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INY 2 - Davis V Tinsdell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between J.P. Damphousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). P. Damphousse and Mike Shields. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, J.P. Damphousse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Shields!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damphousse avoids a kick to the body.
Damphousse avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Damphousse's head.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Damphousse counters with a nice body shot.
Damphousse blocks the body kick.
Damphousse gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shields.
Shields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shields breaks the clinch.
Shields fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damphousse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Damphousse connects with a leg kick. Shields looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mike Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Shields. Those never looked like landing.
Damphousse fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shields checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damphousse tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
A jab lands there for Shields.
Shields blocks a low kick nicely.
Damphousse avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields throws a front kick that sends Damphousse stumbling back into the cage.
Damphousse throws a low kick, looking for Shields's leg but Shields calmly moves out of range.
Damphousse wants to clinch.
Shields misses with an uppercut
and Damphousse counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damphousse working the ground and pound but Shields is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damphousse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Damphousse wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Damphousse taking a breather here.
I wouldn't like to be where Shields is right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damphousse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Damphousse throws an elbow but Shields slips to the side and avoids it well.
Damphousse throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields struggling a bit here.
Damphousse trying to control the position but Shields is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J.P. Damphousse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Damphousse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shields checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damphousse circles away quickly and effectively.
Shields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Shields.
Damphousse doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Shields looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shields throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damphousse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Damphousse doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Damphousse moved out of range.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields keeps Damphousse at a distance using the push kick.
Damphousse lands a right hook to the body.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shields counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damphousse thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses the jab.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Damphousse gets a double leg takedown into Shields's guard.
Damphousse trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Damphousse is proving a slippery customer.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Damphousse controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damphousse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Damphousse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Damphousse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields trying to hold on to Damphousse's head to control him but Damphousse postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Damphousse stalling.
Damphousse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shields for as long as he can get away with.
Shields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Damphousse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damphousse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J.P. Damphousse 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shields.
Shields will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shields throws a body kick that misses.
Damphousse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Damphousse throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Damphousse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Damphousse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shields is out of range.
Shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields throws a hook but Damphousse blocks it.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Damphousse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mike Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Shields misses.
Damphousse staying out of range there.
Shields looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damphousse moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Damphousse fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Shields scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damphousse throws a front kick aimed at Shields's knee but Shields avoids it well.
Shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Damphousse feints and as Shields raises his hands in defense, Damphousse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damphousse looking to pass the guard.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Damphousse from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shields can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damphousse sitting in guard here, content to control.
J.P. Damphousse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We're going to have a standup here because J.P. Damphousse wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
J.P. Damphousse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Damphousse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shields circles away.
Shields lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damphousse throws a leg kick but Shields moved away.
Shields listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damphousse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damphousse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shields is out of range and Damphousse settles back down.
Damphousse throws a low kick but Shields moves out of range easily.
Damphousse dodges the punch combination from Shields.
Damphousse wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Mike Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to J.P. Damphousse.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Damphousse, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J.P. Damphousse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bellic is keeping busy.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bellic is defending well for now.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Bellic gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the cage.
Bellic managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
Bellic slows down the pace here.
Holmes is looking to control Bellic's arms but Bellic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holmes keeps control of Bellic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellic jumps guard but Holmes stands there with Bellic around his waist. Bellic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bellic successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bellic has Holmes pulled in close to control his posture.
Bellic is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Bellic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bellic thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bellic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bellic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control but Bellic is keeping busy.
Bellic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Niko Bellic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Bellic circles away and keeps his distance.
Delroy Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes tried to score with a low kick but Bellic checks it.
Bellic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Bellic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bellic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Holmes wants to control but Bellic is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellic trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Bellic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bellic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellic blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Niko Bellic has been cut.
Bellic shoots in but no luck this time.
Bellic has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Bellic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Bellic gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the cage.
Bellic is trying to pull guard but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bellic avoids it.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Bellic blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bellic is defending well for now.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bellic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holmes looking to stall.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Bellic blocks it.
Bellic is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Bellic is blocking nicely.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellic blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellic blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmes.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Delroy Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellic fails to pull guard.
Delroy Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Bellic.
Bellic throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes looking to stall.
Holmes lands a knee to the body.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Bellic gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the cage.
Holmes lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bellic is keeping busy.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bellic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bellic up against the cage.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bellic is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Delroy Holmes.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bellic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to avoid it but Bellic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holmes to the ground. Holmes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bellic is breathing heavily.
