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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
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, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Frazier. No joy for McLaren on that attempt.
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Colt McLaren has been cut.
Frazier tries to score with a low kick but McLaren moves his leg out of the way.
Frazier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLaren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLaren moves forwards but Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frazier circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McLaren drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Frazier follows McLaren to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Frazier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weston Remington (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 lightweight 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, Humberto Montes!
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, Weston Remington!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montes tries to clinch but Remington moves out of range.
Remington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montes, pushing him back against the cage.
Remington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Remington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Montes is trying to drag Remington to the mat but Remington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Remington has him pressed against the cage.
Remington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montes's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Remington.
Remington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Remington breaks from the clinch.
Montes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Remington circles away.
No luck for Montes with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Montes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes lands a jab-cross combination.
Remington looks to land a right hand but Montes moved out of range.
Remington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes punishes Remington's body with a nice straight punch.
Remington tries to clinch there but Montes circles away.
Montes throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weston Remington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Remington wants to clinch.
Montes misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Remington is looking to clinch.
Remington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Remington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington lands a knee to the head.
Remington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remington moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Remington.
Montes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Remington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remington connects with a knee to the head.
Montes is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Montes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Remington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Remington stops a takedown attempt from Montes.
Montes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Remington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Remington throws a punch but it's blocked by Montes.
Remington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Remington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Remington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Remington connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes wants to break free but Remington has control.
Remington with a knee to the head.
Remington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montes's efforts to push away.
Remington tries a knee to the head but Montes blocks it.
Remington tries a knee to the head but Montes blocks it.
Remington breaks from the clinch.
Remington tries to clinch there but Montes circles away.
Montes swats away the attempt to clinch by Remington.
Montes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Remington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Remington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Montes.
Remington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington is looking to clinch.
Remington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remington doesn't manage to clinch there - Montes circles away.
Remington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remington moves out of range of the body kick.
Remington tries to clinch up.
Montes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Montes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remington moves away.
Remington tries to clinch but Montes is having none of it.
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montes throws a series of punches but Remington moves out of range.
Remington wants to clinch.
Remington fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Remington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Remington moves into the clinch.
Montes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Remington smiles and moves away.
Montes looks to land a combination but Remington avoids it well.
Montes avoids the head kick by Remington.
Nice cross by Montes.
Montes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montes wants to clinch up but Remington keeps it at a distance.
Remington dodges the punch combination from Montes.
Montes throws a series of punches but Remington moves out of range.
Remington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montes is looking to clinch.
Remington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Remington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Remington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Montes tries to circle away but Remington has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Remington.
Remington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Remington lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Remington breaks the clinch.
Montes throws a low kick but Remington avoids it.
Remington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Remington breaks the clinch.
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.
Remington rushes Montes and presses him up against the cage.
Remington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Remington looking to throw knees to the head but Montes is blocking nicely.
Remington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Montes's defenses.
Remington lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Remington after a bit of a struggle.
Remington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montes's face.
Remington manages to break the clinch.
Remington lands a head kick!
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Remington's waist but Remington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Montes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington tries to clinch but Montes is having none of it.
Remington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montes's head.
Remington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Montes or perhaps it was just good defense by Remington which made him look bad.
Montes throws a series of punches but Remington moves out of range.
Remington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montes's head.
Remington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montes looks to land a combination but Remington avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington has closed the distance and engaged Montes in a clinch.
Remington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Remington crunches a lovely knee into Montes's ribcage.
Remington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Remington manages to break the clinch.
Remington clinches up against the cage.
Remington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weston Remington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Remington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Remington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montes's face.
Remington landing knees to the head.
Remington lands a good knee to the midsection. Montes won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Remington.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington connects with a knee to the head.
Montes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Remington tries to land a knee to the head but Montes blocks with his arms.
Remington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Remington tries to clinch there but Montes circles away.
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montes!
Humberto Montes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remington moves into the clinch successfully.
Remington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montes tries to circle away but Remington has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montes breaks from the clinch.
