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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hong Man Toy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sorrentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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20
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Man Toy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Sorrentino!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Toy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorrentino counters with a head kick. That will keep Man Toy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Man Toy misses with a double jab
and Sorrentino counters with a two punch combo.
Man Toy shoots for a takedown but Sorrentino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorrentino misses with a low kick.
Man Toy misses with a kick to the body.
Sorrentino keeps the fight on the outside.
Man Toy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorrentino throws a low kick, looking for Man Toy's leg but Man Toy calmly moves out of range.
Sorrentino throws a sloppy head kick and Man Toy moves out of range easily.
Man Toy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Sorrentino is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Man Toy tries to clinch but Sorrentino moves away
and Sorrentino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sorrentino.
Sorrentino has clasped his hands together around Man Toy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sorrentino decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sorrentino dodges the punch combination from Man Toy.
Man Toy has his takedown stuffed
and Sorrentino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man Toy's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Man Toy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man Toy closes the distance but Sorrentino moves to the side
and Sorrentino counters with a leg kick.
Man Toy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sorrentino. That did some damage!
Sorrentino throws a leg kick which misses Man Toy's front leg but catches the back leg as Man Toy tries to avoid it.
Man Toy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sorrentino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man Toy is breathing heavily.
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!
Sorrentino throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sorrentino.
Man Toy shoots and misses
and Sorrentino counters by clinching up.
Sorrentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorrentino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sorrentino throws a series of strikes that have Man Toy backpedaling.
Mike Sorrentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Toy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sorrentino counters with a leg kick.
Sorrentino closes the distance and pushes Man Toy back into the cage.
Man Toy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sorrentino gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sorrentino decides to stand and escape the position.
Man Toy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorrentino counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrentino pulls guard.
Sorrentino has control of Man Toy's left arm, preventing Man Toy from doing any damage.
Sorrentino manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Man Toy tries to clinch up
and Sorrentino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man Toy tries to pull guard but Sorrentino won't allow it.
Man Toy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Toy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrentino lands an uppercut.
Sorrentino avoiding damage.
Man Toy pulls guard.
Sorrentino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorrentino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Sorrentino connects with a nice short shot to Man Toy's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sorrentino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man Toy misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Man Toy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sorrentino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sorrentino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man Toy.
Sorrentino throws a series of punches but Man Toy moves out of range.
Sorrentino scores with a spinning back kick!
Man Toy misses with a takedown attempt
and Sorrentino counters with a three punch combo that has Man Toy backing up. Man Toy nods at Sorrentino to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sorrentino.
Man Toy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sorrentino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorrentino throws a series of punches but Man Toy moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sorrentino misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Sorrentino.
Man Toy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No joy there for Sorrentino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrentino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man Toy's sensitive parts.
Sorrentino throws a sloppy head kick and Man Toy moves out of range easily.
Man Toy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sorrentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man Toy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorrentino counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Man Toy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man Toy wants to take the fight to the mat but Sorrentino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Man Toy fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sorrentino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sorrentino breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Toy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Man Toy tries to keep at a distance but Sorrentino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sorrentino lands a shoulder strike.
Sorrentino wants the takedown. Man Toy is fighting it off but Sorrentino persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Man Toy's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sorrentino gets to his feet. Man Toy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Man Toy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sorrentino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Man Toy misses with a takedown
and Sorrentino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sorrentino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrentino breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sorrentino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sorrentino scores with a decent looking hook.
Sorrentino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man Toy darts in trying to clinch
and Sorrentino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sorrentino.
Man Toy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sorrentino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorrentino has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Man Toy regains guard immediately.
Man Toy trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrentino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hong Man Toy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man Toy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sorrentino. Man Toy shrugs it off though.
Man Toy shoots and misses
and Sorrentino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorrentino has Man Toy pressed against the cage, preventing Man Toy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sorrentino is trying to trip Man Toy. He has hold of a leg but Man Toy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sorrentino persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Man Toy is working an open guard so Sorrentino takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Man Toy throws a head kick but Sorrentino moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorrentino instigates a clinch.
Sorrentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sorrentino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sorrentino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sorrentino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sorrentino cracks Man Toy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man Toy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sorrentino's waist but Sorrentino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man Toy off to one side.
Man Toy fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Sorrentino. Those never looked like landing.
Sorrentino clinches up against the cage.
Sorrentino taking a breather.
Man Toy tries to score a body lock takedown but Sorrentino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Man Toy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrentino decides to pull guard.
Sorrentino has his feet on Man Toy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Man Toy doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorrentino circles away.
Sorrentino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sorrentino cracks Man Toy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Toy misses with a takedown
and Sorrentino counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Man Toy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Man Toy misses with a takedown
and Sorrentino counters with a three punch combo that has Man Toy backing up. Man Toy nods at Sorrentino to acknowledge the strikes.
Sorrentino throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Toy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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!
Man Toy tries to pull guard but Sorrentino won't allow it.
Man Toy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sorrentino is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Man Toy to the mat. Man Toy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sorrentino landing with the ground and pound.
Sorrentino stopping the sweep attempt from Man Toy.
Sorrentino gets to his feet. Man Toy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Toy throws a sloppy body shot
and Sorrentino counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Man Toy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sorrentino.
Sorrentino pushes Man Toy up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorrentino just leaning against Man Toy, taking a breather.
Man Toy tries to break the clinch but Sorrentino is controlling the position.
Sorrentino gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sorrentino stalling.
Sorrentino in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Man Toy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sorrentino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Sorrentino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 Las Vegas, Jack Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Germone Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Concrete moves away.
Concrete lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simpson backs up against the cage.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Concrete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Concrete circles away.
Concrete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Concrete lands a body shot.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Concrete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concrete.
Simpson digs a good hook to Concrete's body.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Concrete.
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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Concrete seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Simpson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete lands a left hand.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Concrete is controlling him.
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Concrete wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson tries to work over Concrete's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Concrete blocks an uppercut.
Concrete is struggling to control the position.
Concrete tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Concrete blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Concrete breaks the clinch.
Concrete misses with a straight right.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Concrete pushes him off.
Concrete misses with a two punch combination.
Germone Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Concrete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson throws a hook but Concrete avoids it easily.
Concrete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Concrete avoids it well.
Concrete lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Concrete fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses the jab.
Simpson tries to clinch but Concrete moves out of range.
Concrete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Concrete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Concrete avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Concrete throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Concrete misses.
Concrete misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concrete.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Concrete.
Concrete swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Nice straight punches there by Concrete. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Concrete.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Concrete shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Concrete throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Concrete throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson slips a jab from Concrete.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Jack Concrete 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.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Concrete.
Concrete avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Concrete pushes him off.
Concrete is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simpson swings for the body but Concrete moves out of range.
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Concrete pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Concrete fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Concrete misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Concrete moves out of range.
Concrete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Concrete slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Concrete.
Concrete looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Nice body punch from Concrete.
Germone Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Concrete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Concrete jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Concrete fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Concrete.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concrete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to move into range but Concrete moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Concrete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concrete shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Concrete.
Concrete fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Concrete.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Concrete or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Concrete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Concrete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a body punch but Concrete moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Concrete throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concrete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Concrete misses with a looping right.
Concrete pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Concrete is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Concrete avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concrete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Concrete closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simpson to the mat! Simpson manages to get full guard.
Concrete thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Concrete isn't so interested in that idea.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concrete's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Concrete trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Concrete looking to pass the guard.
Concrete drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Concrete jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concrete stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Concrete dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Concrete takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Concrete.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Concrete looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Concrete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Concrete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Concrete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson forces Concrete back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete misses with a body punch.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Concrete wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpson tries to work over Concrete's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concrete circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Concrete circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Concrete under the eye.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Concrete avoids it well.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Concrete pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Concrete.
