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DPEF-10 Caged Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgowan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nyan Cat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Suggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Macgowan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suggs.
Macgowan shoots in but no luck this time.
Suggs lands a jab to the head.
Suggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suggs throws a leg kick which misses Macgowan's front leg but catches the back leg as Macgowan tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macgowan.
Suggs lands a jab.
Suggs pushes Macgowan up against the cage in a clinch.
Macgowan takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Justin Macgowan has been cut.
Suggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Macgowan looks gassed!
Suggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Macgowan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suggs drops Macgowan with a big knee straight up the middle! Macgowan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Macgowan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs thumps Macgowan with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Suggs.
Suggs keeps Macgowan at a distance using the push kick.
Macgowan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suggs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Macgowan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suggs - the referee stops the clock and Macgowan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suggs. Macgowan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Macgowan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suggs closes the distance and clinches.
Suggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Macgowan won't want to take too many of those.
Macgowan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Suggs.
Macgowan is still on wobbly legs! Can Suggs finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Macgowan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Macgowan seems to have recovered his senses.
Suggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Macgowan's calf.
Matt Suggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macgowan 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.
That kick from Suggs tenderised Macgowan's leg. Macgowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macgowan.
Suggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macgowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Macgowan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suggs lands an elbow just above Macgowan 's eye.
Macgowan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Suggs landing knees to the head.
Suggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Suggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suggs breaks from the clinch.
Suggs is looking to slow Macgowan down with leg kicks.
That kick from Suggs tenderised Macgowan's leg. Macgowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suggs breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Suggs.
Suggs scores with a leg kick.
Suggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Suggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macgowan's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suggs!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Macgowan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suggs - the referee stops the clock and Macgowan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suggs. Macgowan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Macgowan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suggs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Macgowan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Suggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Macgowan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suggs thuds his shin into the meat of Macgowan's side.
Suggs thuds a left hand into Macgowan's body.
Suggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macgowan can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matt Suggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Suggs lands a front kick.
Suggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suggs. That's going to slow Macgowan down.
Matt Suggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suggs.
Suggs works Macgowan's body with a nice hook.
Macgowan is breathing heavily.
Suggs cracks the inside of Macgowan's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suggs, right into the meat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Macgowan has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Suggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suggs lunges at Macgowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macgowan's hand.
Suggs connects with a single shot there.
Crunch! Suggs slams his shin into Macgowan's torso.
Suggs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Suggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suggs.
Suggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Macgowan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suggs.
Jab from Suggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs connects with a body shot that sends Macgowan's belly button to the back.
Macgowan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suggs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Macgowan takes a step back to recover.
Suggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Macgowan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Macgowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suggs.
Macgowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suggs.
Suggs darts in and clinches Macgowan up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs manages to break the clinch.
Suggs thuds a left hand into Macgowan's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suggs.
A left lands for Suggs.
Suggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suggs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Suggs.
Suggs scores with a leg kick.
Suggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suggs.
Suggs rushes Macgowan and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Suggs.
Suggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Matt Suggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macgowan's defenses.
Suggs gets underhooks to prevent Macgowan's takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Macgowan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Suggs lands an elbow inside that Macgowan shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Suggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Macgowan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Suggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Macgowan clinches.
Macgowan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suggs, right into the meat.
Suggs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Suggs tenderised Macgowan's leg. Macgowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Macgowan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suggs throws a front kick that sends Macgowan stumbling back into the cage.
Suggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs scores with a kick to the body.
Suggs scores with a leg kick.
Suggs clinches with his opponent.
Suggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suggs lands an elbow just above Macgowan 's eye.
Suggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macgowan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Suggs lands a nice elbow.
Suggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macgowan's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suggs.
Knees to the body from Suggs.
Suggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Macgowan won't want to take too many of those.
Suggs lands a knee to the head.
Suggs lands a knee to the body.
Suggs lands a nice elbow.
Suggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suggs scores with a push kick.
Suggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suggs can pounce on him.
Macgowan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suggs.
Suggs scores with a nice head shot.
Suggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macgowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suggs's waist but Suggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macgowan off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Suggs.
Suggs gets a clinch.
Suggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suggs lands an elbow inside that Macgowan shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Suggs.
Matt Suggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Suggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macgowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suggs defends it nicely.
Matt Suggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Macgowan.
Suggs clinches with his opponent.
Justin Macgowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Suggs obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Suggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Suggs!
Matt Suggs gave a mention to Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - All Of The Lights. Michael Melton Sr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Batista's chin.
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Batista!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Sr misses with a hook.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batista just misses with a punch to the body.
Batista throws the left hand but Melton Sr avoids the punch easily.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batista throws a hook to the side of Melton Sr's head but Melton Sr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batista moves away.
Batista staying out of range there.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Batista is just out of range.
Batista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melton Sr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batista.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Batista throws a lazy right hand but Melton Sr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melton Sr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batista is fending him off so far but Melton Sr persists. Nope, Batista circles away and we're back to standing.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Melton Sr moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Michael Melton Sr has been cut.
Melton Sr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batista.
Melton Sr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Batista sprawls well initially but Melton Sr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Melton Sr is looking for a kimura here.
Melton Sr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melton Sr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batista is looking for a sweep. Melton Sr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton Sr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melton Sr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batista does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batista is trying to get back to full guard.
Melton Sr thows a huge punch but Batista dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is not content to let Melton Sr control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batista can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melton Sr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Melton Sr trying to mount his opponent but Batista defends it.
Melton Sr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melton Sr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melton Sr 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.
Melton Sr trying to control from Batista's half guard. Batista has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista keeping full guard, as Melton Sr tries to pass.
Batista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melton Sr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melton Sr wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Melton Sr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melton Sr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batista's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Melton Sr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Batista slips a straight right by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batista.
Michael Melton Sr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton Sr shoots in looking for a takedown but Batista manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melton Sr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melton Sr tries to clinch
and Melton Sr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton Sr.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Batista as he avoids it easily.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut
and Melton Sr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batista throws an off balance right hand
and Melton Sr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batista's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista wants to sweep but no luck.
Melton Sr wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batista pushes Melton Sr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batista moves away.
Melton Sr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batista tries to avoid it but Melton Sr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batista to the ground. Batista escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Melton Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melton Sr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batista counters with a nice uppercut.
Batista feints a jab promting Melton Sr to slip. Batista then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Melton Sr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Batista walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Melton Sr or perhaps it was just good defense by Batista which made him look bad.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Melton Sr with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista scores with a sloppy right hand. Melton Sr should have avoided that one.
Batista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Batista is out of range.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Melton Sr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Melton Sr lands in his opponent's guard.
Melton Sr looking to pass the guard.
Batista trying to control the position.
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Melton Sr from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melton Sr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melton Sr's guard.
Melton Sr wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
John Batista has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Batista throws a shot from downtown. Melton Sr moves away and avoids it.
Batista might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista slips a straight right by Melton Sr.
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 Michael Melton Sr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Batista lands a slapping body shot.
Batista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melton Sr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melton Sr shoots in and drives through. Batista sprawls well.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batista manages to avoid it.
Batista scoring well with a low kick there.
Melton Sr with a hook.
Batista lands a jab-cross combination.
Batista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melton Sr throws out the jab.
Batista throws a hook to the side of Melton Sr's head but Melton Sr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Melton Sr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista misses with a looping right.
John Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melton Sr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melton Sr works Batista's body with a nice hook.
Batista lunges at Melton Sr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Melton Sr's hand.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batista wants to land a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melton Sr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melton Sr is looking to clinch.
Melton Sr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batista fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melton Sr scores with a body shot.
Batista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Sr.
Batista misses with a wild combination.
Batista throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batista staying out of range there.
