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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahziki Hendayko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rahziki Hendayko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Miller!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendayko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller 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.
Hendayko scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Tim Miller has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Hendayko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendayko.
Miller looks gassed!
Hendayko lands a big right hand that sends Miller crashing to the mat! Hendayko stays standing though and waves Miller back to his feet!
Rahziki Hendayko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a body punch but Hendayko moves out of range.
Hendayko misses with a low kick.
Hendayko is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Hendayko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hendayko misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendayko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hendayko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendayko.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hendayko. That's going to slow Miller down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller blocks a head kick by Hendayko.
Hendayko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hendayko connects with a nice cross there... Miller is looking wobbly and Hendayko recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Miller to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hendayko jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rahziki Hendayko!
Our winner, Rahziki Hendayko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Gerarld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Shields enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Gerarld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Shields!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerarld throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerarld tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerarld keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Gerarld misses
and Shields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerarld is looking to clinch.
Gerarld takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gerarld checks a leg kick nicely.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shields tries to land a front kick but Gerarld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shields goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shields connects with a right hand. Gerarld shakes it off.
Gerarld tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerarld tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
Gerarld misses with a head kick.
Shields misses with a double jab.
Shields misses with a kick to the body.
Shields throws a head kick but Gerarld moves out of range.
Gerarld fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Gerarld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerarld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerarld doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Gerarld misses with a low kick as Shields jumps back.
Shields throws a push kick but Gerarld slaps the foot to one side.
Gerarld throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gerarld takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Gerarld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerarld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shields throws a body kick that misses.
Shields misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerarld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld misses with a few strikes there.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerarld is just out of range.
Gerarld slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
Gerarld doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerarld.
Gerarld fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Shields lands but Gerarld takes it in his stride.
Gerarld doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerarld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields avoids the head kick by Gerarld.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gerarld there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee Gerarld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerarld scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shields chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerarld can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld is looking to clinch but Shields is avoiding it.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Gerarld.
Gerarld wants to clinch.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerarld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Shields.
Shields lands a head kick. Gerarld smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gerarld doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shields throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shields misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerarld circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Shields.
Gerarld tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shields fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gerarld is out of range.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Gerarld moves out of range easily.
Gerarld lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shields looks to land a combination but Gerarld avoids it well.
Gerarld tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Shields stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerarld.
Gerarld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerarld has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerarld taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields tries to break the clinch but Gerarld is controlling the position.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Come on Gerarld - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Gerarld will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Gerarld clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.
Shields can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gerarld.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shields prevents Gerarld from breaking the clinch.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
Shields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shields misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gerarld lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
It looks like Mike Shields has been cut.
Shields wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Shields as the two fighters clinch.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Gerarld avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Gerarld throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gerarld swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gerarld fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gerarld with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shields swinging wildly here.
Gerarld is looking to clinch.
Gerarld is looking to clinch.
Lee Gerarld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerarld throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Gerarld.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gerarld has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shields.
Gerarld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Shields misses with a wild combination.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gerarld doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields looks for the body kick but Gerarld saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shields!
Shields takes a swing at Gerarld's ribcage but misses.
Gerarld is looking to clinch but Shields is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerarld.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerarld blocks a head kick by Shields.
Gerarld has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Gerarld.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Gerarld is controlling him.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Gerarld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shields avoiding damage as Gerarld throws knees to the body.
Gerarld tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gerarld working hard to break the clinch.
Gerarld with a knee to the head.
Gerarld working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Shields is trying to push Gerarld away but Gerarld has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shields is trying to push Gerarld away but Gerarld has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gerarld content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shields's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gerarld swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shields blocking some punches.
Shields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shields pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gerarld lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Gerarld.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Gerarld fails to land.
Gerarld manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Gerarld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shields scores with a nice head shot.
Gerarld lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shields's sensitive parts.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerarld.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Gerarld misses.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerarld circles away quickly and effectively.
Shields scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shields throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shields takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Gerarld throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Gerarld throws a head kick that misses.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerarld darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Shields, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Gerarld.
Lee Gerarld is winning the standup battle so far.
Shields lands a nice looking body shot.
Gerarld keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gerarld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shields throws a leg kick but Gerarld moved away.
Shields connects with a body shot that sends Gerarld's belly button to the back.
Gerarld tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gerarld looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerarld doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields throws a chopping leg kick but Gerarld manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gerarld fails to land with a series of punches.
Gerarld blocks the body kick.