Simpson moves forwards but Concrete connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Concrete throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson tries to clinch but Concrete moves out of range.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concrete digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Concrete fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Concrete lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Concrete wants to take the fight to the mat but Simpson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simpson presses Concrete against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Concrete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Concrete won't allow it.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Concrete is controlling him.
Concrete is stalling here.
Simpson is trying to push Concrete away but Concrete has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Concrete.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Concrete lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Concrete can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Concrete avoids it.
Concrete looking to stall.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Concrete's elbow.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Concrete avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Concrete lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Concrete misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Concrete won't allow it.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Concrete takes a shot to the head.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concrete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Concrete is controlling him.
Concrete tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
A short left from Concrete.
Concrete lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jack Concrete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Concrete has the dominant position.
Concrete blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Concrete tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Concrete has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Germone Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Concrete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Concrete.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Concrete, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Concrete!
A victorious Jack Concrete thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Plum (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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170 lbs
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Markus Justice!
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, Colt Plum!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plum misses with a takedown attempt
and Justice counters with a series of strikes. Plum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
Plum throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
Plum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Plum throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Plum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Plum tries to sprawl but Justice drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Justice passes the guard and advances to mount!
Justice is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Justice throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Plum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Plum shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Justice.
Plum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Justice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plum can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee warns Plum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justice working for a submission but Plum is keeping him at bay.
Justice has hold of Plum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Plum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Plum can't escape the position.
Justice looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum is in a horrible position here. Justice smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Justice working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Plum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Plum has left one of his arms exposed and Justice doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Plum screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Justice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morty Gaggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus OFearghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying OFearghaile's choice of entrance music: Written In My Face. 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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250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morty Gaggle!
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, Seamus OFearghaile!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OFearghaile throws a series of punches but Gaggle moves out of range.
OFearghaile looks to land a combination but Gaggle avoids it well.
A jab lands there for OFearghaile.
OFearghaile closes the distance and clinches.
Gaggle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
OFearghaile avoiding damage as Gaggle throws knees to the body.
Gaggle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OFearghaile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OFearghaile is trying to break the clinch but Gaggle is controlling him.
Gaggle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OFearghaile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaggle avoiding damage.
Gaggle looking to slow down the pace here.
OFearghaile tries to circle away but Gaggle has him pinned against the cage.
Gaggle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OFearghaile is keeping busy.
Gaggle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile avoiding damage as Gaggle throws knees to the body.
Gaggle has OFearghaile pushed against the cage.
Gaggle tries to break free but OFearghaile pushes him back against the cage.
Gaggle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaggle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gaggle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaggle is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle trying to control from half guard but OFearghaile is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaggle in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Morty Gaggle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
OFearghaile connects with a body shot that sends Gaggle's belly button to the back.
Gaggle is breathing heavily.
OFearghaile keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OFearghaile drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gaggle right on the button. Gaggle goes down! OFearghaile follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! OFearghaile gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus OFearghaile!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toon Wing Sum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Lopez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Lopez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lopez!
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, Toon Wing Sum!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sum is just out of range.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Sum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lopez wants to control but Sum is keeping busy.
Sum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Sum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lopez looking to control but Sum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez misses with a head shot.
Sum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sum gets back to half guard.
Sum is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Lopez is looking to stall here but Sum recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sum wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez trying to control but Sum is working from the bottom.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sum on the ground.
Sum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sum pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sum works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toon Wing Sum 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.
Sum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sum.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Sum swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sum pinned against the cage. Sum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Sum sprawls well.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Sum ducks down to avoid it.
Sum stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez moves to clinch but Sum breaks away
and Sum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lopez working a defensive guard but Sum passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Sum sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Sum there.
Sum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sum prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Toon Wing Sum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez gets full guard.
Sum forces his way into half guard.
Sum wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is in trouble now - Sum has advanced to mount!
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Sum with shots to the head and body - Lopez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sum scoring with strikes but Lopez is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sum is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez tries to hold on but Sum pushes him away.