Batista throws a right and a left that Melton Sr avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Batista moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to bum rush Melton Sr with a series of wild strikes but Melton Sr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Melton Sr.
A big left from Batista misses.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Batista moves out of range.
Melton Sr lands a nice hook to Batista's body. Batista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batista manages to avoid it.
Batista lands a head kick!
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melton Sr looking to pass the guard.
Melton Sr is working hard here to advance position.
Michael Melton Sr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista trying to control the position.
Melton Sr tries to free his leg and advance position but Batista is retaining full guard.
John Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Michael Melton Sr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Melton Sr.
Batista throws a right hand that misses
and Melton Sr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Melton Sr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melton Sr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Melton Sr!
After winning the bout, Michael Melton Sr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Ghostdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by NightTrain. Ghostdini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LL Cool J - Mama said Tap you out (Ghostdini remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Saul Hudson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Ghostdini!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghostdini ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Ghostdini looks for a takedown but Hudson sprawls well.
Ghostdini misses with a hook.
Hudson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hudson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hudson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hudson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghostdini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudson postures up in Ghostdini's guard and throws a big left but Ghostdini blocks it.
Ghostdini trying to control the position.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghostdini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson works over Ghostdini with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostdini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudson wants to pass the guard but Ghostdini is keeping the position.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson with a nice head shot there.
Ghostdini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hudson is working Ghostdini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostdini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudson preventing the sweep.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghostdini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghostdini looking for a guillotine here but Hudson defends easily.
Ghostdini looks gassed!
Hudson wants to pass the guard but Ghostdini is keeping the position.
Hudson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghostdini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hudson works over Ghostdini with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson works over Ghostdini with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ghostdini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghostdini is keeping the position for now.
Hudson advances to half guard.
Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ghostdini defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hudson looks to land a strike but Ghostdini avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghostdini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Ghostdini blocks nicely.
Ghostdini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Ghostdini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghostdini keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghostdini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hudson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hudson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hudson throws a strike but Ghostdini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hudson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ghostdini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hudson prevents it.
Hudson lands with a right to the head.
Hudson has clasped his hands together around Ghostdini's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hudson lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hudson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ghostdini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hudson connects with a decent elbow.
Hudson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ghostdini works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hudson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghostdini is rocked!
Ghostdini is breathing heavily.
Hudson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghostdini is still in real trouble! Can Hudson finish him?
Nice strikes from Hudson there.
Hudson wants to pass the guard but Ghostdini is defending well.
Hudson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hudson connects with a nice short shot to Ghostdini's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ghostdini! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hudson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Hudson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Saul Hudson thanked GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mcdonel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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166 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Mcdonel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens tries to clinch but Mcdonel is having none of it.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephens looking to score a takedown here. Mcdonel is defending well but Stephens drives through and ends up in Mcdonel 's guard.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonel is retaining full guard.
Mcdonel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stephens looking to sit in guard and control but Mcdonel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcdonel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcdonel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Mcdonel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mcdonel lands with a nice body punch.
Mcdonel lands a head shot.
Stephens is looking to clinch but Mcdonel is avoiding it.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Stephens tries to clinch but Mcdonel moves out of range.
Mcdonel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Mcdonel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stephens to the ground. Mcdonel is now in Stephens's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens wants to sweep here but Mcdonel controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcdonel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stephens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mcdonel wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
Mcdonel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcdonel wants to take Stephens's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel tries to control but Stephens wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcdonel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdonel as Stephens shoots in.
Jesse Mcdonel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Stephens.
Stephens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcdonel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stephens postures up in Mcdonel 's guard and throws a big left but Mcdonel blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Mcdonel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stephens doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcdonel circles away.
Stephens is looking to clinch but Mcdonel is avoiding it.
Mcdonel scores with a body shot.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Mcdonel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Mcdonel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Mcdonel sprawls well.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mcdonel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stephens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stephens!
Mcdonel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stephens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is squirming around, avoiding Mcdonel 's attempts to control the action.