Humberto Montes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remington wants to clinch.
Montes misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Remington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Remington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remington rushes Montes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Montes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Remington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Remington has Montes pressed against the cage, preventing Montes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Remington stops a takedown attempt from Montes.
Montes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Remington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montes rushes Remington and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Remington lands a knee to the head.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Remington.
Montes looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Montes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Remington doesn't manage to clinch there - Montes circles away.
Montes shoots in looking for a takedown. Remington tries to sprawl out of it but Montes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Montes throws a head kick but Remington moves out of range.
Remington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick from Remington.
Remington closes the distance and pushes Montes back into the cage.
Remington manages to break the clinch.
Remington clinches up with Montes and pushes him back against the cage.
Remington lands a nice elbow.
Remington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Montes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington lands a knee to the body.
Remington landing knees to the head.
Remington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montes's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Remington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Remington lands a damaging elbow.
Montes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remington looks to clinch
and Montes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Remington misses with a head kick.
Montes closes the distance and pushes Remington back into the cage.
Montes working hard to break the clinch.
Montes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Remington is pressed up against the cage. Montes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Remington down to the mat. Remington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Remington is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remington closes the distance and pushes Montes back into the cage.
Remington connects with a knee to the head.
Remington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Remington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montes's face.
Remington looking to throw knees to the head but Montes is blocking nicely.
Montes is trying to force a seperation but Remington has the dominant position.
Remington with a knee to the head.
Montes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Remington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Remington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Remington looking to throw knees to the head but Montes is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Montes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Remington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Montes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Remington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Remington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington breaks the clinch.
Remington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Remington pushes Montes up against the cage in a clinch.
Montes wants to get back to striking at distance but Remington won't allow it.
Remington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Remington looking to throw knees to the head but Montes is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montes's efforts to push away.
Remington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montes can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Remington scores with a knee to the head.
Montes is trying to break free.
Humberto Montes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weston Remington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Remington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Weston Remington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Remington 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weston Remington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vuong Thang Pham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burbank Rocksalt (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 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, Vuong Thang Pham!
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, Burbank Rocksalt!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pham.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rocksalt sneaks back into half guard.
Rocksalt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rocksalt pushes Pham off and gets back to his feet.
Pham gets caught napping as Rocksalt dives in and scores a takedown. Pham manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pham is trying to keep Rocksalt in close.
Pham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksalt chips away with some ground and pound.
Rocksalt throwing strikes but missing.
Rocksalt 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.
Rocksalt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksalt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocksalt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rocksalt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rocksalt connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksalt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pham is breathing heavily.
Rocksalt lands a couple of digs.
Pham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pham is working an open guard so Rocksalt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rocksalt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pham was covering up waiting for the punch and Rocksalt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rocksalt postures up and lands a big shot to Pham's brow.
Rocksalt lands a couple of digs.
Rocksalt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocksalt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rocksalt won't allow Pham to sweep him here.
Rocksalt landing some decent shots from guard.
Rocksalt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rocksalt fails with a takedown attempt.
Rocksalt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pham to the mat! Pham manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocksalt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksalt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rocksalt scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksalt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rocksalt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rocksalt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocksalt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pham's head.
Rocksalt is working Pham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burbank Rocksalt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rocksalt catches Pham napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pham to the canvas!
Pham is rocked!
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!
Rocksalt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Pham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pham is looking for a triangle but Rocksalt pushes his legs off easily.
Pham seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocksalt landing some decent shots from guard.
Rocksalt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocksalt trying to control but Pham is working from the bottom.
Rocksalt stands up over Pham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rocksalt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocksalt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocksalt with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksalt landing some decent shots from guard.
Rocksalt works over Pham with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocksalt working some strikes from top position.
Pham trying to control the position.
Rocksalt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rocksalt is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksalt scoring with some ground and pound.
Rocksalt is in close to Pham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocksalt landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksalt connects with a couple of short punches.