Sum trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sum has a good base and remains in mount.
Sum dominating with strikes here.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sum connects with a bit shot that sees Lopez covering up! More strikes from Sum and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sum is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toon Wing Sum!
Toon Wing Sum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Belford Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Big Balls by AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton McKay!
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, Ronald Belford Scott!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay takes one to the chin there.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Scott connects with a single shot there.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKay is breathing heavily.
McKay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Dalton McKay has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! McKay tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Scott is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and McKay buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves McKay!! McKay is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Scott throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Belford Scott!
Ronald Belford Scott took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Frosty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frosty has chosen Stay Hungry as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
219 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Statham!
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, Scott Frosty!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frosty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Statham as he jumps to the side.
Frosty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Statham sprawls well initially but Frosty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frosty is keen to just control but Statham is a slippery customer.
Well, if Frosty 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.
Statham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frosty.
Statham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frosty.
Frosty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frosty throwing shots but Statham is blocking nicely.
Statham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frosty lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frosty thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Statham's head.
Frosty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Statham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frosty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frosty takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frosty trying to pass the guard but Statham defending well.
Frosty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Statham sees it coming and defends easily.
Frosty is thwarting Statham's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Frosty connects with a nice short shot to Statham's temple.
Frosty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frosty trying to control from half guard but Statham is working away.
Frosty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frosty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frosty thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frosty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Statham is breathing heavily.
Frosty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Statham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frosty.
Frosty lands strikes from half guard.
Statham tries to kick Frosty off but Frosty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frosty slips a nice elbow through Statham's hands, connecting with Statham's forehead.
Statham is staying active underneath Frosty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frosty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Statham defending well though.
Frosty seems to be looking for submissions.
Frosty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frosty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frosty trying to control from half guard but Statham is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frosty working over Statham with some ground and pound. Statham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frosty thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frosty lands strikes from half guard.
Frosty lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frosty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frosty slips a nice elbow through Statham's hands, connecting with Statham's forehead.
Frosty is working for a kimura but Statham is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frosty working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Frosty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Frosty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Statham was covering up waiting for the punch and Frosty finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Frosty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Statham's head.
Frosty wants to control from the top but Statham keeps moving.
Frosty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott Frosty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frosty trying to control the position from guard on top but Statham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frosty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frosty sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frosty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Statham keeping moving, preventing Frosty from controlling successfully.
Frosty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Statham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frosty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham has momentary wrist control but Frosty slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frosty trying to control but Statham is working from the bottom.
Statham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frosty drops back looking for a leg! Statham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Statham manages to kick Frosty off! Frosty jumps back into Statham's guard.
Frosty with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frosty throwing strikes from guard but Statham blocks nicely.
Frosty controlling from the top position.
Statham working for submissions but it's allowed Frosty to get to half guard.
Frosty throwing shots but Statham is blocking nicely.
Frosty is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frosty winds up and cracks Statham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frosty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frosty is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Frosty there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Statham taking some punishment here, with Frosty in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Frosty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Frosty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Statham slaps away a takedown attempt from Frosty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frosty.
No luck for Frosty with that takedown attempt.
Carl Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Frosty.
Frosty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Statham tries to avoid it but Frosty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Statham to the ground. Statham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frosty feints and as Statham raises his hands in defense, Frosty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frosty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frosty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Statham keeping moving, preventing Frosty from controlling successfully.
Statham wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frosty throwing strikes from guard but Statham blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Statham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frosty passes into half guard.
Frosty takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Statham taking some punishment here, with Frosty in his half guard.
Frosty lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frosty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Statham sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Frosty seems content to control.
Frosty is trying to control. Statham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frosty looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Statham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frosty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frosty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Statham defending well though.
Frosty is nestled in close to Statham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Statham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frosty on the ground.
Ground and pound from Frosty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham is refusing to be controlled, as Frosty sits in half guard.
Frosty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frosty working over Statham with some ground and pound. Statham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frosty working the head and body with strikes.
Frosty winds up and cracks Statham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Statham is rocked!
