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BKC NY 13 : Starks Vs Bowhime PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marco ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marco ruas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mauricio Rua's chin.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Rua!
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, marco ruas!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua slips under a jab.
Rua clobbers ruas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ruas misses with an uppercut.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ruas.
ruas throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Rua looks to land a right hand but ruas moved out of range.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck ruas on the side of the head.
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
ruas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and ruas counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to de liver by ruas. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua throws a one two combo.
It looks like marco ruas has been cut.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ruas moves forwards but Rua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua misses with a combination
and ruas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua moves out of range as ruas strikes.
marco ruas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ruas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and ruas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua is breathing heavily.
ruas scores with a decent looking hook.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ruas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ruas lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and ruas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ruas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rua is rocked!
ruas throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rua clean off his feet! He's out cold! ruas stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). marco ruas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns's entrance music is Just Another Victim. A fine choice. Mac has chosen The Last Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Mac!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Mac blocks the low kick.
Mac walks into a jab.
It looks like Gene Mac has been cut.
Mac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johns cracks Mac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johns Rushes Mac and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mac is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Johns Piles on the pressure and Mac crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Johns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Lundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Winston Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundell comes to the cage accompanied by Lundell. Wade Winston Wilson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ulf Lundell's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulf Lundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lundell connects with a high kick.
It looks like Wade Winston Wilson has been cut.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Lundell pushes him off.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Lundell circles away.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Lundell moves out of range easily.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Lundell circles away and keeps his distance.
Lundell gets a takedown into half guard.
Lundell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lundell controlling the pace.
Lundell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Lundell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lundell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundell seems to be looking for submissions.
Lundell wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
Lundell prevents Wilson from standing back up.
Lundell 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.
Lundell working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson won't allow Lundell to pass to mount.
Lundell content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundell is looking to pass Wilson's guard but actually Wilson recovers to full guard.
Lundell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundell trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lundell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lundell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lundell controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lundell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lundell connects with a high kick.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Lundell circles away easily
and Lundell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lundell.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundell stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Lundell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard.
Lundell is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Lundell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Winston Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson clinches but Lundell breaks the clinch
and Lundell counters with a stiff right hand.
Lundell throws a body kick that misses.
Lundell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lundell controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Lundell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Lundell trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundell postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Lundell advances to half guard.
Lundell moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that!
Lundell controlling the position easily from mount.
Lundell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lundell working for a guillotine from mount but Wilson is in no mood to give up.
Lundell controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lundell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lundell content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lundell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lundell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lundell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Lundell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundell looking to finish Wilson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilson!
Lundell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lundell wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Lundell drags him back down.
Wilson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundell landing strikes.
That has opened up Wade Winston Wilson's cut even more.
Lundell looks up at the clock and then as Wilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lundell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The cut above Wade Winston Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wade Winston Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ulf Lundell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filapovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filapovich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - enter sandman. Clayton has chosen Elevation as his entrance music. Ethan Clayton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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225 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
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280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filapovich!
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, Ethan Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filapovich throws a right and a left that Clayton avoids nicely.
Clayton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Filapovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filapovich throws out the jab.
Clayton looks for the body kick but Filapovich saw that one coming.
Filapovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filapovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Filapovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Filapovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filapovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Filapovich misses with a kick to the body.
Clayton blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Filapovich throws a leg kick but Clayton checks it.
Filapovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Filapovich.
Filapovich throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ethan Clayton has been cut.
Filapovich throws a head kick but Clayton moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Filapovich misses the target.
Nice jab there from Clayton.
Filapovich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Mirko Filapovich has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filapovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clayton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filapovich thinking.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Clayton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clayton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Filapovich - the referee stops the clock and Clayton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Filapovich. Clayton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clayton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Filapovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filapovich misses with a head kick.
Clayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filapovich misses with a straight right.
Clayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filapovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clayton counters with a three punch combo that has Filapovich backing up. Filapovich nods at Clayton to acknowledge the strikes.
Filapovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filapovich misses with a head kick.
Clayton looks to land a combination but Filapovich avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filapovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filapovich is breathing heavily.
Filapovich pushes Clayton away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filapovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filapovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Filapovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filapovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filapovich throws a combination that misses
and Clayton counters with a series of strikes. Filapovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filapovich throws the kick towards the body but Clayton avoids it.
Filapovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Filapovich throws a lazy head kick
letting Clayton counter with a right hand.