Rocksalt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rocksalt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rocksalt works over Pham with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocksalt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pham's head.
Rocksalt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocksalt stays in close to Pham's body and controls the position.
Rocksalt with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rocksalt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rocksalt lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocksalt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocksalt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocksalt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt distracts Pham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocksalt scoring with some ground and pound.
Rocksalt scoring with punches to the head and 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!
Rocksalt is working Pham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rocksalt distracts Pham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocksalt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksalt distracts Pham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocksalt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rocksalt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocksalt cracks Pham with a solid left hand.
Rocksalt cracks Pham with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burbank Rocksalt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rocksalt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rocksalt stopping the sweep attempt from Pham.
Pham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocksalt distracts Pham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocksalt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rocksalt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksalt's guard.
Rocksalt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksalt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksalt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Rocksalt connects with a nice short shot to Pham's temple.
Well, if Rocksalt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rocksalt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Rocksalt.
Pham has hold of Rocksalt's hands but Rocksalt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocksalt lands a big elbow - Pham is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rocksalt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burbank Rocksalt!
Burbank Rocksalt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beecher Meetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen I am The Law as his entrance music. 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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23
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beecher Meetz!
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, Derick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meetz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Meetz or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Meetz blocks a head kick by Smith.
Meetz tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Meetz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meetz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meetz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meetz off to one side.
Meetz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith clinches.
Meetz tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meetz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beecher Meetz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meetz is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meetz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith cracks Meetz with a nice body shot.
Smith prevents Meetz from breaking the clinch.
Meetz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Meetz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith drives through and clinches with Meetz against the cage.
Meetz trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Meetz misses with the head strike.
Meetz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meetz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has picked Meetz up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Meetz is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith leaves Meetz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meetz is breathing heavily.
Smith swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meetz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Meetz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Meetz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a head kick. Meetz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Meetz.
Meetz looking to stall.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meetz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith digs a good hook to Meetz's body.
Smith pushes Meetz up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith has Meetz pressed against the cage, preventing Meetz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meetz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meetz tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Meetz misses.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Meetz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Meetz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meetz wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith tries to stand but Meetz is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meetz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meetz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Meetz which made him look bad.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meetz backs up against the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Derick Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meetz tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meetz is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meetz wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith decides to return to a standing position.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Meetz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beecher Meetz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Meetz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meetz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meetz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meetz clinches.
Meetz tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beecher Meetz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meetz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries for a takedown but Meetz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meetz defends it nicely.
Meetz tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meetz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meetz wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Meetz's front leg but catches the back leg as Meetz tries to avoid it.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meetz tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meetz to the ground. Meetz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meetz pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Meetz shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Meetz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Meetz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Meetz's head.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meetz doesn't seem phased though.
Meetz tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meetz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Meetz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meetz fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meetz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meetz wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Meetz on that attempt.
Meetz shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Meetz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Meetz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meetz's waist but Meetz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith lands a head kick. Meetz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meetz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a push kick but Meetz slaps the foot to one side.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meetz swivels and escapes.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick but Meetz moves out of range.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meetz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Meetz clinches.
Meetz breaks from the clinch.
Meetz closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meetz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beecher Meetz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meetz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meetz is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meetz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meetz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meetz is defended easily by Smith.
Smith lands a jab to Meetz's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith rushes Meetz and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Meetz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Meetz's guard.
Smith stands and steps away. Meetz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Meetz shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith stalks Meetz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meetz's face. Meetz staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith lands a head kick!
Meetz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meetz wants it to stay on the feet.
Meetz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Derick Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith feints a jab promting Meetz to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meetz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Meetz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Meetz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beecher Meetz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meetz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derick Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Smith!
Derick Smith 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahatma Gandhi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gandhi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gandhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gandhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gandhi is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Gandhi is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gandhi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gandhi shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gandhi scores a takedown into full mount!
Gandhi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gandhi tries to control but Balboa wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to improve his position but Gandhi isn't that keen on the idea.