Bellic swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bellic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Bellic pushes him off.
Bellic looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes tries to clinch but Bellic moves out of range.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. Bellic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmes swivels and escapes.
Holmes lands a big head kick that sends Bellic tumbling to the mat! Holmes takes a step backwards and waves Bellic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bellic is rocked!
Holmes lands a leg kick that knocks Bellic off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delroy Holmes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niko Bellic'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!
Holmes is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Bellic circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Bellic on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmes. That's going to slow Bellic down.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellic circles away.
Bellic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holmes wants to control but Bellic postures up.
Bellic stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet.
Holmes connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bellic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Bellic keeps it at a distance.
Bellic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delroy Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellic forces Holmes back against the cage and clinches.
Bellic wants a takedown but no success here.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Bellic improves position.
Holmes stops a takedown attempt from Bellic.
Delroy Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Bellic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to stall but Bellic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bellic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
Bellic is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bellic avoids it.
Bellic has clasped his hands together around Holmes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellic is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Bellic dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Niko Bellic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bellic shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bellic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bellic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bellic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes a swing at Bellic's ribcage but misses.
Bellic clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Bellic won't want to take too many of those.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Bellic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Bellic blocks it.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
Bellic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holmes to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes wants to stall.
Maybe Holmes would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delroy Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delroy Holmes!
Delroy Holmes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viceroy misses with a hook.
Viceroy misses with a few strikes there.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franklin darts in and clinches Viceroy up against the cage.
Franklin presses Viceroy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franklin lands a left hand.
Franklin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viceroys head.
Franklin stalling in the clinch.
Franklin prevents Viceroy from breaking the clinch.
Franklin lands a nice shot to the body.
Viceroy tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Viceroy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franklin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viceroy's efforts to push away.
Viceroy working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viceroy wants to get back to striking at distance but Franklin won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franklin.
A nice left hand lands by Franklin.
Viceroy tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks.
Franklin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Franklin.
Franklin avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Franklin - that landed with a thud.
Franklin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franklin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viceroy up against the cage.
Franklin 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.
Franklin scores with a shoulder strike.
Viceroy wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Franklin lands a body shot.
Viceroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franklin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viceroy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Franklin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Franklin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franklin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viceroy is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Viceroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franklin gets through Viceroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franklin lands a hook that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Franklin.
Franklin lands with a short shot to the head.
Franklin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viceroy tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Franklin.
A short left from Franklin.
Viceroy working hard to break the clinch.
Viceroy wants to get back to striking at distance but Franklin won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Franklin.
Franklin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viceroy has had enough of the clinch but Franklin keeps him there for the moment.
Franklin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Franklin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franklin prevents Viceroy from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franklin.
Viceroy tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Franklin avoiding damage.
Franklin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Franklin lands with a left to the head.
Viceroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks.
Franklin'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.
A short right from Franklin on the inside.
Viceroy tries to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling the position.
Franklin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Franklin lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Franklin.
Franklin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Viceroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Franklin.
Franklin just leaning against Viceroy, taking a breather.
Franklin lands a shoulder strike.
Franklin lands a hook that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franklin.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viceroy's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Franklin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franklin lands with a light punch inside.
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viceroy up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viceroy is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
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!
Viceroy is trying to force a seperation but Franklin has the dominant position.
Franklin has Viceroy pressed against the cage.
Franklin lands a hook that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Franklin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Viceroy fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Viceroy misses.
Viceroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viceroy misses with a wild combination.
Franklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franklin keeps control of Viceroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franklin lands a left hand.
Franklin has Viceroy pressed against the cage, preventing Viceroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franklin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viceroy can't break the clinch.
Franklin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Viceroy up against the cage.
Viceroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aaron Franklin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy can't break the clinch.
Franklin scores with a shoulder strike.
Viceroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franklin lands with a light punch inside.
Franklin just leaning against Viceroy, taking a breather.
Franklin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viceroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viceroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viceroy tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Viceroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viceroy is trying to break free.
Viceroy is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
Viceroy wants to get back to striking at distance but Franklin won't allow it.
Good body shot from Franklin.
Viceroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Franklin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franklin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Franklin.
Franklin scores with a shot to the side of Viceroy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy tries to break free but Franklin pushes him back against the cage.
Franklin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viceroy or not.
Viceroy wants to get back to striking at distance but Franklin won't allow it.
Franklin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Viceroy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viceroy has had enough of the clinch but Franklin keeps him there for the moment.
