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V.F.C: Midweek Madness V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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219 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Turilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turilli shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Turilli shoots in.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Turilli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turilli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Turilli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Turilli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turilli ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Turilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turilli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Luca Turilli has been cut.
Turilli connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Turilli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Miller misses.
Turilli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Turilli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Turilli persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Turilli blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Turilli on that attempt.
Turilli is breathing heavily.
Turilli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Turilli shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turilli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turilli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Turilli moves away and avoids it.
CJ Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turilli defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turilli lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turilli fails with a takedown attempt.
Turilli shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Turilli's head back.
Turilli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller cracks Turilli with an open hand slap.
Turilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turilli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Turilli's ribs.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller throws a body punch but Turilli moves out of range.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Turilli sees coming a mile off.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Turilli backs away looking to recover.
Turilli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turilli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Turilli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Turilli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Turilli. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Turilli's shoulder, as Turilli tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turilli.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turilli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller misses with a hook. Turilli ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Turilli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turilli moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller leaves Turilli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Turilli shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Turilli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Turilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Turilli fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller catches Turilli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turilli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luca Turilli's cut is getting worse.
Miller lands with a kick to the temple. Turilli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turilli has time to react.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Turilli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Oh Turilli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turilli doesn't seem bothered though.
Turilli seems to have got his legs back now.
Turilli tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luca Turilli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
CJ Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws a hook but Turilli blocks it.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Turilli shoots in.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Turilli off balance momentarily.
Luca Turilli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Miller both land. Nice combination.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turilli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turilli fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Turilli to the canvas! Miller follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Charriere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Batista has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henri Charriere!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista misses with a few strikes there.
Batista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batista throws a series of punches but Charriere moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batista. Charriere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.
Charriere lands with a shot to the body.
Batista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charriere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charriere throws a lazy right hand but Batista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charriere clinches.
Batista dodges an elbow strike from Charriere.
Batista blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batista avoids the elbow strike from Charriere, against the cage.
Batista avoids a wild elbow strike from Charriere.
Charriere throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charriere.
Batista goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batista avoids the elbow strike from Charriere, against the cage.
Batista taking a breather.
Charriere throws an elbow but it misses.
Batista wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charriere creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batista's defenses.
It looks like John Batista has been cut.
Batista wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batista blocks an elbow strike.
Batista dodges an elbow strike from Charriere.
Charriere blocks a body shot from Batista.
Batista lands a body shot.
Batista pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batista throws a right and a left that Charriere avoids nicely.
Batista cracks Charriere with a good jab.
Charriere tries to clinch up but Batista circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charriere takes the fight into the clinch.
Batista is trying to push Charriere away but Charriere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Charriere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charriere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batista tries to circle away but Charriere has him pinned against the cage.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Charriere misses with an elbow over the top.
Charriere lands an elbow inside that Batista shrugs off.
Batista is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Charriere is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charriere lands a damaging elbow.
Batista lands a hook that snaps the head of Charriere backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Charriere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charriere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charriere misses with an elbow over the top.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Charriere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Batista's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Charriere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charriere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Charriere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charriere throws out the jab.
Charriere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Batista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batista misses with a body kick.
John Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charriere thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Charriere misses.
Batista checks the leg kick.
Charriere clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charriere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Charriere throws an elbow that misses.
Charriere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batista taking a breather.
Batista swings wildly with an uppercut but Charriere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batista breaks the clinch.
Charriere swings for the body but Batista moves out of range.
Batista misses with the combination.
Charriere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batista.
It looks like Henri Charriere has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista lands a nice shot that snaps Charriere's head back.
Charriere is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Batista throws a one two combo.
Charriere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charriere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charriere makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Charriere. Those never looked like landing.
Charriere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Batista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charriere swivels and escapes.
John Batista is winning the standup battle so far.
Charriere moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.
Batista lands a right hook to the body.
Charriere slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
Charriere takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charriere counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charriere misses with a body shot.
Charriere avoids the body shot from Batista.
Charriere throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charriere is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batista rather than just go for the knockout.
Batista swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charriere clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charriere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Charriere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batista blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Batista will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Charriere thows a body shot but no joy.