Jesse Mcdonel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcdonel is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mcdonel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcdonel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stephens working away.
Mcdonel tries to buck Stephens off but Stephens is having none of it.
Mcdonel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonel works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdonel is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcdonel is on top in guard.
Mcdonel wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Mcdonel tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Jesse Mcdonel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stephens blocks a head kick by Mcdonel .
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mcdonel counter with a right hand.
Mcdonel wants to clinch.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcdonel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens tries to clinch up but Mcdonel circles away and keeps his distance.
Jesse Mcdonel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcdonel pinned against the cage. Mcdonel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesse Mcdonel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Stephens.
Mcdonel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stephens pinned against the cage. Stephens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mcdonel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stephens looks for a takedown but Mcdonel sprawls well.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Mcdonel misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcdonel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Jesse Mcdonel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Stephens.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Mcdonel keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcdonel wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcdonel keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcdonel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcdonel shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcdonel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stephens quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcdonel trying to mount his opponent but Stephens defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel decides to stand up.
Stephens rushes Mcdonel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcdonel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcdonel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stephens stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonel . Mcdonel gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Mcdonel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mcdonel blocks the low kick.
Mcdonel lands a jab to the head.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcdonel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Mcdonel circles away easily
and Mcdonel counters with a series of strikes. Stephens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcdonel fails with the takedown.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Mcdonel sprawls well.
Mcdonel tries for a takedown but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeremy Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens wants to clinch.
Stephens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Mcdonel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stephens defends it nicely.
Mcdonel tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcdonel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcdonel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcdonel tries to clinch but Stephens is having none of it.
Jesse Mcdonel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcdonel shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Mcdonel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcdonel , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Mcdonel !
Jesse Mcdonel made sure to mention his sponsor, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Njokuani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalos comes to the cage accompanied by Cracks (Flux Pavillion). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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19
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
166 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kalos!
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, Anthony Njokuani!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kalos.
Anthony Njokuani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalos throws a leg kick but Njokuani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalos throws a leg kick but Njokuani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Njokuani.
Njokuani stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalos. Kalos gets slowly back to his feet.
Njokuani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Njokuani just leaning against Kalos, taking a breather.
Njokuani connects with a knee to the head.
Njokuani leaning against his opponent.
Njokuani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Njokuani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Njokuani will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kalos up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Njokuani's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Njokuani.
Njokuani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalos takes a shot to the head.
Njokuani lands a nice uppercut.
Njokuani lands with a light punch inside.
Njokuani stalling in the clinch.
Njokuani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njokuani lands with a left to the head.
Kalos is trying to break the clinch but Njokuani is controlling him.
Njokuani is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Njokuani scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalos backwards.
Njokuani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Njokuani tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalos avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalos.
Njokuani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Njokuani is struggling to control the position.
Kalos is trying to break the clinch but Njokuani is controlling him.
Njokuani is pushing Kalos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Njokuani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalos backwards.
Njokuani using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Njokuani scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalos wants to break free but Njokuani has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani has Kalos pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Njokuani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Njokuani lands a shot to the body.
Njokuani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Njokuani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Njokuani.
Njokuani stalls.
Njokuani misses with some punches.
Njokuani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Kalos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Njokuani fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani misses with a punch to the body.
Njokuani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalos is defending well for now.
Njokuani leaning against his opponent.
Njokuani has picked Kalos up - he's going for a ride! Njokuani dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kalos moves into full guard.
Njokuani stops Kalos from standing up.
Kalos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Njokuani manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Njokuani 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.
Njokuani tries to clinch up but Kalos circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Njokuani blocks the body kick.
Njokuani has closed the distance and engaged Kalos in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Njokuani.
Njokuani with a knee to the head.
Kalos is trying to break free.
Njokuani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Njokuani lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalos backwards.
Njokuani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Njokuani lands a shoulder strike.
Njokuani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalos is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Njokuani.
