick to the temple. Fever shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Fever on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trinity Fever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fever throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masters lands with a slapping head kick.
Masters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fever shoots in and drives through. Masters sprawls well.
Fever is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masters.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fever is rocked!
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Fever shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masters throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fever takes a kick to the side of the head.
Masters lands a nice looking body kick.
Chris Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fever's head.
Fever shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
Masters scores with a push kick.
Fever swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fever really felt that one!
Fever blocks a head kick by Masters.
Fever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fever shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Masters pushes Fever away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Masters.
Masters lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fever dodges the punch combination from Masters.
Fever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fever doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Masters scores with a kick to the body.
Fever is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from Masters lands but Fever takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masters.
Fever shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Masters.
Masters lands with a kick to the ribs.
Masters has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masters fakes the leg kick and cracks Fever in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters throws a nice head kick!
Masters throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fever stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fever will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Masters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masters connects with a solid leg kick.
Masters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Masters throws a head kick that half lands.
Trinity Fever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Fever misses
and Masters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masters winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Masters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Schortsanitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schortsanitis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ipoxthonios - Kane Ntou. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Schortsanitis!
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, Mr Sunshine!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunshine fails to land the takedown.
Sunshine should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sunshine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schortsanitis defends it nicely.
Schortsanitis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sunshine back to the cage. Schortsanitis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Mr Sunshine has been cut.
Sunshine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schortsanitis's waist but Schortsanitis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sunshine off to one side.
Nikos Schortsanitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sunshine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schortsanitis tries to clinch up.
Schortsanitis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunshine swats away the attempt to clinch by Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sunshine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schortsanitis - the referee stops the clock and Sunshine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schortsanitis. Sunshine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sunshine looks gassed!
Schortsanitis is looking to clinch but Sunshine is avoiding it.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sunshine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch up but Sunshine circles away and keeps his distance.
Sunshine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schortsanitis is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schortsanitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schortsanitis is looking to clinch but Sunshine is avoiding it.
Sunshine 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.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schortsanitis throws a combination. Sunshine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunshine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schortsanitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schortsanitis wants to clinch.
Schortsanitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schortsanitis closes the distance and clinches.
Sunshine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schortsanitis misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schortsanitis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schortsanitis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schortsanitis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sunshine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schortsanitis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sunshine avoids the elbow strike from Schortsanitis, against the cage.
Schortsanitis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sunshine is looking to break free of the clinch but Schortsanitis has double underhooks.
Sunshine tries to pull guard but Schortsanitis holds him up against the cage and eventually Sunshine drops back down to his feet.
Schortsanitis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sunshine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schortsanitis walks away with a smile on his face. Sunshine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sunshine.
Schortsanitis wants to clinch.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch but Sunshine is having none of it.
Nikos Schortsanitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunshine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schortsanitis.
Sunshine is trying desperately to land a takedown but Schortsanitis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sunshine.
Schortsanitis wants to clinch.
Sunshine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schortsanitis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schortsanitis duly obliges.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sunshine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Schortsanitis. No joy for Sunshine on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunshine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Schortsanitis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis scores with a leg kick.
Schortsanitis wants to clinch up but Sunshine keeps it at a distance.
Schortsanitis is looking to clinch.
Schortsanitis lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sunshine sprawling to the canvas. Schortsanitis follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sunshine hang on?
Sunshine is rocked!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schortsanitis controlling the action here.
Sunshine is still in real trouble! Can Schortsanitis finish him?
Sunshine seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunshine is trying to control but Schortsanitis manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Schortsanitis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Sunshine's cut.
That's time! Schortsanitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch but Sunshine moves out of range.
Sunshine swats away the attempt to clinch by Schortsanitis.
Sunshine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schortsanitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunshine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schortsanitis controls Sunshine momentarily but Sunshine frees himself.
Schortsanitis wants to stand up but Sunshine is controlling him.
Schortsanitis keeping moving, preventing Sunshine from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine looking to pass the guard.
Schortsanitis trying to keep a closed guard but Sunshine is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nikos Schortsanitis just wasn't active enough.
Sunshine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch but Sunshine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sunshine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schortsanitis quickly recovers to half guard.
Sunshine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schortsanitis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sunshine.
Well, if Sunshine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sunshine is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine misses with a head shot. Schortsanitis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sunshine wants to control from the top but Schortsanitis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine looking to sit in guard and control but Schortsanitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schortsanitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunshine can do to turn this around?
Sunshine working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Sunshine.
Sunshine just misses with a punch to the body.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sunshine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sunshine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sunshine throws a leg kick but Schortsanitis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sunshine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schortsanitis is trying to defend but Sunshine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schortsanitis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schortsanitis.
Sunshine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sunshine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schortsanitis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Sunshine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Sunshine'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!
Sunshine shoots in looking for a takedown. Schortsanitis tries to sprawl out of it but Sunshine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schortsanitis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikos Schortsanitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schortsanitis is looking to clinch.