Charriere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charriere ducks under a wild hook from Batista.
Charriere slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
Charriere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batista was well out of range. Poor timing from Charriere.
Charriere moves into the clinch.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batista blocks the elbow strike.
Charriere misses with an elbow strike.
Batista is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista misses with a body punch.
Charriere prevents Batista from breaking the clinch.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batista avoids a wild elbow strike from Charriere.
Batista avoids the elbow strike from Charriere, against the cage.
Charriere misses with an elbow over the top.
Charriere is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Charriere misses with an elbow strike.
Charriere misses with an elbow over the top.
Batista wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charriere has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Charriere throws an elbow but misses.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batista avoids a wild elbow strike from Charriere.
A frustrated look appears on Batista's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henri Charriere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batista is trying to push Charriere away but Charriere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Charriere misses with an elbow over the top.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Charriere prevents Batista from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Charriere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charriere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batista avoids the elbow strike from Charriere, against the cage.
Batista is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batista blocks the elbow strike.
Charriere throws an elbow but it misses.
Charriere misses with an elbow over the top.
Batista doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batista is looking to break free of the clinch but Charriere has double underhooks.
Charriere pushes off an throws an elbow but Batista leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Batista.
Charriere misses with an elbow strike.
Batista blocks an elbow strike.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batista has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batista is trying to break free.
Batista is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Charriere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Charriere has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Charriere!
Henri Charriere thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tari Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunha comes to the cage accompanied by Chains. Erik Bennett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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, Tari Cunha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Bennett coming out on top.
Cunha moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunha stops a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Cunha gets underhooks to prevent Bennett's takedown attempt.
Cunha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cunha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cunha pushing down on Bennett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunha wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Cunha has control of the leg.
Cunha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennett's head.
Cunha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunha tries to pass to full mount but Bennett defends it.
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha throwing strikes but missing.
Cunha wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Cunha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bennett is pulling down on Cunha's head. It's preventing any offense from Cunha, at least for the moment.
Cunha has gone for a leg lock! Bennett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunha's guard.
Cunha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cunha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cunha is one step ahead there.
Cunha pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cunha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cunha unloads with some shots from mount but Bennett bucks and avoids them well.
Cunha has control of Bennett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bennett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cunha avoids the attempt from Bennett to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunha lands a big shot there that rocks Bennett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Cunha working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bennett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is bucking up trying to escape but Cunha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cunha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Bennett controls the position.
Cunha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bennett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunha landing strikes from the mount.
Cunha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bennett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cunha working Bennett over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tari Cunha 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.
Bennett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tari Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Cunha scores a takedown into full mount!
Cunha unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bennett wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cunha celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tari Cunha!
Tari Cunha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Rellik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart has chosen Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight as his entrance music. Donald Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Rellik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Rellik. Rellik gets slowly back to his feet.
Rellik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Rellik.
Stewart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rellik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stewart wants to control but Rellik is keeping him busy.
Rellik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stewart throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rellik works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to control the action in half guard but Rellik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rellik controlling the position well.
Rellik tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Rellik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rellik defending well though.
Rellik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rellik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.
Stewart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rellik is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rellik won't allow Stewart to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking to stall here but Rellik recovers full guard.
Stewart postures up in Rellik's guard and throws a big left but Rellik blocks it.
Rellik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Rellik blocks nicely.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rellik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rellik is keeping the position for now.
Stewart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rellik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart trying to control but Rellik is working from the bottom.
Rellik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stewart controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stewart scores with the left hand. Rellik knows he should have avoided that one.
Rellik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rellik misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rellik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Rellik slips under a jab from Stewart.
Rellik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rellik gets slowly back to his feet.
Rellik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Rellik moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart throws the left hand but Rellik avoids the punch easily.
Rellik tries to sprawl but Stewart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rellik regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stewart.
Rellik wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stewart is working Rellik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rellik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart stays in close to Rellik's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looking to sit in guard and control but Rellik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rellik chips away with some ground and pound.
Rellik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rellik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rellik stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Rellik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Donald Stewart has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stewart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Rellik misses.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Rellik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rellik tries to clinch but Stewart is having none of it.
Rellik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Rellik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects.
Rellik shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Rellik is just out of range.