Njokuani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalos being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalos takes a shot to the head.
Njokuani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Njokuani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Njokuani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalos's brow.
Anthony Njokuani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Njokuani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Njokuani lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Njokuani throws an elbow but misses.
Kalos tries to circle away but Njokuani has him pinned against the cage.
Kalos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Njokuani stalling in the clinch.
Njokuani lands with a right to the head.
Kalos prevents a body shot from Njokuani.
Njokuani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Njokuani keeps control of Kalos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalos is trying to break free.
Njokuani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Njokuani prevents the takedown attempt.
Njokuani tries a body shot but Kalos blocks it.
Njokuani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Njokuani lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalos takes a shot to the head.
Njokuani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalos's face.
Njokuani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Njokuani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalos backwards.
Njokuani is trying to trip Kalos. He has hold of a leg but Kalos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Njokuani persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Njokuani is breathing heavily.
Njokuani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Njokuani wants to stand and escape but instead Kalos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalos throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalos throwing strikes from guard but Njokuani blocks nicely.
Kalos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njokuani is keeping the position for now.
Kalos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalos wants to control from the top but Njokuani keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Njokuani 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!
Njokuani walks into a stiff left hand from Kalos.
A punch combination from Kalos misses.
Njokuani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Njokuani pushes Kalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Njokuani misses with a punch to the body.
Kalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Njokuani working aggressively here.
Njokuani throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Njokuani throws an elbow but misses.
Kalos can't break the clinch.
Njokuani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njokuani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalos backwards.
Njokuani has Kalos pressed against the cage, preventing Kalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Njokuani has Kalos pressed against the cage.
Njokuani continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalos tries to break the clinch but Njokuani is controlling the position.
Kalos wants to break free but Njokuani has control.
Kalos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Njokuani lands a nice shot to the body.
Njokuani throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalos.
Kalos tries to break the clinch but Njokuani is controlling the position.
Kalos is trying to push Njokuani away but Njokuani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Njokuani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Njokuani has Kalos pressed against the cage, preventing Kalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Njokuani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Njokuani struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalos controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani lands with a right to the head.
Njokuani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Njokuani has Kalos pushed against the cage.
Kalos is trying to force a seperation but Njokuani has the dominant position.
Njokuani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Njokuani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaloss head.
Njokuani putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Njokuani scores with a knee to the head.
Njokuani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Njokuani lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalos backwards.
Kalos takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njokuani misses with a punch on the inside.
Njokuani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani misses with an elbow strike.
Kalos wants to break free but Njokuani has control.
Michael Kalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Njokuani tries to work over Kalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Njokuani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalos is looking to break free of the clinch but Njokuani has double underhooks.
Kalos is trying to break the clinch but Njokuani is controlling him.
Njokuani scores with a knee to the head.
Njokuani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Njokuani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Njokuani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalos avoids it.
Kalos is trying to break the clinch but Njokuani has him pressed against the cage.
Njokuani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njokuani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalos up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalos wants to break free but Njokuani has control.
Njokuani leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Njokuani.
Kalos can't break the clinch.
Anthony Njokuani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Njokuani tries to land a knee to the head but Kalos blocks with his arms.
Njokuani controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalos tries to work over Njokuani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Njokuani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Njokuani 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Njokuani!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Njokuani thanked GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maple Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tohino Cerezo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
160 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maple Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tohino Cerezo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerezo scores with a body shot.
Cerezo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thug circles away quickly and effectively.
Cerezo tries to bum rush Thug with a series of wild strikes but Thug uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerezo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cerezo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thug throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cerezo.
Cerezo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Maple Thug has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thug moves to clinch but Cerezo breaks away
and Cerezo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerezo blocks a head kick by Thug.
Cerezo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thug stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Cerezo does it's job there.
Maple Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerezo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cerezo lands a really nice looking cross but Thug seems unphased.
Cerezo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cerezo counters with a nice uppercut.
Thug is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cerezo counters with a right hand from hell and Thug is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tohino Cerezo!