Franklin has Viceroy pressed against the cage, preventing Viceroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Franklin.
Franklin lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Franklin.
Viceroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franklin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Franklin.
Viceroy is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin lands a hook that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Viceroy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viceroy up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy can't break the clinch.
Franklin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franklin scores with a shot to the side of Viceroy's head.
Franklin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Franklin.
Franklin gets through Viceroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franklin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franklin digs a right hand into Viceroy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viceroy's gas tank.
Viceroy tries to break free but Franklin pushes him back against the cage.
Viceroy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Viceroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franklin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franklin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Franklin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Viceroy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viceroy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viceroy can't break the clinch.
Viceroy can't break the clinch.
Franklin scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Viceroy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franklin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franklin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Franklin.
Franklin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franklin presses Viceroy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viceroy is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Franklin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin lands a left hand.
Viceroy can't break the clinch.
Viceroy is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franklin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franklin leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Viceroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Viceroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks.
Viceroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franklin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viceroy or not.
Franklin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franklin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franklin leaning against his opponent.
Franklin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viceroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viceroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Viceroy throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
Franklin moves into the clinch.
Viceroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viceroy being controlled against the cage.
Franklin lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Franklin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Franklin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Franklin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franklin.
Viceroy working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Franklin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franklin lands with a left to the head.
Viceroy tries to break free but Franklin pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Franklin.
Viceroy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin keeps control of Viceroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franklin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Viceroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Viceroy working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin lands a nice shot to the body.
Viceroy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Franklin.
Franklin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Viceroy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin lands a right hand.
Viceroy can't break the clinch.
Viceroy working hard to break the clinch.
Viceroy is trying to force a seperation but Franklin has the dominant position.
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!
Good body shot from Franklin.
Franklin lands a nice uppercut.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viceroy's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin keeps control of Viceroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viceroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viceroy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viceroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks.
Viceroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Franklin pushes Viceroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franklin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Franklin.
Viceroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Viceroy has had enough of the clinch but Franklin keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Franklin.
Franklin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Franklin.
Franklin stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Franklin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franklin.
Viceroy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Franklin.
Franklin lands a nice uppercut.
Viceroy has had enough of the clinch but Franklin keeps him there for the moment.
Viceroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks.
Franklin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viceroy's efforts to push away.
Franklin pushes Viceroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viceroy is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin lands with a short shot to the head.
Viceroy has a couple of punches blocked by Franklin.
Franklin controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Franklin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franklin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Franklin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aaron Franklin thanked L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McCraig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel McCraig could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kid Coke's chin.
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel McCraig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Coke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coke throws a series of punches but McCraig moves out of range.
Coke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraig tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Coke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraig is keeping the position for now.
Coke won't allow McCraig to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCraig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCraig looking to control.
Coke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coke wants to control from the top but McCraig keeps moving.
McCraig is pulling down on Coke's head. It's preventing any offense from Coke, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coke throws a big right hand that misses.
Coke stays in close to McCraig's body and controls the position.
Coke trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCraig's guard.
McCraig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraig trying to keep a closed guard but Coke is proving a slippery customer.
Coke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCraig is trying to control the position but Coke postures up.
McCraig 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.
Coke postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraig manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCraig looking to control but Coke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coke holds on for dear life, controlling McCraig's posture momentarily.
Coke tries to lock up and control but McCraig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coke holds of for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Coke 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.
Some wild striking there from Coke.
Coke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraig circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraig throws a head kick that Coke semi-blocks.
McCraig lands with a slapping head kick.
McCraig dodges the punch combination from Coke.
McCraig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coke.
Coke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraig tries a head kick but it misses.
Coke connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid Coke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCraig throws a head kick but Coke moves out of range.
McCraig misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCraig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coke is in McCraig's guard.
Coke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraig keeping moving, preventing Coke from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCraig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coke.
Coke postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke throwing strikes from guard but McCraig blocks nicely.
McCraig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coke postures up.
McCraig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coke drops back looking for a leg! McCraig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCraig manages to kick Coke off! Coke jumps back into McCraig's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coke is one step ahead there.
Coke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraig controls Coke momentarily but Coke frees himself.
Coke trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Daniel McCraig will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCraig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coke swinging wildly here.
McCraig throws a head kick but Coke moves out of range.
McCraig throws a sloppy head kick and Coke moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraig.
Sloppy strikes from Coke. Those never looked like landing.
Coke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coke blocks a head kick by McCraig.
McCraig throws a head kick that misses.