Balboa tries to hold on but Gandhi postures up.
Balboa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gandhi .
Gandhi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Balboa is on top in guard.
Balboa wanted to stand there but Gandhi had control of the position.
Gandhi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gandhi , not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gandhi seems keen to control Balboa's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mahatma Gandhi .
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gandhi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gandhi somewhat.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gandhi is just out of range.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahatma Gandhi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gandhi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gandhi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balboa defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gandhi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Balboa controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Gandhi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balboa's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gandhi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balboa defending well though.
Gandhi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gandhi . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Gandhi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Balboa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Gandhi with good strikes from the mount here!
Balboa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gandhi .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gandhi get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Balboa lands a right hook to the body.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Gandhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahatma Gandhi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gandhi is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Mahatma Gandhi has been cut.
Gandhi shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gandhi drives through with a takedown into Balboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gandhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gandhi won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Gandhi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gandhi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balboa trying to keep a closed guard but Gandhi is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Gandhi from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rocky Balboa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gandhi tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a hook. Gandhi ducked under it nicely.
Balboa throws a hook but Gandhi blocks it.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gandhi shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahatma Gandhi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Gandhi shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Gandhi shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gandhi tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gandhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gandhi misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa works the jab nicely.
Gandhi staying out of range there.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gandhi .
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Rocky Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balboa but Balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahatma Gandhi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gandhi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Gandhi is controlling the position.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahatma Gandhi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gandhi is pushing down on Balboa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balboa is fighting to maintain full guard but Gandhi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gandhi is trying to control. Balboa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gandhi is trying to work for a kimura but Balboa is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gandhi in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balboa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gandhi wants to work for an arm triangle but Balboa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa is refusing to be controlled, as Gandhi sits in half guard.
Gandhi throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gandhi stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahatma Gandhi dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gandhi shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gandhi drives through with a takedown into Balboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Gandhi tries to pass.
Gandhi trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Gandhi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gandhi is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Gandhi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gandhi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balboa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gandhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Balboa is working an open guard so Gandhi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balboa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Gandhi crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi taking a break here but Balboa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Balboa taking some punishment here, with Gandhi in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Gandhi there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa pushes Gandhi off looking to stand but Gandhi dives back in and keeps control.
Balboa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gandhi is working away from the top position though.
Gandhi throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi is keen to just control but Balboa is a slippery customer.
Gandhi is trying to work for a kimura but Balboa is defending well.
Gandhi stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Gandhi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balboa is defending against the submission attempts here by Gandhi .
Gandhi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Balboa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gandhi has cracked it and Balboa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gandhi !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mahatma Gandhi !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pereira Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Schwensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Pereira Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Schwensen's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Pereira Jr!
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, Kalle Schwensen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira Jr avoids the head kick by Schwensen.
Schwensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pereira Jr's guard.
Pereira Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pereira Jr wants to get back to his feet but Schwensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schwensen is stalling in the full guard.
Pereira Jr wants to get back to his feet but Schwensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schwensen stands and steps away. Pereira Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pereira Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schwensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schwensen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwensen stops Pereira Jr from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Jr is trying to escape back to his feet but Schwensen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pereira Jr is breathing heavily.
Schwensen controlling the position from side mount.
Schwensen decides to stand back up.
Lucas Pereira Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schwensen drives through with a takedown into Pereira Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schwensen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schwensen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwensen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pereira Jr, up you get!
Pereira Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schwensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pereira Jr is trying to escape back to his feet but Schwensen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schwensen prevents Pereira Jr from escaping the position.
Schwensen controls the position from side control.
Schwensen works to advance to full mount. Pereira Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schwensen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Schwensen working for a guillotine from mount but Pereira Jr is in no mood to give up.
Schwensen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pereira Jr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Schwensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schwensen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schwensen looking to finish Pereira Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pereira Jr!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen controlling his opponent.
Schwensen working for a submission but Pereira Jr is keeping him at bay.