Statham taking some punishment here, with Frosty in his half guard.
Oh Statham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frosty is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Statham is hurt! He's hurt bad - Frosty fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Statham from any more punishment! Congratulations to Frosty! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Frosty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Frosty made sure he mentioned BioPharm Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner's entrance music is Escapado - Freiraum. A fine choice. The key to victory for Christoph Stenner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
263 lbs
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21
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christoph Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Helmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helmer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stenner on his heels. He'll look to pass Stenner's guard now, I'm sure.
Stenner keeping moving, preventing Helmer from controlling successfully.
Helmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenner wants to stand but Helmer is controlling the position.
Helmer postures up in Stenner's guard and throws a big left but Stenner blocks it.
Helmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Helmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenner has wrist control.
Helmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helmer wants to control from the top but Stenner keeps moving.
Stenner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stenner tries to get out of the position.
Helmer throwing strikes from guard but Stenner blocks nicely.
Stenner wants to stand up but Helmer is controlling him.
Helmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stenner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helmer landing with the ground and pound.
Stenner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helmer.
Helmer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stenner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helmer lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer postures up and lands a big shot to Stenner's brow.
Helmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helmer on the ground.
Helmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helmer drops back looking for a leg! Stenner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stenner manages to kick Helmer off! Helmer jumps back into Stenner's guard.
Helmer 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.
Helmer landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stenner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Helmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helmer has gone for a leg lock! Stenner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Helmer's guard.
Helmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenner defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Helmer 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.
Helmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenner moves in looking to clinch but Helmer pushes him off.
Stenner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helmer.
Helmer scores with a takedown into Stenner's guard.
Helmer throwing strikes from guard but Stenner blocks nicely.
Helmer with a nice head shot there.
Helmer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Helmer postures up in Stenner's guard and throws a big left but Stenner blocks it.
Stenner wants to get back to his feet but Helmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stig Helmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner keeping moving, preventing Helmer from controlling successfully.
Helmer stays in close to Stenner's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Helmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Helmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Helmer throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer trying to control but Stenner is working from the bottom.
Helmer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenner keeping full guard, as Helmer tries to pass.
Helmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helmer throws an elbow that misses. Stenner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helmer's guard. Nice move by Stenner!
Stenner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenner.
Stenner lands a couple of digs.
Helmer has his foot on Stenner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenner works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenner landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stenner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Helmer's guard.
Helmer is looking for a triangle but Stenner pushes his legs off easily.
Helmer is looking for a triangle but Stenner pushes his legs off easily.
Helmer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stenner doesn't defend quickly enough and Helmer has managed to lock this one up! Can Stenner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Helmer on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stig Helmer!
Stig Helmer very nearly forgot to thank BioPharm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Walburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walburn comes into the arena with Flirting with Disaster blaring out of the sound system. 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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28
165 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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25
169 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Walburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walburn in his tracks.
Walker clobbers Walburn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jay Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walburn defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Crunch! Walburn slams his shin into Walker's torso.
Walburn slips a straight right by Walker.
Walburn tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Walker blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker lunges at Walburn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walburn's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Walburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Walburn slips the punch.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Walburn. Walburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jay Walker has been cut.
Walburn dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Walburn staying out of range there.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walburn throws a low kick but Walker moves out of range easily.
Walburn throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Walburn! Walker is out on his feet! Walburn rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Walker is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Walker is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Walburn!
After the fight, Noah Walburn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick Mitchell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Bob Finch!
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, Dominick Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finch circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Finch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finch trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dominick Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
Mitchell looks gassed!
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch lands a head kick!
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Finch.
A big left from Finch misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch cracks the inside of Mitchell's front leg.
Finch lands with a kick to the temple. Mitchell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Finch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Finch tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch connects with a high kick.
Mitchell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch lands a big head kick that sends Mitchell tumbling to the mat! Finch takes a step backwards and waves Mitchell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mitchell is rocked!
Finch feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Mitchell collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Finch!
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