Clayton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clayton lands with a nice combination. Filapovich backs away looking to recover.
Filapovich is rocked!
Clayton throws a series of punches but Filapovich avoids them all with ease.
Oh Filapovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clayton throws a series of punches but Filapovich avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws a nice looking combination but Filapovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filapovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Clayton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filapovich throws a lazy body kick
letting Clayton counter with a right hand.
Filapovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clayton counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Filapovich! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Clayton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Clayton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Pinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinder comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool's Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Pinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Summers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers throws a lazy right hand but Pinder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Summers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinder.
Summers slips a straight right by Pinder.
Summers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pinder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Summers tries to clinch but Pinder moves out of range.
Pinder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Summers circles away quickly and effectively.
Pinder connects with a jab.
Summers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Summers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinder is fending him off so far but Summers persists. Nope, Pinder circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Summers misses.
Travis Pinder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers tries to clinch but Pinder is having none of it.
Summers staying out of range there.
Pinder throws out a powerful jab.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinder tries to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Summers throwing strikes here but Pinder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Summers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Summers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinder wants to control but Summers is having none of it.
Pinder holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Summers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pinder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinder wants to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Pinder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Summers wants to control the pace but Pinder is squirming around nicely.
Summers throwing strikes here but Pinder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Summers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Summers has hold of Pinder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pinder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pinder gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Summers uses his free foot to push down on Pinder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pinder.
Summers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Summers wants to control but instead Pinder manages to regain half guard.
Pinder wants to control but Summers is keeping busy.
Pinder is defending against the submission attempts here by Summers.
Summers looks gassed!
Summers works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinder is working hard here to advance position.
Pinder tries to lock up and control but Summers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Summers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pinder is looking to improve his position but Summers isn't that keen on the idea.
Summers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pinder is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Summers wants to control the pace but Pinder is squirming around nicely.
Pinder blocking the ground and pound.
Pinder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Summers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinder is looking to escape.
Summers has control of Pinder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pinder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pinder is desperately trying to improve his position but Summers has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Pinder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pinder throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Summers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinder scores with a body shot.
Summers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinder finds it's way round the side to connect with Summers's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Summers.
Summers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pinder sneaks back into half guard.
Pinder trying to control from the bottom.
Pinder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Summers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Summers's back!
Pinder scores with punches from the back.
Pinder gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Summers is breathing heavily.
Pinder throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Summers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers can't escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Pinder.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pinder is landing with strikes from the back.
Summers tries to escape the position.
Pinder lands a shot to the body.
Pinder throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Summers!
Pinder throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Summers!
Pinder lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Pinder is landing with strikes from the back.
Summers prevents Pinder from getting a body triangle.
The referee is taking a good look at Summers as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pinder!
Summers prevents Pinder from getting a body triangle.
Pinder lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pinder.
Summers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pinder trying to control the pace.
Summers moves into full guard.
Pinder is in close to Summers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Summers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinder tries to reverse the position but Summers maintains control.
Pinder tries to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinder is looking to escape.
Pinder regains half guard.
Pinder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Summers.
Pinder trying to control but Summers postures up.
Pinder wants to improve his position but Summers is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers is pressing down on Pinder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinder is holding on for now.
Summers trying to control the action but Pinder is working from the bottom.
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.
Pinder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pinder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinder misses with a few strikes there.
Summers shoots in but Pinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers shoots for a takedown but Pinder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinder misses with the combination.
Pinder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pinder misses with the combination.
Pinder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Summers on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Pinder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Summers moves away from the strike by Pinder.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Summers fails with a takedown attempt.
Summers shoots in and drives through. Pinder sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Pinder scores with a four punch combination!
Pinder throws a big shot that misses.
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pinder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Summers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pinder cracks Summers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pinder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pinder lands a nice forearm strike.
Pinder trying to control the action but Summers is working from the bottom.
Pinder scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Summers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pinder is looking to take a break and control but Summers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Summers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pinder is trying to control the action in half guard but Summers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Summers keeps working.
Pinder wants to work for an arm triangle but Summers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Summers tries to roll over but Pinder keeps him under control.
Summers is looking to control Pinder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Summers avoid being mounted?
Pinder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Summers wants to improve his position but Pinder is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good exchange - Summers coming out on top.
Pinder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinder swats away the attempt to clinch by Summers.
Pinder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Summers drops his hands momentarily and Pinder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Travis Pinder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pinder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Summers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinder's guard.