Gerarld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gerarld misses with a low kick.
Shields looks for the body kick but Gerarld saw that one coming.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerarld.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld motions for Shields to come forward. Gerarld throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerarld throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerarld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Shields blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerarld turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerarld has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gerarld misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerarld moves out of range of the body kick.
Gerarld fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerarld throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shields.
Shields looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerarld is fending him off so far but Shields persists. Nope, Gerarld circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Shields misses
and Gerarld counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gerarld doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerarld ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Gerarld looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a few strikes there.
Shields walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gerarld throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Gerarld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerarld throws the left hand but Shields avoids the punch easily.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerarld circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerarld goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Mike Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Gerarld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gerarld has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Gerarld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerarld has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Gerarld!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West - All Of The Lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Tom Tucker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Tucker!
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, Michael Melton Sr!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Sr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a few strikes there.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Melton Sr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tucker counters with a one-two to the body.
Tucker lands a two punch combo.
Tucker avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tucker!
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Melton Sr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Melton Sr's shoulder, as Melton Sr tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr gets the takedown into side control.
Melton Sr is trying to get an arm triangle but Tucker is defending well.
Melton Sr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Melton Sr misses with the ground and pound.
Melton Sr controlling the position.
Melton Sr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr swings around for an armbar but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Melton Sr's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker won't allow Melton Sr to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Michael Melton Sr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Melton Sr with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Melton Sr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tucker rather than just go for the knockout.
Tucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Melton Sr moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Melton Sr loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Tucker lands a two punch combo.
Melton Sr shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melton Sr.
Tom Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Tucker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Tucker as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Melton Sr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melton Sr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melton Sr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Melton Sr with that takedown attempt.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Melton Sr throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tom Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker leaves Melton Sr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tom Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melton Sr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Melton Sr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Melton Sr throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melton Sr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tucker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tucker misses with a combination
and Melton Sr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Melton Sr misses its intended target.
Melton Sr throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side.
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Melton Sr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melton Sr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Melton Sr is controlling him.
Melton Sr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melton Sr throws a strike but Tucker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tucker is fighting to break Melton Sr's control of his arms but Melton Sr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton Sr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Melton Sr is tightening it up a little... Tucker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tucker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tucker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Melton Sr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Melton Sr!
In his post fight interview, Michael Melton Sr gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to my manager, thanks to Kimmy, thanks to all the VFC fans and thanks to Tucker for taking another loss.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Callahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cung Lee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cung Lee!
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, Clint Callahad!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahad misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Callahad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callahad throws a leg kick that misses.
Callahad defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Callahad defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Callahad misses
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch but Callahad moves out of range.
Callahad rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Callahad is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee wants to sweep here but Callahad controlling him for the moment.
Callahad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Callahad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Callahad looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to control.
Callahad wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Callahad is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Callahad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Callahad working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Callahad connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Callahad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callahad trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Callahad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callahad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Callahad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee keeping moving, preventing Callahad from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to control the position.
Callahad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callahad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Callahad won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callahad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahad blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callahad manages to avoid it.
Callahad misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Callahad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Callahad rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Callahad wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Callahad keeps him there for the moment.
Lee tries to circle away but Callahad has him pinned against the cage.
Callahad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Callahad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Callahad scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Callahad connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Callahad slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahad trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Callahad winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Callahad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Callahad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Callahad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee is looking to control Callahad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahad is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Callahad there.
Callahad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Callahad dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Callahad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callahad avoids the head kick by Lee.
Callahad just misses with a punch to the body.
Callahad clinches with his opponent.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callahad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Callahad blocks it.
Callahad blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Callahad blocks it.
Come on Callahad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Callahad's face.
Callahad is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Callahad persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clint Callahad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callahad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Callahad wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Callahad lands a couple of elbows.
Callahad tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Callahad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Callahad throws a big right hand that misses.
Callahad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callahad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callahad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callahad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Callahad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Callahad scoring with punches from side control.
Callahad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lee is rocked!
Callahad staying calm.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Callahad working the body and head with strikes.
Callahad cracks Lee with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Callahad immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lee is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Callahad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Callahad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Gabriel Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Bunks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Bunks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alphonse Gabriel Capone's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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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 New York, Alphonse Gabriel Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Bunks!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Alphonse Gabriel Capone has been cut.
Bunks is looking to clinch.
Capone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Capone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bunks's head.
Bunks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Capone as Bunks shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone tries to clinch up.