Rellik thows a body shot but no joy.
Rellik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rellik was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rellik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart scores with a takedown into Rellik's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rellik keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Stewart 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!
Rellik shoots and misses
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rellik moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rellik.
Rellik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart keeps the fight on the outside.
Rellik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stewart avoids it really well and circles away.
Rellik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rellik clinches up against the cage.
Rellik stops a takedown attempt from Stewart.
Stewart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rellik tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rellik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rellik is pressed up against the cage. Stewart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rellik down to the mat. Rellik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sean Rellik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Stewart.
Stewart throws a hook but Rellik avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rellik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rellik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rellik gets slowly back to his feet.
Rellik throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Rellik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rellik fails with a takedown attempt.
Rellik misses with a double jab.
Sean Rellik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rellik avoids the body shot from Stewart.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Rellik throws a leg kick that misses.
Stewart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart swings for the body but Rellik moves out of range.
Rellik is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Rellik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rellik won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart cracks Rellik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stewart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stewart is trying to ground and pound but Rellik uses the momentary lack of control by Stewart to regain half guard.
Rellik is not content to let Stewart control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart winds up and cracks Rellik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stewart moves into full mount! Rellik won't be happy about that!
Stewart dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looking to finish Rellik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rellik!
Donald Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stewart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stewart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Stewart!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Stewart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Firnanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firnanda comes to the cage accompanied by Far East Movement- So What. Van Kirkland has chosen Ludacris - Act A Fool as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahmad Firnanda!
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, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Firnanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Some bone on bone action there as Firnanda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Firnanda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Kirkland defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Firnanda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Firnanda shoots in and drives through. Van Kirkland sprawls well.
Firnanda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Kirkland scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Kirkland lands a front kick.
Van Kirkland lands with a kick to the temple. Firnanda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Van Kirkland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Kirkland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Firnanda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Kirkland. That one must have hurt.
Firnanda is breathing heavily.
Firnanda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
A left lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Firnanda.
Van Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Firnanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick which misses Firnanda's front leg but catches the back leg as Firnanda tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Kirkland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firnanda. That did some damage!
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
Firnanda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Kirkland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Van Kirkland slams his shin into Firnanda's torso.
Firnanda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Kirkland scores with a kick to the body.
Firnanda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Firnanda's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Firnanda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland is looking to slow Firnanda down with leg kicks.
Van Kirkland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Firnanda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Firnanda stumbling back into the cage.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland thumps Firnanda with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Firnanda down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Van Kirkland lands a slapping body shot.
Van Kirkland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Kirkland's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Kirkland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Firnanda down.
Firnanda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Kirkland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Firnanda on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland 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.
Firnanda 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Firnanda moves out of range.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kirkland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Firnanda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firnanda. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Firnanda's leg. Firnanda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a front kick.
Van Kirkland with a nice cross.
Van Kirkland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Firnanda off balance momentarily.
Van Kirkland is looking to slow Firnanda down with leg kicks.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands with a straight right. Firnanda didn't see that one coming.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland keeps Firnanda at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firnanda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Firnanda's leg. Firnanda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Firnanda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Firnanda avoids the body shot from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland thumps Firnanda with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland cracks Firnanda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Firnanda might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firnanda. That did some damage!
Firnanda fails with a takedown attempt.
Firnanda walks into a stiff left hand from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Firnanda stumbling back into the cage.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Firnanda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Firnanda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firnanda down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
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!
Firnanda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Firnanda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firnanda down.
Van Kirkland scores with a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Firnanda's leg. Firnanda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Firnanda if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Firnanda.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Firnanda stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick which misses Firnanda's front leg but catches the back leg as Firnanda tries to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Firnanda or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Kirkland which made him look bad.
Van Kirkland lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Firnanda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Firnanda off balance momentarily.
Firnanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firnanda. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Firnanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firnanda. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Firnanda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Kirkland works Firnanda's body with a nice hook.
Firnanda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Firnanda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Kirkland lands with a hook. Firnanda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Firnanda's calf.
Van Kirkland thumps Firnanda with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Firnanda's leg. Firnanda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Firnanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a hook to the body. Firnanda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Firnanda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a nice head kick!