Coke tries to work over McCraig's front leg with a kick but McCraig checks it.
McCraig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coke keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCraig gets caught napping as Coke dives in and scores a takedown. McCraig manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCraig has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCraig.
Coke wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCraig keeps working.
McCraig struggling a bit here.
Coke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraig wants to control but Coke postures up.
Coke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCraig, who protects the arm well.
Coke lands an elbow.
McCraig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraig trying to control but Coke postures up.
Coke tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCraig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kid Coke has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCraig wants to get back to his feet.
McCraig wants to control but Coke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coke prevents McCraig from improving his position.
McCraig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCraig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraig trying to keep a closed guard but Coke is proving a slippery customer.
Coke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCraig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCraig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coke is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coke tries to free his leg and advance position but McCraig is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Coke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coke 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 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Coke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saadi Al Fayyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lack's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, red nation- the game, lil wayne. Al Fayyad has chosen Desert Storm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Lack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saadi Al Fayyad!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Fayyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lack scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Saadi Al Fayyad has been cut.
Lack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lack throws a hook but Al Fayyad avoids it easily.
Al Fayyad tries to land a front kick but Lack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Fayyad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Fayyad lands a leg kick that knocks Lack off balance momentarily.
Al Fayyad throws a leg kick but Lack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Fayyad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Fayyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Fayyad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Lack checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad rushes Lack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Lack.
Al Fayyad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lack blocks an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Fayyad avoids it.
Lack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Fayyad is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Fayyad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lack's brow.
Lack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Fayyad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Lack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Fayyad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Lack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lack takes an elbow to the temple.
Lack blocks an elbow strike.
Lack takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Fayyad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lack's brow.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Lack shrugs off.
Lack blocks the elbow strike.
Al Fayyad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Fayyad.
Lack avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Al Fayyad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Lack avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Fayyad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lack's defenses.
Lack blocks the elbow strike.
Lack struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Fayyad controls his hands.
Al Fayyad blocking some punches.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside.
Lack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lack tries to throw a body punch but Al Fayyad avoids it by throwing Lack back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lack wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lack dodges an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow just above Lack 's eye.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Joe Lack has been cut.
Lack avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Lack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Fayyad prevents Lack from breaking the clinch.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow that stopped Lack in his tracks for a moment.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands a nice elbow.
Lack blocks an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Lack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Fayyad lands with a nice body kick.
Al Fayyad closes the distance and pushes Lack back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Fayyad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lack takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lack.
Al Fayyad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Fayyad after a bit of a struggle.
Lack blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Lack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lack throws an elbow but misses.
Lack avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Lack avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Lack avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Lack avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lack blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Fayyad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saadi Al Fayyad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al Fayyad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch up but Lack circles away and keeps his distance.
Lack fails to land the takedown.
Joe Lack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Fayyad has Lack up against the cage in a clinch.
Lack blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Saadi Al Fayyad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lack's defenses.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lack.
Lack misses with a punch to the body.
Al Fayyad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Fayyad after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Fayyad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lack's brow.
Lack is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Fayyad gets an underhook and turns Lack into the cage.
Lack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Fayyad's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside.
Lack tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Al Fayyad.
Lack is trying to break the clinch but Al Fayyad has him pressed against the cage.
Al Fayyad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Lack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lack fails to land.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Lack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Lack shrugs off.
Lack avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Lack tightens his grip and picks Al Fayyad up, before dumping him to the ground. Al Fayyad manages to land in guard.
Lack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al Fayyad struggling a bit here.
Al Fayyad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two 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!
Lack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Fayyad parries the strikes from Lack easily there. Lack is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Al Fayyad to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lack is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Fayyad is defending well.
Lack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Fayyad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lack fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lack is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Fayyad is defending well.
Lack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lack dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Fayyad scores with a leg kick.
Lack throws a chopping leg kick but Al Fayyad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lack throws a hook but Al Fayyad blocks it.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch up but Lack circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Fayyad.
Lack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad thows a body kick. Lack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lack throws a series of punches but Al Fayyad avoids them all with ease.
Lack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Fayyad scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad feints and then cracks Lack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lack down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Fayyad connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Fayyad moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Lack shrugs off.
Lack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Fayyad's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Lack misses with a body punch.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lack's defenses.
Lack avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lack blocks an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Lack shrugs off.
Lack wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Fayyad won't allow it.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lack's defenses.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside.
Lack blocks an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Lack shrugs off.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lack's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lack tries to circle away but Al Fayyad has him pinned against the cage.