Schwensen looking to finish Pereira Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pereira Jr!
Schwensen controlling from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pereira Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Schwensen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pereira Jr looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pereira Jr is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Schwensen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schwensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schwensen controls the position from side control.
Pereira Jr tries to escape but Schwensen is in control.
Schwensen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Schwensen stands up and beckons Pereira Jr to his feet.
Schwensen 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.
Schwensen looking to score a takedown here. Pereira Jr is defending well but Schwensen drives through and ends up in Pereira Jr's guard.
Schwensen gets to his feet - Pereira Jr follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira Jr.
Pereira Jr tries to clinch there but Schwensen circles away.
Schwensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pereira Jr's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Jr wants to get back to his feet but Schwensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schwensen pushing down on Pereira Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schwensen works his way into full mount!
Schwensen with a couple of short strikes.
Pereira Jr is rocked!
Schwensen lands a big shot to the head and Pereira Jr winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kalle Schwensen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Reznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reznik comes into the arena with Ashes to Ashes by Faith No More blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Belanger's choice of entrance music: Infernal Majesty - None Shall Defy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Reznik!
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, Michael Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belanger throws an overhand right that lands on Reznik's shoulder, as Reznik tries to avoid the shot.
Belanger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reznik counters with a two punch combo.
Belanger blocks the body kick.
Reznik tries to close the distance and clinch but Belanger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reznik throws a head kick that misses.
Belanger lands with a cross.
Belanger dodges the punch combination from Reznik.
Reznik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belanger but Belanger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belanger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reznik throws a right and a left that Belanger avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Belanger does no damage.
Belanger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznik manages to avoid it.
Reznik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reznik darts in and clinches Belanger up against the cage.
Reznik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reznik wants to get back to striking at distance but Belanger won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Belanger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belanger has a couple of punches blocked by Reznik.
Reznik is looking to control Belanger's arms but Belanger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reznik has his back to the cage.
Reznik manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belanger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belanger preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznik trying to keep a closed guard but Belanger is proving a slippery customer.
Belanger passes into half guard.
Belanger wants to pass to mount but Reznik is defending the position.
Belanger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznik wants to control but Belanger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznik is controlling Belanger's trapped leg to prevent Belanger from advancing to side control.
Reznik tries to roll over but Belanger keeps him under control.
Reznik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Belanger.
Reznik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Reznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznik looks for a takedown but Belanger sprawls well.
Reznik tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Reznik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Reznik.
The fighters circling - Belanger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belanger lands a jab to the head.
Belanger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reznik.
Reznik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trevor Reznik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belanger loads up on a big right hand but Reznik slips the punch.
Reznik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belanger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reznik throws a jab when Belanger was well out of range.
Reznik slips under a jab from Belanger.
Reznik tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belanger counters with a stiff right hand.
Reznik throws a shot from downtown. Belanger moves away and avoids it.
Belanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznik.
Belanger lands with a right hand.
Belanger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reznik misses with a two punch combination.
Belanger misses with an uppercut. Reznik saw that one coming.
Belanger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reznik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belanger throws out the jab.
Reznik looks to land a combination but Belanger avoids it well.
Jab from Belanger.
Belanger lands with an uppercut that bounces Reznik off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznik scores with a nice right hand.
Belanger misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belanger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trevor Reznik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belanger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reznik was well out of range. Poor timing from Belanger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belanger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reznik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reznik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belanger circles away quickly and effectively.
Reznik looks to score with a jab to the body but Belanger is just out of range.
Reznik throws a hook to the side of Belanger's head but Belanger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reznik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Reznik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belanger throws out a loose jab but Reznik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznik shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense.
Belanger misses the shot to the body.
Reznik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Belanger misses its intended target.
Reznik throws out a loose jab but Belanger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belanger throws a lazy right hand but Reznik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Reznik misses.
Reznik fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Belanger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Belanger misses.
Reznik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belanger counters with a nice uppercut.
Reznik tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.
Reznik walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belanger works the jab nicely.