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Kirkland is looking to slow Firnanda down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Kirkland lands a nice hook to Firnanda's body. Firnanda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firnanda. That did some damage!
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Firnanda 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Firnanda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Ahmad Firnanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Firnanda's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Kirkland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland gave a mention to [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unitas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferdinand's guard.
Ferdinand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unitas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unitas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unitas throwing strikes from guard but Ferdinand blocks nicely.
Unitas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Unitas throwing strikes from guard but Ferdinand blocks nicely.
Ferdinand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unitas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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!
Unitas wants to pass the guard but Ferdinand is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Unitas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferdinand is keeping the position for now.
Unitas pushing down on Ferdinand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferdinand is looking to control Unitas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferdinand avoid being mounted?
Unitas wants to take a breather but Ferdinand is having none of it.
Unitas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Unitas throws a strike but Ferdinand avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unitas stands and throws Ferdinand's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unitas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ferdinand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Unitas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Unitas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unitas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferdinand gets back to half guard.
Ferdinand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unitas is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferdinand is trying to stand.
Unitas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Unitas prevents Ferdinand from standing back up.
Unitas wants to control but Ferdinand is keeping him busy.
Unitas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Unitas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unitas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is looking to get to half guard.
Ferdinand tries to hold on but Unitas pushes him away.
Ferdinand is trying desperately to improve position.
Unitas looking to control but Ferdinand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Unitas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferdinand because Unitas loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unitas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Ferdinand that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Unitas looking to control but Ferdinand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Unitas 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.
Unitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferdinand's waist but Ferdinand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Unitas off to one side.
Ferdinand shoots in looking for a takedown but Unitas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferdinand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ferdinand has his takedown stuffed
and Unitas counters with a single leg into guard. Ferdinand didn't expect that.
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdinand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Unitas is looking to get back to is feet but Ferdinand passes into side control.
Ferdinand throwing strikes but Unitas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Unitas tries for a kimura but Ferdinand is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unitas swings around for an armbar but Ferdinand sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Unitas's guard.
David Unitas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferdinand stops Unitas from standing up.
Ferdinand postures up in Unitas's guard and throws a big left but Unitas blocks it.
Ferdinand tries to free his leg and advance position but Unitas is retaining full guard.
Unitas is looking to stand up but Ferdinand isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferdinand trying to control but Unitas is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Unitas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferdinand, into his guard.
Unitas throwing strikes from guard but Ferdinand blocks nicely.
Ferdinand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferdinand is looking for a triangle but Unitas pushes his legs off easily.
Unitas looking to sit in guard and control but Ferdinand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Unitas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ferdinand dives into side control.
Unitas parries the strikes from Ferdinand easily there. Ferdinand is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unitas to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unitas wants to get back to his feet.
Unitas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is looking for a kimura but Unitas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferdinand to get the leverage.
Ferdinand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferdinand prevents Unitas from improving his position.
Unitas is trying to stand back up but Ferdinand is controlling him
Ferdinand thows a huge punch but Unitas dodges it nicely.
Ferdinand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Unitas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferdinand.
Unitas is trying to stand up here but Ferdinand is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unitas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferdinand wants to pass the guard but Unitas is defending well.
Ferdinand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Unitas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferdinand is working away from the top position though.
Ferdinand working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferdinand is looking for a kimura here.
Ferdinand thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Ferdinand will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferdinand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Unitas sprawls well. Unitas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferdinand gets slowly back to his feet.
Unitas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Unitas lands in his opponent's guard.
Unitas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferdinand manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Unitas has Ferdinand in his guard.
Ferdinand tries to free his leg and advance position but Unitas is retaining full guard.
Unitas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferdinand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferdinand trying to control but Unitas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand throws and elbow that misses. Unitas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferdinand's guard. Nice move by Unitas!
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdinand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unitas manages to get himself to full guard.
Unitas keeping moving, preventing Ferdinand from controlling successfully.
Unitas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Unitas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferdinand lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand trying to control but Unitas is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferdinand forces his way into half guard.
Unitas is trying to stand up here but Ferdinand is controlling him well.
Unitas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Unitas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferdinand is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unitas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferdinand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferdinand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferdinand forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas wants to get back to full guard.