Lack blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lack is trying to push Al Fayyad away but Al Fayyad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lack taking a breather.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Fayyad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Lack shrugs off.
Lack avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow just above Lack 's eye.
Lack is rocked!
Al Fayyad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Lack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Fayyad throws an elbow that misses.
Al Fayyad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow that stopped Lack in his tracks for a moment.
Lack blocks the elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands a nice elbow.
Lack is pressed against the cage. Al Fayyad pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lack! Two more big strikes from Al Fayyad and Lack crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Saadi Al Fayyad!
Our winner, Saadi Al Fayyad, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasem Muang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellman Junior's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, speakers on blast- the game. Muang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ding Lan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kasem Muang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasem Muang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wellman Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Muang counters with a low kick, right behind Wellman Junior 's knee.
Muang moves in looking to clinch but Wellman Junior pushes him off.
Muang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wellman Junior.
Muang avoids the body shot from Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior takes a swing at Muang's ribcage but misses.
Wellman Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Muang blocks a jab.
Muang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wellman Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muang stuffs the takedown.
Wellman Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellman Junior checks a low kick from Muang.
Wellman Junior shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muang eats them both and turns towards Wellman Junior to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Muang has managed to clinch.
Wellman Junior tries to work over Muang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Shane Wellman Junior has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muang stops a takedown attempt from Wellman Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muang lands an elbow that stopped Wellman Junior in his tracks for a moment.
Wellman Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
Muang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wellman Junior is breathing heavily.
Muang lands a damaging elbow.
Muang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muang stalling in the clinch.
Muang lands a nice elbow.
Muang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muang lands an elbow inside.
Muang with a knee to the head.
Wellman Junior is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muang lands a big knee to the head and Wellman Junior goes down! Muang pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasem Muang!
Kasem Muang very nearly forgot to thank [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Ridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon comes to the cage accompanied by Between the Hammer and Anvil. Archie Fallon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Ridge's chin.
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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, Archie Fallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Ridge!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Andy Ridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridge tries to clinch but Fallon moves away
enabling Fallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fallon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridge 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.
Fallon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Fallon drops Ridge with a big left hand! Ridge is injured, injured bad! Fallon jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Fallon!
Archie Fallon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahziki Hendayko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikil comes into the arena with Wait and Bleed by Slipknot blaring out of the sound system. Rahziki Hendayko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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282 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rahziki Hendayko!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendayko throws a series of punches but Nikil moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hendayko.
It looks like Kenrick Nikil has been cut.
Nikil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hendayko's hands.
It looks like Rahziki Hendayko has been cut.
Hendayko is looking to score with low kicks.
Hendayko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hendayko misses with a hook. Nikil ducked under it nicely.
Hendayko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikil.
Nikil checks a leg kick.
Hendayko misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nikil.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendayko to the mat! Hendayko manages to get full guard.
Nikil landing some decent shots from guard.
Hendayko is looking for a triangle but Nikil pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikil with a nice head shot there.
Hendayko working for a triangle but Nikil defends it easily.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendayko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendayko wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikil wants to pass the guard but Hendayko is keeping the position.
Nikil postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil works over Hendayko with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikil trying to control but Hendayko is working from the bottom.
Hendayko working a defensive guard here.
Nikil wants to pass the guard but Hendayko is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikil with a nice head shot there.
Hendayko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendayko keeping moving, preventing Nikil from controlling successfully.
Nikil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendayko 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendayko keeping moving, preventing Nikil from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendayko wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendayko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nikil tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendayko is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nikil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendayko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nikil counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hendayko is not content to let Nikil control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendayko's head.
Hendayko trying to control here.
Hendayko wants to get back to full guard.
Nikil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That has opened up Rahziki Hendayko's cut even more.
Hendayko has hold of Nikil's hands but Nikil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The cut above Rahziki Hendayko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rahziki Hendayko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenrick Nikil!
Kenrick Nikil gave a mention to [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harques Wolfwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Harques Wolfwood had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harques Wolfwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paterson shoots and misses
and Wolfwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paterson walks into a left hand.
Paterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like David Paterson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paterson walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfwood.
Paterson misses with a takedown
and Wolfwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfwood scores with the left hand. Paterson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paterson ducks under a wild hook from Wolfwood.
Wolfwood throws a nice looking combination but Paterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paterson shoots and misses
and Wolfwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harques Wolfwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Paterson.
Wolfwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson has his takedown stuffed
letting Wolfwood counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paterson tries for a takedown but Wolfwood circles away easily
and Wolfwood counters with a crisp one two that drops Paterson! Wolfwood thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Paterson to his feet! Paterson is in big trouble!
Paterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolfwood counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paterson with a poor takedown
and Wolfwood counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Wolfwood.
Paterson misses with a takedown
and Wolfwood counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolfwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Paterson has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Wolfwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson keeps control of Wolfwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolfwood walks away with a smile on his face. Paterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wolfwood connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paterson misses with a takedown
and Wolfwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paterson walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harques Wolfwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Paterson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolfwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paterson scrambles back to his feet.
Wolfwood clinches up with Paterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Paterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paterson jumps guard but Wolfwood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paterson is trying to pull guard but Wolfwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harques Wolfwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Paterson.
Paterson tries to pull guard but Wolfwood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wolfwood is trying to break the clinch but Paterson is controlling him.
Wolfwood is trying to break the clinch but Paterson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paterson manages to pull guard.
Wolfwood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wolfwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolfwood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfwood wants to get up but he can't break Paterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolfwood has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paterson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wolfwood is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paterson pulls down on the head and he's put Wolfwood to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Paterson!
David Paterson very nearly forgot to thank L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinsdell has chosen "Left Behind" by Slipknot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jon Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Tinsdell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsdell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinsdell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinsdell.
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis takes a little break here. Tinsdell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tinsdell is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tinsdell seems a little lost for a moment, as Davis dominates the positioning.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Davis.
Davis drives through with a takedown into Tinsdell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tinsdell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinsdell fails with the takedown.
Tinsdell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Jon Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control.
Tinsdell tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tinsdell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Tinsdell defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Davis.
Tinsdell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anthony Tinsdell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinsdell.
Tinsdell fails to land the takedown.
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tinsdell being controlled for a moment.
Tinsdell tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis taking a breather here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Jon Davis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis drives through with a takedown into Tinsdell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Tinsdell looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinsdell, not yet.
Davis trying to control but Tinsdell is working from the bottom.
Jon Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinsdell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Davis just wasn't active enough.
Tinsdell has a takedown stuffed.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Tinsdell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tinsdell has his takedown stuffed
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tinsdell's guard.
Jon Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.
Tinsdell wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Davis just wasn't active enough.
Tinsdell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Davis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tinsdell misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tinsdell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Tinsdell!
Tinsdell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis is working for a kimura but Tinsdell is defending it quite comfortably.
Tinsdell is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davis connects with a nice short shot to Tinsdell's temple.
Tinsdell seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control.
Tinsdell is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jon Davis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tinsdell shoots and misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Tinsdell is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Tinsdell has been cut.
Jon Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Tinsdell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Tinsdell is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tinsdell enables Davis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tinsdell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tinsdell keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Davis just wasn't active enough.
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tinsdell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tinsdell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davis looking to control but instead Tinsdell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tinsdell is not content to let Davis control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Davis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Tinsdell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Jon Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Tinsdell is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Tinsdell's guard.
Davis is in close to Tinsdell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tinsdell holds on and takes a little breather.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinsdell can do to turn this around?
Tinsdell wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Tinsdell keeps moving.
Jon Davis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tinsdell misses with a body shot.
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Tinsdell's guard.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tinsdell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Davis.
Davis tries to bum rush Tinsdell with a series of wild strikes but Tinsdell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tinsdell's guard.
Davis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tinsdell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tinsdell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tinsdell!
Tinsdell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Davis's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tinsdell's best efforts.
Davis is not content to let Tinsdell control the position.
Davis won't allow Tinsdell to pass to mount.
Tinsdell is stalling here. Davis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tinsdell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Davis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Davis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tinsdell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Davis's guard! Nice work there by Tinsdell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tinsdell wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinsdell is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Davis had his way with Anthony Tinsdell in that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Tinsdell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tinsdell shoots and misses
and Tinsdell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Tinsdell or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
Tinsdell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis feints and as Tinsdell raises his hands in defense, Davis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tinsdell working a defensive guard here.
Tinsdell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Davis.
Tinsdell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Tinsdell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinsdell off to one side.
Jon Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Tinsdell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anthony Tinsdell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell drives through with a takedown into Davis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tinsdell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis managing to control the position.
Tinsdell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Davis just wasn't active enough.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinsdell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Davis wants to control the pace but Tinsdell is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell is working to get back to half guard.
Davis content just to control the position here.
Davis blocks Tinsdell's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Davis!
Jon Davis is the new lightweight champion!
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