Belanger clobbers Reznik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Reznik finds it's way through Belanger's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Belanger. No joy for Reznik on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Reznik.
Reznik tries for a takedown but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Belanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Belanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reznik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belanger counters with a two punch combo.
A cross from Belanger lands.
Belanger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reznik tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.
Reznik walks into a jab.
Belanger looks to land a combination but Reznik avoids it well.
Reznik throws a front kick aimed at Belanger's knee but Belanger avoids it well.
Belanger misses with a straight right.
Belanger scores with a jab to the body.
Reznik throws a hook but Belanger blocks it.
Reznik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reznik.
Reznik moves away from the strike by Belanger.
Michael Belanger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belanger.
A combination from Reznik does no damage.
Belanger stuffs the takedown.
Belanger cracks Reznik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reznik ducks under a wild hook from Belanger.
Reznik walks into a left hand.
Reznik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belanger avoids the head kick by Reznik.
Reznik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznik shoots for a takedown but Belanger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reznik in his tracks.
Reznik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belanger.
Reznik tries to bum rush Belanger with a series of wild strikes but Belanger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belanger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Reznik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reznik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Belanger counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belanger looks to land a right hand but Reznik moved out of range.
Belanger misses with a series of wild punches.
Reznik closes the distance and clinches.
Reznik manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws a nice looking combination but Reznik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belanger throws a hook but Reznik blocks it.
Reznik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reznik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belanger.
Reznik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belanger moves away.
Jab from Belanger.
Reznik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belanger lands with a good body shot.
Reznik looks to land a combination. Belanger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belanger tries to bum rush Reznik with a series of wild strikes but Reznik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belanger scores with the left hand. Reznik knows he should have avoided that one.
Reznik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reznik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belanger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reznik has time to react.
The fighters circling - Belanger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belanger throws a nice looking combination but Reznik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michael Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reznik swinging wildly here.
Reznik tries to bum rush Belanger with a series of wild strikes but Belanger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belanger connects with a jab.
Belanger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reznik eats them both and turns towards Belanger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Belanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belanger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Belanger!
Post fight, Michael Belanger took to the microphone: '*Grabs the mick and stares at Jon Davis in the crowd* - You man enough to fight me? Huh? Lets do this! Come on, You are a nobody, a piece of shit unworthy of that belt. What a joke you fookin clown..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri Charriere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hudock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dark Tranquillity - Her Silent Language. Henri Charriere has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henri Charriere!
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, Jack Hudock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charriere has Hudock up against the cage in a clinch.
Charriere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Charriere misses with some punches.
Charriere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charriere misses with some punches.
Charriere trying to land knees to the body.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hudock can't get the takedown.
Charriere lands a nice knee to the body.
Charriere pushes off an throws an elbow but Hudock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Charriere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Jack Hudock has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charriere lands an elbow just above Hudock 's eye.
Hudock gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hudock controlling the action here.
Hudock wants to control but Charriere is keeping him busy.
Charriere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudock.
Hudock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hudock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charriere sees it coming and defends easily.
Hudock is trying to work for a kimura but Charriere is defending well.
Hudock prevents Charriere from improving his position.
Charriere is not content to let Hudock control the position.
Hudock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charriere defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock wants to work for an arm triangle but Charriere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hudock passes to side control.
Charriere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hudock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Charriere parries the strikes from Hudock easily there. Hudock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Charriere to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Charriere is looking to regain half guard here but Hudock keeps moving and retains side control.
Charriere avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hudock.
Charriere taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hudock throws a strike aimed at the side of Charriere's head but Charriere avoids it well.
Hudock tries for a kimura but Charriere is defending well.
The referee asks Hudock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hudock prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudock working the strikes but Charriere uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hudock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hudock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hudock shoots in and drives through. Charriere sprawls well.
Charriere looks to land a left hand but Hudock moved out of range nicely.
Charriere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudock.
Charriere blocks a jab.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hudock throwing strikes but missing.
Hudock throwing strikes but missing.