Pinder is looking for a triangle but Summers pushes his legs off easily.
Summers prevents Pinder from getting back to his feet.
Pinder trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers passes into half guard.
Pinder trying to control but Summers postures up.
Summers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Summers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Summers's back!
Summers is trying to break free.
Good control from Pinder.
Can Summers hold on?! Pinder is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pinder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Summers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pinder connects with a big shot to the side of Summers's head.
Scott Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinder trying to control.
Summers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Summers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pinder's arms.
Pinder is trying to stick to Summers's back but Summers is turning into Pinder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pinder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Summers.
Pinder looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinder, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinder keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Pinder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinder 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Pinder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Todd!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carter.
Carter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Todd is controlling Carter's posture.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Todd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Todd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carter is working Todd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Todd is looking to sweep but instead, Carter has passed into half guard.
Carter wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Todd slips a straight right by Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Todd.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Todd's waist but Todd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Todd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Todd is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Todd looks gassed!
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
Carter gets back to full guard.
Todd trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Carter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todd moves into full mount! Carter won't be happy about that!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Todd prevents Carter from improving his position.
Todd seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carter is defending against the submission attempts here by Todd.
Todd is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Carter wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Todd is looking for a kimura here.
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 John Carter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carter tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Todd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Todd won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Todd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Todd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Todd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Todd preventing the sweep.
Todd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Todd is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Todd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todd gets slowly back to his feet.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Todd checks a low kick from Carter.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter clinches up with Todd and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carter has hold of one of Todd's legs. Todd is fighting the takedown attempt but Carter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Carter lands a couple of digs.
Todd is trying to keep Carter in close.
Todd is looking to sweep but instead, Carter has passed into half guard.
Todd looking for submissions off his back.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Carter tries to pass to full mount but Todd defends it.
Todd keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
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.
Carter throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Carter pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Todd shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter gets a takedown into half guard.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Carter is keen to just control but Todd is a slippery customer.
Todd is looking to control Carter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Carter is looking for a kimura but Todd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carter to get the leverage.
Todd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter won't allow Todd to sweep him here.
Carter pushes down on Todd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
Todd looking for submissions off his back.
Carter prevents Todd from improving his position.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd is in trouble now - Carter has advanced to mount!
Todd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Todd wants to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Carter lands with some strikes.
Carter landing shots from mount.
Carter thowing shots but they're missing.
Todd suckers Carter into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Todd is now in Carter's guard!
Carter keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
John Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Todd off! Todd jumps back into Carter's guard.
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
John Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carter pulls Todd in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gary Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Voisine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay Z - Empire State Of Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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202 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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, Raoul Voisine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voisine blocks a head kick by Scott.
Voisine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voisine shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Voisine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott stalks Voisine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Voisine's face. Voisine staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Voisine misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Voisine.
A big left from Voisine misses.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Voisine sees coming a mile off.
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Voisine's half guard.
Scott prevents Voisine from improving his position.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Voisine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voisine tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Voisine is working hard here to advance position.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott wants to take a breather but Voisine is having none of it.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Voisine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Voisine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Voisine tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Voisine misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Voisine clinches.
Voisine misses with some punches.
Voisine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voisine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Voisine's head.
Voisine wants a takedown.
Voisine working aggressively here.
Voisine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Voisine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voisine working aggressively here.
Scott is stalling here.
Voisine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Scott.
Scott scores with a shoulder strike.
Voisine misses with some punches.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Scott.
Scott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Voisine.
Voisine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voisine tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Voisine is breathing heavily.
Scott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voisine.
Voisine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Voisine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott lands a right hand.
Scott slowing the pace effectively.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voisine tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Voisine tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Voisine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voisine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Voisine manages to end up in side control.
Scott wants to control but Voisine postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Voisine is staying active.
Scott avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Voisine.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Voisine's best efforts.
Voisine looks to land a strike but Scott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scott thows a huge punch but Voisine dodges it nicely.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Voisine trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Voisine thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott moves forwards but Voisine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voisine.
Scott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Voisine wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voisine throws out the jab.
Voisine throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Nice shot by Scott.
Voisine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scott on the side of the head.
Scott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Voisine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scott won't be happy with that.
Voisine is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Voisine's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott gets full guard.
