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NAF 10: The Road Back to Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kivel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joe knockout is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Kivel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, joe knockout!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivel tries to clinch up.
Kivel wants to clinch up but knockout keeps it at a distance.
Kivel doesn't manage to clinch there - knockout circles away.
Kivel shoots in for a double leg but knockout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kivel closes the distance and clinches up with knockout, looking for a takedown. Kivel pushes knockout against the cage but knockout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kivel doesn't manage to clinch there - knockout circles away.
Kivel closes the distance and pushes knockout back into the cage.
Kivel is looking to control knockout's arms but knockout gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kivel has his back to the cage.
knockout has hold of one of Kivel's legs. Kivel is fighting the takedown attempt but knockout gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
knockout is looking to advance position but Kivel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if knockout can do anything to dispel that myth.
knockout avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kivel.
Kivel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kivel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish knockout?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
knockout is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kivel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kivel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
knockout is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kivel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kivel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
knockout taking shots to the head.
Kivel landing shots from mount.
Kivel punching from mount but knockout doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kivel unloads with some shots from mount but knockout bucks and avoids them well.
Kivel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kivel throws a right and a left that knockout avoids nicely.
knockout misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
knockout shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kivel defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
knockout shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kivel is trying to defend but knockout finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
knockout looks gassed!
Kivel is trying to control but can't.
Kivel won't allow knockout to pass to mount.
Kivel is looking to control knockout's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kivel avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
knockout prevents Kivel from improving his position.
knockout trying to control the action but Kivel is working from the bottom.
Kivel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
knockout throws a strike but Kivel manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will knockout tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyril Kivel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen My life as his entrance music. Jackson Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Steel!
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, Jackson Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel drags the fight down to the ground.
Hughes postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Hughes cracks Steel with a solid left hand.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Hughes wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Hughes takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hughes.
Hughes looks gassed!
Steel connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jackson Hughes has been cut.
Steel thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Steel jabs at Hughes's body.
Steel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hughes!
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Steel defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Steel.
Steel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes gets the takedown into side control.
Hughes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Hughes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel lands a left hand.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hughes.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel gets full guard.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughes throws and elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Hughes wants to stand but Steel is controlling the position.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hughes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Steel prevents Hughes from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to escape back to his feet but Steel uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Steel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hughes is trying to buck Steel off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Hughes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Max Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hughes takes one on the button.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hughes is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Max Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Max Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hughes.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel staying out of range there.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Steel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steel showed some decent athleticism there.
Steel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Max Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
Steel scores a takedown into full mount!
Steel won't let Hughes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel blocks Hughes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cocteau Twins - Song to the Siren. Mike Demoss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demoss throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
Demoss dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Demoss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Demoss throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Demoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demoss circles away quickly and effectively.
Demoss throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demoss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Demoss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demoss throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demoss but Demoss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demoss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demoss throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Demoss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Demoss.
Demoss throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Demoss looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez motions for Demoss to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demoss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demoss lands a right hook to the body.
Demoss scores with a sloppy right hand. Hernandez should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Demoss misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez slips a jab from Demoss.
Demoss misses with a double jab.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Mike Demoss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Demoss misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez stalks Demoss and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demoss's face. Demoss staggers backwards, shaken.
Demoss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demoss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Demoss motions for Hernandez to come forward. Demoss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Demoss will feel that in the morning.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demoss throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Demoss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters by clinching up.
Demoss tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demoss scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Demoss ducks under and follows up with a left that Demoss also avoids with ease.
Demoss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demoss throws a shot to the body.
Demoss throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demoss!
Demoss misses with a double jab.
Demoss throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Demoss throws a sloppy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Demoss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demoss lands a head shot.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Demoss.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demoss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demoss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demoss!
Demoss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Demoss misses.
Demoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Demoss. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Demoss is working the combinations to good effect here.
Demoss misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Demoss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demoss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Demoss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demoss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Demoss does no damage.
Demoss misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a solid body kick.
Demoss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Demoss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Demoss avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Demoss.
Demoss looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Demoss misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Demoss.
Demoss misses with a head kick.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mike Demoss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demoss swinging wildly here.
Demoss's corner calls for a 1-2. Demoss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Demoss avoids it.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez blocks a leg kick.
Demoss misses with a few strikes there.
Demoss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez scores with a one two! Demoss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demoss misses with a double jab
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demoss tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demoss to the ground. Demoss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demoss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Demoss throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Demoss throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Oscar Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Demoss.