Hudock trying to control but Charriere is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charriere trying to control the position.
Hudock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hudock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Charriere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hudock controls the pace.
Let's hope that Hudock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Hudock.
Charriere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hudock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hudock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Hudock with that takedown attempt.
Henri Charriere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hudock.
Hudock fails with a takedown attempt.
Hudock throws a looping overhand right but Charriere ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charriere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Charriere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hudock misses with a hook
and Charriere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charriere throws a shot to the body.
Charriere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hudock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hudock throws a low kick but Charriere avoids it.
Hudock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charriere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hudock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charriere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charriere misses with a two punch combination.
Charriere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hudock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hudock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Hudock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Hudock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hudock's corner calls for a 1-2. Hudock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Charriere as Hudock shoots in.
Hudock misses with a lunging right hand
and Charriere makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charriere looks to land a combination but Hudock avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charriere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Hudock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hudock defending well as Charriere loads up on a big left hand.
Hudock misses with a right hand
and Charriere counters with a left to the body.
Hudock moves out of range of the strikes.
Hudock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charriere's waist but Charriere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudock off to one side.
A big right from Charriere misses.
Charriere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charriere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Hudock avoids the body shot from Charriere.
Charriere cracks Hudock with a good jab.
Hudock misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charriere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charriere takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
Charriere gets a clinch.
Hudock blocks an elbow strike from Charriere.
Charriere trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Charriere as the two fighters clinch.
Hudock taking a breather.
Charriere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hudock wants to take the fight to the mat but Charriere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hudock looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Charriere.
Charriere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hudock swings wildly with an uppercut but Charriere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charriere lands a damaging elbow.
Hudock is trying to force a seperation but Charriere has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock blocks an elbow strike from Charriere.
Charriere has a couple of punches blocked by Hudock.
Hudock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charriere has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henri Charriere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charriere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charriere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Charriere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hudock.
Charriere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Charriere.
That has opened up Jack Hudock's cut even more.
Charriere tries a body shot but Hudock blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charriere.
Jack Hudock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charriere misses with the head strike.
Hudock blocks an elbow strike from Charriere.
Charriere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.
Charriere misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Charriere showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hudock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hudock!
Jack Hudock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosko Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brute comes to the cage accompanied by his teams song. Vemola has chosen The Balfa Brothers - Parlez Nous A Boire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bosko Brute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brute moves forwards but Vemola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Bosko Brute has been cut.
Brute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vemola throws a body punch but Brute moves out of range.
Brute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vemola's head.
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!
Vemola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brute has time to react.
Brute tests Vemola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vemola throws a lazy right hand but Brute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vemola lands a jab to Brute's midsection.
A jab from Brute misses.
Brute throws out a loose jab but Vemola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brute shoots in looking for a takedown. Vemola tries to sprawl out of it but Brute keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vemola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Vemola misses.
Brute looks to score with a jab to the body but Vemola is just out of range.
Brute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vemola was well out of range. Poor timing from Brute.
Vemola lands a front kick.
Brute is breathing heavily.
Vemola lands a jab to Brute's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vemola steps in with a hook that catches Brute right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vemola follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Brute looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlos Vemola!
A very excited looking Karlos Vemola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armando Silvia will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derric Styles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia walks into a left hand.
Styles throws a hook to the side of Silvia's head but Silvia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles scores with a hook.
Silvia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Styles lands.
Silvia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silvia looks gassed!
Styles digs a good body shot into Silvia's ribs.
Styles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Silvia as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Styles coming out on top.
Styles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Styles lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Styles. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles cracks Silvia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Styles has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silvia to stand back up!
Styles weaves into range and cracks Silvia right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Silvia goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Styles is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derric Styles!
Derric Styles is the new heavyweight champion!
Derric Styles looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I like to thank my sponsor Rebel Pride Clothing, my camp, my little bro that helps push me. I like to thank Immortals and Mr Steel and my manager! ***To my next opponent, Patterson, your next to get knocked out homie!** Lets get this fight done this month!'.
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