Our winner, Tohino Cerezo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Hendricks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
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, Jason Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pitt can't do much from the bottom here.
Pitt is trying to improve his position.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hendricks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pitt is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks content just to control the position here.
Hendricks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hendricks looking to secure an arm triangle but Pitt defends it well.
Hendricks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pitt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pitt tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendricks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hendricks landing shots from mount.
Pitt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.
Hendricks avoids the attempt from Pitt to control.
Hendricks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitt tries to hold on but Hendricks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt working to try and regain half guard.
Hendricks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hendricks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Pitt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Hendricks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hendricks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitt.
Hendricks has managed to clinch.
Pitt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hendricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt tries to clinch up
and Hendricks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hendricks stalling.
Pitt trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is taking a breather. Pitt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hendricks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hendricks cracks Pitt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hendricks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitt is looking to escape.
Pitt working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hendricks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pitt on the ground.
Pitt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pitt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hendricks is pushing Pitt's head away, looking to escape. Pitt manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is not content to let Pitt control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitt fails with the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pitt's guard now.
Hendricks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitt trying to control the position.
Hendricks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pitt was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Hendricks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pitt was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks looking to sit in guard and control but Pitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pitt trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt trying to move into half guard but instead Hendricks has managed to sweep!
Hendricks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pitt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hendricks is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pitt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johny Hendricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendricks is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pitt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hendricks has worked his arm free - good work by Hendricks!
Pitt wants to stand but Hendricks has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendricks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Hendricks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). American has chosen skrillex as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaime Lener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, True American!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lener avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
American shoots in for a takedown but Lener shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lener misses with a takedown
and American makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lener shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says American as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Lener.
American shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lener paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
True American seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
American shoots in and drives through. Lener sprawls well.
Jaime Lener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True American.
Lener catches American with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lener connects with a looping right hand.
American throws a head kick but Lener moves out of range.
Lener rushes American and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lener's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
American drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lener pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lener fails with a takedown attempt.
American throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
American tries to clinch up but Lener circles away and keeps his distance.
American tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
American swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lener counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lener.
American jumps guard but Lener turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
American has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lener is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lener pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lener gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lener is looking to break free of the clinch but American has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lener working hard to break the clinch.
Lener is looking to break free of the clinch but American has double underhooks.
Lener is trying to push American away but American has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
American changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lener fights it off and pushes away nicely.
American doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lener counters with a one-two to the body.
Lener lands a nice hook to American's body. American takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lener closes the distance and pushes American back into the cage.
American can't get the takedown.
American stops a takedown attempt from Lener.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American wants to stall.
Lener jumps into guard, dragging American to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
American wants to control from the top but Lener keeps moving.
Lener is looking to stand up but American isn't so interested in that idea.
Lener avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lener has a closed guard, preventing American from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Lener dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lener stuffs the takedown attempt from American. American gets slowly back to his feet.
American shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lener defends it nicely.
Lener tests American's chin there with a solid looking shot.
American throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaime Lener is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from American.
Lener listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lener.
American drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lener leaves American with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaime Lener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True American.
American tries to clinch up but Lener circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lener is defended easily by American.
Lener scores with the left hand. American knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lener closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like True American has been cut.
American is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
American leaves Lener with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
American keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
American tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
American swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lener counters with a nice uppercut.
American shoots in but Lener avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lener throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lener avoids it really well and circles away.
American is breathing heavily.
Lener lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lener circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lener counters with a stiff right hand.
American shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lener defends it nicely.
Lener fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Lener. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lener.
American misses with a takedown attempt - Lener sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
American takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
American throws a head kick but Lener moves out of range.
American is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lener is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for American.
American avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lener closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lener drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Lener dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on True American's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
American wants to clinch
and Lener counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
American tries to bum rush Lener with a series of wild strikes but Lener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
American tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lener is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
American is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lener sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lener has a takedown stuffed.