Demoss throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demoss.
Demoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demoss throws a chopping leg kick but Hernandez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Demoss scores with a four punch combination!
Demoss throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Demoss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick.
Demoss throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Demoss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Demoss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demoss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Demoss misses.
Demoss throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Demoss.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demoss staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Hernandez has Demoss pressed against the cage, preventing Demoss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Demoss tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Demoss is trying to force a seperation but Hernandez has the dominant position.
Hernandez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez prevents Demoss from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez works on Demoss's body with a couple of short punches.
Demoss is trying to force a seperation but Hernandez has the dominant position.
Hernandez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Demoss uses from the top position.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez pushes Demoss off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demoss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demoss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez checks the leg kick.
Demoss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Demoss.
Demoss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demoss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Demoss.
Demoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Demoss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Demoss misses with a low kick.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Demoss misses.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Demoss.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demoss tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demoss to the ground. Demoss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demoss misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Demoss.
Demoss throws a low kick, looking for Hernandez's leg but Hernandez calmly moves out of range.
Demoss swinging wildly here.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Demoss keeps it at a distance.
Demoss catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Demoss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Demoss as Hernandez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demoss misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike Demoss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Demoss.
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demoss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demoss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Demoss throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Demoss lands with a nice combination. Hernandez backs away looking to recover.
Demoss looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Demoss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demoss thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss misses with a few strikes there.
Demoss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demoss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Demoss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demoss lands with a hook. Hernandez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demoss!
Hernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demoss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Demoss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Hernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Demoss is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demoss digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Demoss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Demoss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demoss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Demoss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Demoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Demoss's head.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Demoss.
Demoss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Demoss duly obliges.
Demoss misses with a series of wild punches.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demoss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demoss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Demoss looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Demoss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Demoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Demoss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demoss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demoss.
Demoss fails to land with a series of punches.
Demoss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demoss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demoss scores with a nice strike.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demoss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demoss swinging wildly here.
Demoss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Demoss throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Demoss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez lands with a nice combination. Demoss backs away looking to recover.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demoss avoids it really well and circles away.
Demoss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demoss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demoss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demoss misses with a series of wild punches.
Demoss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Demoss tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Demoss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demoss is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Demoss circles away and we're back to standing.
Demoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Demoss misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Demoss jabs Hernandez right on the nose. Hernandez blinks but takes it well.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demoss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Demoss coming out on top.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demoss to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demoss!
Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Demoss throws a head kick that misses.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Demoss catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross.
Demoss throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Demoss throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Demoss throws a low kick, looking for Hernandez's leg but Hernandez calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss connects with the punch.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demoss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demoss misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demoss lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Demoss with a series of wild strikes but Demoss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demoss misses with a leg kick.
Demoss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Demoss.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Demoss lands a with a good body shot.
Demoss catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Demoss.
Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but Demoss is out of range.
A combination from Demoss does no damage.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Demoss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Demoss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demoss looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Demoss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demoss throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Hernandez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demoss's efforts to push away.
Demoss is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Demoss won't allow it.
Demoss is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Demoss working hard to break the clinch.
Demoss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demoss tries to break free but Hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Demoss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demoss 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Demoss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This is Why I'm Hot. Ben Tolander looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Tolander!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolander shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tolander avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to control but Tolander is having none of it.
Tolander is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hughes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Hughes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tolander thowing shots but they're missing.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tolander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tolander with good strikes from the mount here!
Tolander looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes tries to hold on but Tolander postures up.
Tolander trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes wants to control but Tolander is having none of it.
Tolander controlling his opponent.
Tolander wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Hughes tries to hold on but Tolander pushes him away.
Tolander throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hughes because Tolander loaded up on that one.
Tolander controlling the pace for now.
Tolander prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Tolander takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tolander working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Tolander.
Hughes wants to control but Tolander is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
Tolander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hughes looks a forlorn figure.
Tolander trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolander thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tolander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tolander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tolander is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tolander trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tolander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tolander is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tolander is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hughes misses with a head shot. Tolander uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hughes stands up over Tolander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tolander trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tolander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes postures up in Tolander's guard and throws a big left but Tolander blocks it.
Tolander has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hughes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hughes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tolander is looking for a sweep.
Tolander is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tolander on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tolander is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tolander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Tolander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tolander.