Bunks feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Capone sprawling to the canvas! Capone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bunks finish him?!
Capone is rocked!
Bunks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Capone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunks is pushing Capone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Capone seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone jumps guard but Bunks stands there with Capone around his waist. Capone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Capone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bunks manages to break the clinch.
Bunks is looking to clinch.
Bunks gets tackled into the cage by Capone. Capone maintains the clinch.
Capone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bunks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Capone's guard.
Capone is looking for a sweep. Bunks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capone defending well though.
Bunks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Capone controls his leg.
Bunks thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Capone to regain full guard.
Capone trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone is looking to stand up but Bunks isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bunks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunks working the ground and pound.
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!
Capone struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunks is working to tighten is grip on Capone's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Capone has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bunks is really squeezing tight and eventually Capone passes out! Bunks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Will Bunks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez's entrance music is Electric Feel by MGMT. A fine choice. Warm has chosen Walk like an Egyptian as his entrance music. Luke Warm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Warm!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Warm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Almanez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Almanez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Almanez moves into full mount! Warm won't be happy about that!
Almanez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Warm because Almanez loaded up on that one.
Almanez breaks from Warm's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warm tries to reverse the position but Almanez maintains control.
Warm avoids a series of strikes thrown by Almanez.
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!
Warm in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Almanez throws some wild stikes that Warm manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez lands a nice shot to the head.
Almanez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Almanez landing strikes from the mount.
Warm is rocked!
Almanez lands a big elbow - Warm is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Warm is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jd Almanez!
After the big win, Jd Almanez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayo Sanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled - All I do is win. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Sanni!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
Sanni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Youngblood.
Sanni misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Sanni blocks the low kick.
A combination from Sanni does no damage.
Youngblood tries to bum rush Sanni with a series of wild strikes but Sanni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Youngblood works Sanni's body with a nice hook.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
Sanni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Youngblood momentarily.
Youngblood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanni takes a swing at Youngblood's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanni digs a good hook to Youngblood's body.
Sanni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Youngblood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Youngblood. Sanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanni checks a leg kick.
Youngblood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ayo Sanni has been cut.
Sanni swinging wildly here.
Youngblood tries to work over Sanni's front leg with a kick but Sanni checks it.
Youngblood misses the jab.
Sanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
Sanni looks gassed!
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!
Youngblood swings for the body but Sanni moves out of range.
Youngblood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanni in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youngblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanni.
Sanni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Youngblood swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanni.
Sanni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Youngblood works Sanni's body with a nice hook.
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Youngblood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Youngblood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Youngblood.
A jab lands there for Youngblood.
Sanni walks into a stiff left hand from Youngblood.
Sanni is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
Sanni is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him?
Youngblood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Sanni hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Youngblood!
In his post fight interview, Matt Youngblood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellman Junior is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: speakers on blast- the game. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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162 lbs
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163 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, Jon Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wellman Junior down.
Wellman Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis working the ground and pound.
Wellman Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Davis wants to control but Wellman Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wellman Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wellman Junior.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Wellman Junior thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Wellman Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior 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.
Davis wants to control but Wellman Junior is keeping busy.
Wellman Junior thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Wellman Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wellman Junior.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wellman Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wellman Junior's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Davis controlling the positon.
Wellman Junior can't escape the position.
Davis looking for the choke but no joy.
Davis is hanging on to Wellman Junior's back as he tries to escape.
Davis working for a choke but Wellman Junior is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis punches Wellman Junior on the ear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
Wellman Junior is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis has got one arm under Wellman Junior's chin. This could be trouble... Wellman Junior trying to control the other hand but Davis gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Wellman Junior has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Davis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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158 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Hawkins!
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, Jimmy Young!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Young defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Young shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Young.
Young jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Hawkins slips a straight right by Young.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkins swivels and escapes.
Hawkins tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkins did well to prevent Young getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Young misses with a head shot. Hawkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawkins, not yet.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Young working some strikes from top position.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Young won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Young connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
Young distracts Hawkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young works over Hawkins with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young throws a strike but Hawkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Young uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corey Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Young.
Some bone on bone action there as Young checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Young takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins gets a double leg takedown into Young's guard.
Young wants to stand up but Hawkins is controlling him.
Young is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins throws a strike but Young rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Young thows a big elbow that misses.
Young showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Young trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Young dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Young takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
Young misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Hawkins.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Young.
Jab by Young.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Young lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Young wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
Young looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawkins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Young has his hands clasped together but Hawkins extends an breaks Young's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hawkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey Hawkins!
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FIGHT
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