Lener rushes American and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lener is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lener wants to break free but American has control.
American has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lener breaks from the clinch.
Lener moves out of range of the leg kick from American.
American tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Lener.
Lener digs a good hook to American's body.
American moves to clinch but Lener breaks away
enabling Lener to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American misses with a head kick.
Lener misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lener connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed American momentarily.
American tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lener counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lener.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
American working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
American takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
American is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lener is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
American wants to sweep here but Lener controlling him for the moment.
Lener is looking to stand up but American won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lener slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jaime Lener.
Lener gets in close and instigates a clinch.
American can't get the takedown.
Jaime Lener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True American.
Lener drops down looking for an ankle pick but American pulls his leg out and moves away.
American looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaime Lener showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lener has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaime Lener!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Neer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cornegy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Neer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Neer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cornegy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornegy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neer tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Cornegy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cornegy.
Neer is looking to clinch.
Cornegy lands a head shot.
Neer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cornegy avoids it really well and circles away.
Josh Neer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cornegy to counter with a crisp jab.
Neer shoots in for a takedown but Cornegy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Neer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornegy moves out of range of the body kick from Neer.
Neer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Cornegy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cornegy swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer misses with a takedown attempt - Cornegy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cornegy connects with a jab.
Cornegy misses with a head kick.
Cornegy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neer tries to clinch but Cornegy moves away
and Cornegy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cornegy throws a head kick that half lands.
Cornegy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neer's sensitive parts.
Cornegy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cornegy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cornegy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neer shoots in for a takedown but Cornegy shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy lands with a good body shot.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Neer.
Neer shoots for a takedown but Cornegy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cornegy lunges at Neer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neer's hand.
Cornegy tests Neer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cornegy digs a good body shot into Neer's ribs.
Cornegy scores with a body shot.
Cornegy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cornegy slips a jab from Neer.
Nice body punch from Cornegy.
Neer throws a leg kick but Cornegy checks it.
Cornegy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer throws a sloppy head kick
and Cornegy counters with an outside leg kick.
Neer is breathing heavily.
Cornegy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cornegy moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Cornegy.
Cornegy cracks Neer with a good jab.
Cornegy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cornegy connects with a nice looking jab.
Neer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cornegy.
Cornegy throws a head kick that Neer semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornegy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cornegy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cornegy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cornegy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Cornegy.
James Cornegy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cornegy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cornegy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornegy lands with a good body shot.
Cornegy with a nice cross.
Cornegy lands a head kick. Neer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cornegy lands a high kick!
Cornegy throws a nice head kick!
Neer is rocked!
Neer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neer tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornegy scores with a head kick.
Oh Neer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cornegy slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cornegy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cornegy.
Neer seems to have got his legs back now.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Neer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Cornegy. No joy for Neer on that attempt.
A jab from Neer misses.
Neer shoots for a double leg takedown but Cornegy sprawls well. He's pushed Neer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cornegy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neer throws a poor cross that misses
and Cornegy counters with a head kick. That will keep Neer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Josh Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Neer is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Neer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Neer tries to clinch up but Cornegy circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Neer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cornegy scores with a shot to the body.
Neer seems to have got his legs back now.
Neer misses with a wild body shot.
Cornegy tests Neer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornegy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornegy throws a nice looking combination but Neer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cornegy to score with a decent uppercut.
Neer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cornegy counters with a one-two to the body.
James Cornegy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cornegy.
Neer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cornegy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Neer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornegy but Cornegy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cornegy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neer on the side of the head.
Cornegy connects with a high kick.
Neer shoots in looking for a takedown but Cornegy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Cornegy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neer doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornegy scores with a leg kick.
Cornegy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cornegy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cornegy scores with a sloppy right hand. Neer should have avoided that one.
Cornegy lands a jab to the head.
Cornegy lands a nice shot to the body.
Cornegy jabs Neer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cornegy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cornegy scores with a three punch combo!