Unitas is refusing to be controlled, as Ferdinand sits in half guard.
Ferdinand is working for a kimura here but Unitas manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ferdinand's guard.
Unitas wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Ferdinand keeping full guard, as Unitas tries to pass.
Unitas looking to improve position, pressing down on Ferdinand's thigh with his hand. Ferdinand seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Unitas paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Unitas's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ferdinand picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Ferdinand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagdiyev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mamaliga. Lack has chosen red nation- the game, lil wayne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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218 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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, Borat Sagdiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Lack!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev has closed the distance and engaged Lack in a clinch.
Sagdiyev blocks a body shot from Lack.
Lack throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sagdiyev tries to break free but Lack pushes him back against the cage.
Lack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagdiyev being controlled against the cage.
Sagdiyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagdiyev lands with a light punch inside.
Sagdiyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagdiyev lands a nice hook to Lack's body. Lack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev scores with a nice right hand.
Sagdiyev misses with a wild combination.
Lack tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagdiyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagdiyev misses with an uppercut. Lack saw that one coming.
Sagdiyev throws an off balance right hand
and Lack counters with a three punch combo that has Sagdiyev backing up. Sagdiyev nods at Lack to acknowledge the strikes.
Sagdiyev misses with a body shot.
Sagdiyev cracks Lack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Sagdiyev misses
and Lack counters with a left and a right that stings Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lack pounces like a tiger and cracks Sagdiyev with a vicious hook! Sagdiyev is down but not out! Lack follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Lack!
A very excited looking Joe Lack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harques Wolfwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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268 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harques Wolfwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wolfwood.
Wolfwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silvia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silvia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harques Wolfwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvia.
Wolfwood misses with a left hand
and Silvia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wolfwood!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfwood tries to hold on but Silvia pushes him away.
Silvia working Wolfwood over with strikes here.
Silvia trying to control but Wolfwood is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia throwing strikes here but Wolfwood is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvia working for a submission but Wolfwood is keeping him at bay.
Silvia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolfwood is looking to escape.
Silvia working for a guillotine from mount but Wolfwood is in no mood to give up.
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.
Silvia working for a guillotine from mount but Wolfwood is in no mood to give up.
Silvia lands a heavy elbow.
Wolfwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wolfwood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Silvia punching from mount but Wolfwood doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfwood is working to get back to half guard.
Silvia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wolfwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolfwood tries to get out of the position.
Wolfwood is looking to improve his position but Silvia isn't that keen on the idea.
Silvia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silvia scoring with strikes but Wolfwood is staying in there.
Wolfwood wants to hold on but Silvia pushes him away.
Silvia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silvia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvia wants to control the pace but Wolfwood is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silvia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silvia working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wolfwood looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Silvia! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Armando Silvia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Cornegy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Marquardt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cornegy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Marquardt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornegy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marquardt.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cornegy as he jumps to the side.
Marquardt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cornegy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marquardt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Marquardt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marquardt decides to return to a standing position.
Cornegy looks to throw the jab but Marquardt is out of range.
Marquardt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cornegy.
Cornegy slips a jab and a cross from Marquardt.
Cornegy throws a head kick that misses.
Cornegy misses with a wild combination.
Marquardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cornegy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornegy scores with a head kick.
A big right from Cornegy misses.
Marquardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cornegy throws a nice head kick!
Marquardt throws a right hand that Cornegy ducks under and follows up with a left that Cornegy also avoids with ease.
A combination from Marquardt does no damage.
Marquardt misses with a two punch combination.
Cornegy thumps Marquardt with a low kick.
Marquardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Nate Marquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Marquardt.
Marquardt misses with a combination
and Cornegy counters with an inside leg kick.
Marquardt misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice cross by Cornegy.
Cornegy misses with a head kick.
Cornegy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornegy throws a head kick but Marquardt moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornegy scores with a head kick.
Marquardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquardt misses with a combination
and Cornegy counters with a thumping low kick.
Marquardt looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Marquardt. Those never looked like landing.
Cornegy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Cornegy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Marquardt.
Cornegy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James Cornegy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cornegy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cornegy.
Cornegy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cornegy throws a nice head kick!