Voisine trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Voisine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voisine is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Scott punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scott throwing strikes here but Voisine is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Voisine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Voisine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott decides to return to a standing position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voisine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voisine circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scott throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Voisine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voisine is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Voisine circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voisine misses with a wild body shot.
Scott tries to clinch up but Voisine circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voisine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scott tries to clinch up but Voisine circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voisine.
Jab, jab by Voisine - just one landing.
Scott scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Voisine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voisine connects with a body shot.
Voisine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scott defending against the ground and pound.
Voisine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scott some visible discomfort.
Scott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voisine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott is concentrating on defense, preventing Voisine from advancing position.
Scott gets back to full guard.
Voisine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Voisine tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Voisine!
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voisine is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Voisine is surviving well by controlling Scott's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Voisine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Voisine tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Voisine misses with a straight right.
Voisine misses with an uppercut.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Voisine pushes him off.
Scott plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Scott scores with a four punch combination!
Scott lands a high kick!
Voisine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voisine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Scott.
Scott passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scott is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Voisine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working for a guillotine from mount but Voisine frees his head quite easily.
Voisine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voisine taking shots to the head.
Voisine blocking the ground and pound.
Scott avoids the attempt from Voisine to control.
Voisine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Scott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Voisine looks a forlorn figure.
Voisine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Voisine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Scott.
Voisine is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Scott throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Voisine flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Voisine has given up his back.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott is trying to stick to Voisine's back but Voisine is turning into Scott. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Scott's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Voisine.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voisine tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Voisineis looking to pass into half guard but Scott pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scott is in guard.
Voisine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott trying to control but Voisine is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voisine trying to control the position.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Voisine is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot by Scott.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voisine throws out the jab.
Voisine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Voisine moved out of range.
Raoul Voisine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voisine moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Belafonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bisping comes to the cage accompanied by You Dont Know - 50 Cent. Belafonte has chosen Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Belafonte!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belafonte is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
Belafonte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bisping.
Bisping fails with a takedown attempt.
Belafonte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping tries to land a front kick but Belafonte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Belafonte moves out of range easily.
Bisping bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belafonte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bisping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belafonte has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bisping but great work by Belafonte.
Bisping being controlled for a moment.
Belafonte stands up.
Belafonte clinches up with Bisping and pushes him back against the cage.
Bisping missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Belafonte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bisping lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Victor Belafonte has been cut.
Belafonte slows down the pace here.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belafonte avoids it.
Bisping fails to pull guard.
Bisping is trying to maintain a safe position but Belafonte gets an underhook and turns Bisping into the cage.
Bisping can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Belafonte.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bisping taking a breather.
Belafonte has Bisping pushed against the cage.
Belafonte managing to block the knees to the body from Bisping.
Belafonte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Belafonte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bisping's brow.
Bisping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belafonte slowing the pace effectively.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belafonte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to land knees in the clinch but Belafonte avoids the damage to the body.
Bisping misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belafonte.
Bisping lands a damaging elbow.
Bisping stalling in the clinch but Belafonte improves position.
Bisping missing with knees to the body.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belafonte avoids it.
Belafonte throws an elbow but it misses.
Belafonte working Bisping over with knees to the body.
Bisping lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bisping pushes off an throws an elbow but Belafonte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belafonte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belafonte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Belafonte misses with an elbow strike.
Belafonte avoids a wild elbow strike from Bisping.
Bisping takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Michael Bisping has been cut.
Bisping landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bisping.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belafonte misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte throws an elbow that misses.
Belafonte misses with a knee to the head.
Bisping throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Belafonte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belafonte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bisping lands an elbow inside.
Belafonte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bisping.
Belafonte content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Belafonte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bisping.
Good body shot from Bisping.
Bisping lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Bisping.
That has opened up Victor Belafonte's cut even more.
Bisping is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bisping tries to land knees in the clinch but Belafonte avoids the damage to the body.
Belafonte blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belafonte moves into the clinch successfully.
Belafonte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bisping is keeping busy.
Bisping creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belafonte's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belafonte throws an elbow but misses.
Belafonte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bisping with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Victor Belafonte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bisping tries a knee to the head but Belafonte blocks it.
Bisping using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belafonte trying to control the position but instead, Bisping has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belafonte into the cage.
Belafonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belafonte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bisping is defending well for now.
Belafonte looking to throw knees to the head but Bisping is blocking nicely.
Bisping lands an elbow inside.
Belafonte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bisping tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Bisping.