Sunshine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch but Sunshine moves out of range.
Sunshine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schortsanitis tries to clinch up but Sunshine circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch but Sunshine is having none of it.
Schortsanitis rushes Sunshine and presses him up against the cage.
Sunshine dodges an elbow strike from Schortsanitis.
Sunshine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schortsanitis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schortsanitis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sunshines head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schortsanitis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Schortsanitis.
Sunshine dodges an elbow strike from Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis lands a nice elbow.
Schortsanitis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sunshine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schortsanitis is looking to control Sunshine's arms but Sunshine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schortsanitis has his back to the cage.
Schortsanitis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schortsanitis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schortsanitis trying to control the position but instead, Sunshine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schortsanitis into the cage.
Schortsanitis seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sunshine is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Schortsanitis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schortsanitis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sunshine can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikos Schortsanitis.
Sunshine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schortsanitis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sunshine scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch up but Sunshine circles away and keeps his distance.
Sunshine swats away the attempt to clinch by Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sunshine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sunshine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schortsanitis drops Sunshine with a left and a right! Oh, Sunshine is hurt - Schortsanitis dives into side control looking to finish!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sunshine can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis controlling from side mount.
Schortsanitis is looking to take a break and control but Sunshine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nikos Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good leg kick by Schortsanitis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schortsanitis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sunshine misses with a takedown attempt - Schortsanitis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikos Schortsanitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sunshine.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schortsanitis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunshine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schortsanitis moves in looking to clinch but Sunshine pushes him off.
Nikos Schortsanitis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schortsanitis wants to clinch up but Sunshine keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schortsanitis, right into the meat.
Schortsanitis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sunshine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikos Schortsanitis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schortsanitis 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikos Schortsanitis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin Kongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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217 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Kasparaitis!
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, Griffin Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick nicely.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Kongo throws a body kick.
Kasparaitis lands a nice shot that snaps Kongo's head back.
It looks like Griffin Kongo has been cut.
Kasparaitis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kasparaitis stops a takedown attempt from Kongo.
Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasparaitis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kongo pulls Kasparaitis into guard.
Kongo wants to sweep here but Kasparaitis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasparaitis is aware though and is defending well.
Kongo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparaitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kongo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throwing strikes but missing.
Kongo is controlling Kasparaitis's posture.
Kongo working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Griffin Kongo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kongo throws a head kick but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kongo moves to clinch but Kasparaitis breaks away
and Kasparaitis counters with a good low kick that Kongo was not able to check.
Kongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasparaitis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Griffin Kongo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasparaitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasparaitis is keeping busy.
Kasparaitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasparaitis lands a left and a right that send Kongo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kasparaitis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kongo is rocked!
Kongo is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kasparaitis Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kongo is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darius Kasparaitis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Cockburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. William Cockburn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmonray Malapitan's chin.
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160 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Cockburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockburn has his takedown stuffed
and Malapitan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Malapitan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cockburn looking for submissions off his back.
Cockburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cockburn sees it coming and defends easily.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cockburn defends it well.
Cockburn is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan wants to stand but Cockburn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Cockburn defends the submission attempt.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malapitan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cockburn wants to get back to full guard.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cockburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Malapitan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan wants to control but Cockburn is keeping him busy.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Cockburn is working away.
Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Cockburn defends the submission attempt.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Cockburn is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cockburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Cockburn is defending well.
Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan prevents Cockburn from improving his position.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malapitan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malapitan throws a strike aimed at the side of Cockburn's head but Cockburn avoids it well.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cockburn keeps working.
Cockburn tries to improve position but can't.
Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockburn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cockburn is refusing to be controlled, as Malapitan sits in half guard.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malapitan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan thows a huge punch but Cockburn dodges it nicely.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cockburn wants to get back to full guard.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Cockburn is working away.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cockburn sees it coming and defends easily.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan is trying to control. Cockburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
Cockburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cockburn.
Malapitan trying to control but Cockburn is working from the bottom.
Cockburn has his foot on Malapitan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malapitan works his way back into a safe position though.
Malapitan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan trying to control but Cockburn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan with a nice head shot there.
Malapitan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cockburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cockburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Cockburn keeps moving.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cockburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malapitan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malapitan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cockburn keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn can't keep his opponent in guard - Malapitan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cockburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cockburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Cockburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malapitan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cockburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cockburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cockburn working for a triangle but Malapitan defends it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Malapitan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Malapitan forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmonray Malapitan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cockburn tries for a takedown but Malapitan manages to get underhooks.
Malapitan decides to pull guard.
Malapitan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cockburn stands and throws Malapitan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malapitan is trying to improve his position.
Cockburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malapitan, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malapitan wants to improve his position but Cockburn is controlling well.
Malapitan wants to control but Cockburn is keeping busy.
Malapitan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cockburn is working for a kimura but Malapitan is defending it quite comfortably.