Cornegy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marquardt throws a combination that misses
and Cornegy counters with a head kick. That will keep Marquardt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marquardt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cornegy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquardt somewhat.
Cornegy throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Cornegy.
Cornegy throws a hook to the side of Marquardt's head but Marquardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt misses with a double jab.
Cornegy dodges the punch combination from Marquardt.
Cornegy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Marquardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Cornegy.
A slow jab from Cornegy misses its intended target.
Cornegy throws a head kick that Marquardt semi-blocks.
Cornegy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornegy feints a jab promting Marquardt to slip. Cornegy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marquardt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cornegy lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cornegy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cornegy misses with a hook
and Marquardt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marquardt prevents Cornegy from standing back up.
Marquardt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cornegy misses with a wild body shot.
Marquardt looks to land a combination but Cornegy avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Cornegy.
Cornegy misses with a hook.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cornegy sprawls well. Cornegy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate Marquardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cornegy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throws a right and a left that Cornegy avoids nicely.
Marquardt avoids the body shot from Cornegy.
Cornegy misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cornegy did well to prevent Marquardt getting side control.
Cornegy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cornegy wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Cornegy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquardt.
Marquardt is looking for a kimura but Cornegy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marquardt to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marquardt in particular looking to stall.
Marquardt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Marquardt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cornegy.
Marquardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquardt misses with a series of wild punches.
James Cornegy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy throws a head kick that Marquardt semi-blocks.
Cornegy throws a body punch but Marquardt moves out of range.
Marquardt looks to land a combination but Cornegy avoids it well.
Cornegy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marquardt's head backwards.
Marquardt misses with the combination.
Marquardt is breathing heavily.
Cornegy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cornegy throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cornegy.
No joy there for Marquardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornegy lands with a kick to the temple. Marquardt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cornegy. Marquardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cornegy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cornegy with a nice cross.
Cornegy looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquardt is just out of range.
Cornegy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cornegy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marquardt's hands.
Cornegy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marquardt misses with a combination
and Cornegy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marquardt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cornegy. Cornegy obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornegy slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cornegy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Marquardt. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Marquardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marquardt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cornegy lands with a slapping head kick.
Cornegy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marquardt throws a body punch but Cornegy moves out of range.
Marquardt misses with a double jab.
Marquardt throws a series of punches but Cornegy avoids them all with ease.
Marquardt looks to land a combination but Cornegy avoids it well.
Marquardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cornegy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cornegy throws a looping overhand right but Marquardt ducks down to avoid it.
Cornegy looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquardt is just out of range.
Marquardt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cornegy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marquardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornegy throws a sloppy head kick and Marquardt moves out of range easily.
Cornegy stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquardt. Marquardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornegy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Cornegy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cornegy.
Sloppy strikes from Marquardt. Those never looked like landing.
Cornegy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marquardt.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marquardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marquardt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Cornegy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Marquardt controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Marquardt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Marquardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marquardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Cornegy.
Cornegy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marquardt throws a series of punches but Cornegy moves out of range.
Marquardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Cornegy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cornegy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cornegy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Marquardt.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cornegy as he avoids it 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 James Cornegy.
I think Cornegy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cornegy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon has chosen Between the Hammer and Anvil as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jake Rosholt!
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, Archie Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosholt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fallon lands a nice looking body shot.
Fallon works Rosholt's body with a nice hook.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Rosholt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosholt moves forwards but Fallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Jake Rosholt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallon scores with a hook to the body. Rosholt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rosholt is breathing heavily.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosholt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fallon scores with the left hand. Rosholt knows he should have avoided that one.
Fallon lands a body shot.
Fallon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rosholt sprawling to the canvas! Rosholt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fallon finish him?!
Rosholt is rocked!
Fallon lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Rosholt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosholt takes one to the chin there.
Jake Rosholt's cut is getting worse.
Archie Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosholt moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt tries to close the distance and clinch but Fallon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosholt seems to have got his legs back now.
Fallon throws a front kick aimed at Rosholt's knee but Rosholt avoids it well.
Fallon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rosholt sprawling to the canvas! Rosholt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fallon finish him?!
Rosholt ducks into an uppercut from Fallon and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archie Fallon!
After the big win, Archie Fallon 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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