Victor Belafonte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Belafonte has Bisping pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping blocks an elbow strike.
Bisping is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belafonte is keeping busy.
Bisping throws an elbow but it misses.
Bisping tries to land knees in the clinch but Belafonte avoids the damage to the body.
Belafonte blocks an elbow strike from Bisping.
Belafonte is trying to stall.
Bisping lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belafonte scores a nice knee to the body.
Belafonte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bisping lands a nice elbow.
Bisping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belafonte managing to block the knees to the body from Bisping.
Bisping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belafonte's elbow.
Bisping takes an elbow to the temple.
Bisping landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belafonte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bisping has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belafonte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bisping misses with a knee strike.
Belafonte takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Belafonte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Bisping!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donaldson's entrance music is Gear Jammer. A fine choice. Stark has chosen Dance Hall Days as his entrance music. Johnny Stark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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236 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Donaldson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Stark!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donaldson throws a solid leg kick but Stark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donaldson.
Donaldson misses with a low kick.
Donaldson misses with a straight left.
Donaldson tries a low kick but Stark avoids it.
Don Donaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donaldson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stark slips under a jab from Donaldson.
Donaldson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Donaldson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Donaldson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donaldson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
Donaldson scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donaldson throws a chopping leg kick but Stark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donaldson.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Donaldson.
Donaldson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donaldson drops Stark with a nice combination! Donaldson dives into Stark's guard, looking to finish!
Stark is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Stark has been cut.
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!
Donaldson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donaldson cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Stark looks gassed!
Stark seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Donaldson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Stark is backing up but Donaldson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Stark covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Donaldson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Donaldson!
Don Donaldson retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bowhime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowhime has chosen FFDP-Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. Andy Starks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Starks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bowhime!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowhime avoids a kick to the body.
Starks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Starks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bowhime is looking to clinch but Starks is avoiding it.
Starks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Starks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bowhime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starks throws a strike but Bowhime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowhime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starks is keeping the position for now.
Bowhime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Starks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowhime throws and elbow that misses. Starks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bowhime's guard. Nice move by Starks!
Starks postures up in Bowhime's guard and throws a big left but Bowhime blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowhime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowhime is controlling Starks's posture.
Bowhime is trying to keep Starks in close.
Starks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Starks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowhime sprawls well initially but Starks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Starks slips a nice elbow through Bowhime's hands, connecting with Bowhime's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Starks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowhime trying to control here.
Starks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starks wants to pass the guard but Bowhime is defending well.
Bowhime trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks winds up and cracks Bowhime with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bowhime is looking to control Starks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowhime avoid being mounted?
Starks working the head and body with strikes.
Bowhime has a hand on Starks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Starks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Starks raining down shots from the mount!
Bowhime holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Starks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bowhime tries to lock up and control but Starks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks landing punches.
Starks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bowhime's face.
Starks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bowhime hang on?
Starks landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Starks with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowhime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Starks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bowhime hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Starks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bowhime tries to clinch up but Starks circles away and keeps his distance.
Starks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bowhime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bowhime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Starks.
Starks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big head kick from Starks and Bowhime is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Bowhime is rocked!
It looks like John Bowhime has been cut.
Starks postures up in Bowhime's guard and throws a big left but Bowhime blocks it.
Bowhime is still in real trouble! Can Starks finish him?
Starks works over Bowhime with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowhime seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowhime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starks is looking to advance position but Bowhime has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starks is looking to improve his position but Bowhime isn't that keen on the idea.
Starks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Starks 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.
Bowhime scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bowhime landing shots from mount.
Bowhime lands a big shot there that rocks Starks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Starks is trying to escape the mount.
Starks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bowhime tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Starks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Starks trying to control but Bowhime postures up.
Bowhime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowhime takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime working some strikes from top position.
Starks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowhime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowhime postures up and lands a big shot to Starks's brow.
Starks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bowhime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowhime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bowhime postures up and lands a big shot to Starks's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowhime's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bowhime lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime postures up in Starks's guard and throws a big left but Starks blocks it.
Starks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bowhime is looking to work some ground and pound but Starks has wrist control.
Bowhime postures up in Starks's guard and throws a big left but Starks blocks it.
Andy Starks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowhime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowhime has managed to get both his arms back between Starks's legs - danger averted.
Bowhime is posturing up here but Starks has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bowhime tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bowhime has to tap! Slick submission there by Starks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Starks!
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