Cockburn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malapitan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malapitan keeping full guard, as Cockburn tries to pass.
Cockburn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cockburn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cockburn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malapitan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cockburn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cockburn working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malapitan is trying to improve his position.
Dmonray Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cockburn's best efforts.
Malapitan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
William Cockburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmonray Malapitan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockburn thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmonray Malapitan.
Well Malapitan 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Game-360 Bars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toma Takahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahara tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Takahara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takahara lands a body punch.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Takahara.
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Takahara to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahara is one step ahead there.
Takahara 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Toma Takahara.
Barnes thows a body kick. Takahara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toma Takahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Toma Takahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Takahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes delivers a nice body kick.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahara keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to circle away but Takahara has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Takahara down.
Good work by Takahara as he checks the leg kick.
Takahara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnes's head.
Takahara lands with a right hand.
Takahara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Takahara throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahara tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Takahara forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Takahara lands a right hand.
Barnes tries to work over Takahara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takahara misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahara looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Takahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahara cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahara lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Donk. Takahara catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Takahara throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Takahara thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a swing at Takahara's ribcage but misses.
Takahara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Takahara misses with a leg kick
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Takahara.
Takahara misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Takahara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body punch from Takahara.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takahara misses with an uppercut.
Takahara throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Takahara only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahara manages to avoid it.
Takahara throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Takahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Takahara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahara - that will leave a mark!
Takahara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahara misses the shot to the body.
Takahara catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takahara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahara blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Takahara misses
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Takahara was not able to check.
Takahara checks a low kick from Barnes.
Takahara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahara connects with a looping right hand.
Takahara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Takahara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Takahara counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Takahara sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Takahara misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Takahara throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Takahara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Takahara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab by Takahara.
Takahara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes takes a swing at Takahara's ribcage but misses.
Takahara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahara. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takahara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Takahara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Takahara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahara fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Takahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahara.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takahara.
Takahara scores with a jab to the head.
Takahara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahara can pounce on him.
Takahara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takahara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahara scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahara.
Takahara throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahara blocks a low kick nicely.
Toma Takahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes tries to work over Takahara's front leg with a kick but Takahara checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahara.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahara, as that shot connected.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takahara sprawls well. Takahara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Takahara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Takahara - just one landing.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahara.
Takahara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Takahara takes one on the button.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahara lands a front kick.
Takahara cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahara lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahara throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takahara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnes's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Takahara dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahara tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahara circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Takahara checks it.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahara 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.
Barnes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Takahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takahara lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Takahara jumps back.
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Takahara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes blocks the elbow strike.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takahara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Takahara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is stalling here.
Barnes avoiding damage as Takahara throws knees to the body.
Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Takahara.
Takahara lands a knee to the head.
Harrison Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahara misses with a body punch.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Takahara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
Takahara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahara working aggressively here.
A short right from Takahara on the inside.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Takahara holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Takahara.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Takahara is controlling the position.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Takahara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toma Takahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harrison Barnes.
Takahara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Barnes has Takahara pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahara looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Takahara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takahara walks away with a smile on his face. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Takahara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with some punches.
Takahara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toma Takahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takahara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toma Takahara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souto comes to the cage accompanied by Snopp Dogg - Sweat. Rolando Souto 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rolando Souto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Campana!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souto.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souto is defended easily by Campana.
Campana tries to land a front kick but Souto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rolando Souto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souto to the ground. Campana is now in Souto's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Campana scoring with some ground and pound.
Campana trying to control but Souto is working from the bottom.
Souto is trying to control the position but Campana postures up.
Campana works over Souto with some ground and pound from guard.
Souto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campana is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campana trying to control the position from guard on top but Souto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Campana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campana with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campana throws a big right hand that misses.
Campana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Campana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Campana wants to control from the top but Souto keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Campana was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Campana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soutos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Campana lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Souto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souto 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.
Souto is breathing heavily.
Souto wants to clinch.
Campana delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campana throws a series of punches but Souto moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Souto enables Campana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Souto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Campana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souto is keeping the position for now.
Souto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Campana manages to pass to side control.
Campana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Campana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campana content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Campana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Campana misses with a body kick.
Souto misses with a takedown attempt
and Campana counters with a solid body kick.
Campana connects with a nice looking jab.
Dean Campana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Campana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Campana tenderised Souto's leg. Souto is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rolando Souto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Souto did well to prevent Campana getting side control.
Ground and pound from Campana.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campana is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Campana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Souto's head.
Campana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souto has a hand on Campana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Campana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Campana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Campana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Campana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souto hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Souto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Campana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Campana wants to control the pace but Souto is squirming around nicely.
Campana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souto hang on?
Souto is rocked!
Campana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Souto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campana drops a big elbow. That's hurt Souto! More shots from Campana and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Campana!
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