Neer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Neer misses with a jab to the body
and Cornegy counters with a head kick that drops Neer to the mat! Neer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cornegy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy lands with a slapping head kick.
Cornegy lands a nice looking body shot.
Neer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab from Cornegy.
Neer throws a body kick that misses.
Neer ducks right into an uppercut from Cornegy.
Cornegy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cornegy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neer will feel that in the morning.
Cornegy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cornegy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cornegy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cornegy connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neer fails with the takedown.
Cornegy scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cornegy. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornegy throws a head kick but Neer moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Cornegy catches Neer right on the button with a cross.
Cornegy pushes Neer away with a front kick.
Cornegy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neer has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cornegy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cornegy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cornegy.
Cornegy connects with a right hand. Neer shakes it off.
Neer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornegy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cornegy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Cornegy. Those never looked like landing.
Cornegy lands a leg kick that knocks Neer off balance momentarily.
Neer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cornegy pinned against the cage. Cornegy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cornegy throws a shot from downtown. Neer moves away and avoids it.
Cornegy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cornegy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Cornegy.
Cornegy lands with a right hand.
Neer fails to land the takedown.
Neer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Neer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cornegy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Cornegy there.
Neer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cornegy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cornegy lands an overhand right.
Cornegy misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cornegy. That's going to slow Neer down.
Cornegy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cornegy feints a jab promting Neer to slip. Cornegy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Neer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Neer thows a leg kick but Cornegy checks it
and Cornegy counters with a body kick.
Neer misses the body punch
and Cornegy counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Cornegy.
Cornegy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Neer closes the distance and clinches up with Cornegy, looking for a takedown. Neer pushes Cornegy against the cage but Cornegy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cornegy works Neer's body with a nice hook.
Cornegy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cornegy tests Neer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy cracks Neer with an open hand slap.
Cornegy feints and then cracks Neer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neer down.
Cornegy lands a lovely overhand right.
Cornegy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neer at a distance.
Neer shoots in and drives through. Cornegy sprawls well.
Neer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cornegy avoids the head kick by Neer.
Neer shoots for a takedown but Cornegy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Cornegy there.
Neer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Cornegy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Neer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Neer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cornegy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cornegy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neer.
Josh Neer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neer walks into a stiff left hand from Cornegy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Cornegy catches Neer right on the button with a cross.
Cornegy lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornegy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cornegy scores with a nice body kick.
Neer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cornegy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cornegy 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cornegy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God's Gonna Cut You Down . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Marciano or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Marciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marciano looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews cracks a nice hook into Marciano's ribs.
Matthews scores with a hook.
Matthews cracks Marciano with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marciano is defended easily by Matthews.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Marciano.
Jab from Matthews.
Marciano is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Mike Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Marciano 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 cheers as Matthews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
Marciano is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matthews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marciano.
Marciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Marciano shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano fails with the takedown.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matthews fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews is looking to wear down Marciano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Marciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marciano tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Matthews does it's job there.
Matthews is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matthews scores with a punch to the head.
No luck for Marciano with that takedown attempt.
Marciano throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews counters with a big head kick but Marciano shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Matthews as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Matthews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Matthews lands a body shot.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mike Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano drops his hands momentarily and Matthews takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mike Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Marciano shoots in.
No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano's head.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Marciano.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Marciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
Matthews throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Marciano shakes it off.
Marciano throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marciano at a distance.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
Marciano throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marciano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano somewhat.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Marciano down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
Marciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Marciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Marciano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matthews has got the better of the exchanges.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Matthews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano can do to turn this around?
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews scores with the left hand. Marciano knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Marciano shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Marciano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Marciano.
Matthews lands a head kick. Marciano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but Matthews saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews takes one on the button.
Matthews digs a good hook to Marciano's body.
Keith Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.
Marciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Marciano or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
Marciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matthews is able to avoid easily.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Marciano throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Marciano only half commits.
Marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marciano scores with a jab.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Keith Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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