Tolander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Tolander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Tolander saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tolander tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tolander looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolander, not yet.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tolander fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Tolander.
Tolander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Tolander settles back down.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tolander decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hughes's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolander throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolander drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hughes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tolander has Hughes in his guard.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Hughes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tolander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tolander misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hughes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tolander to counter with a crisp jab.
Tolander drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tolander passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tolander trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
Tolander might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tolander seems to be looking for submissions.
Ben Tolander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes wants to control but Tolander is keeping busy.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tolander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tolander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolander breaks from the clinch.
Tolander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolander sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tolander is looking to improve his position.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is thwarting Tolander's attempts to control the position.
Tolander tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Tolander is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolander wants to get back to full guard.
Tolander is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tolander defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hughes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolander defending well though.
Hughes throws a strike but Tolander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Tolander is working from the bottom.
Tolander trying to strike off his back.
Tolander controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tolander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Tolander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tolander 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Tolander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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22
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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, Barney Lee!
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, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee checks a low kick from Tyler.
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Tyler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyler lands a with a good body shot.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyler. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tyler stumbling backwards into the cage! Tyler bounces back off the cage towards Lee, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Lee lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Lee celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barney Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Tamburello (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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205 lbs
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Inexperienced |
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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, Shane Silva!
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, Chris Tamburello!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamburello throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to clinch but Tamburello is avoiding it.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tamburello.
Tamburello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Tamburello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tamburello sprawls well. Tamburello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Tamburello blocks a head kick by Silva.
Chris Tamburello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Tamburello throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tamburello tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Tamburello.
Tamburello lands a two punch combo.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamburello tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tamburello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tamburello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Tamburello sprawls well.
Tamburello misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Tamburello throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Tamburello.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Tamburello digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamburello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Tamburello misses with a straight right.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tamburello takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Tamburello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamburello's waist but Tamburello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello misses with a double jab.
Tamburello cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tamburello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamburello counters with a straight right hand.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tamburello but Tamburello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Tamburello scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a combination
and Tamburello counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamburello is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Tamburello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Tamburello scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Tamburello.
Nice combo by Tamburello! Oh, that's hurt him - Silva falls to the canvas and Tamburello follows him into side control.
Silva is rocked!
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tamburello is controlling him well.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello wants to stand but Silva has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tamburello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tamburello.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva slips a jab from Tamburello.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Tamburello is trying to break free.
Tamburello tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Tamburello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Tamburello stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamburello is defending well for now.
Tamburello working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tamburello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva just leaning against Tamburello, taking a breather.
Silva has Tamburello pressed against the cage, preventing Tamburello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tamburello uses from the top position.
Silva trying to control the position.
Tamburello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is controlling Tamburello's posture.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Tamburello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tamburello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva has his hands on Tamburello's head, controlling the position.
Tamburello stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Tamburello thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Tamburello backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamburello looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamburello misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Tamburello sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamburello thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chris Tamburello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Tamburello counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tamburello misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamburello misses with a combination
and Silva moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Tamburello would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamburello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tamburello is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tamburello is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamburello, up you get!
Tamburello throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Tamburello swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamburello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Tamburello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tamburello throws a one two combo.
Silva staying out of range there.
Shane Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Tamburello throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tamburello defends it nicely.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Tamburello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Tamburello. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamburello misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots and misses
and Tamburello counters with a right hand to the body.
Tamburello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamburello scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Tamburello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamburello with a jab.
Tamburello connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamburello throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Silva stumbling backwards into the cage! Silva bounces back off the cage towards Tamburello, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tamburello lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tamburello celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Tamburello!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Faber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Urijah Faber has been cut.
Faber shoots in for a double leg but Cartman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartman tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartman drives through and clinches with Faber against the cage.
Cartman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cartman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faber circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cartman looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cartman but Cartman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cartman lands a jab to Faber's midsection.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eric Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Cartman looks to land a combination. Faber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faber backs up against the cage.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faber looks gassed!
Cartman misses with a series of wild punches.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Faber is rocked!
That has opened up Urijah Faber's cut even more.
Cartman is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Faber flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Faber is out cold! Cartman holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Cartman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ruiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Luc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Ruiner!
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, Jean Luc!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luc shoots in but Ruiner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruiner tries for a takedown but Luc circles away easily
and Luc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruiner keeping moving, preventing Luc from controlling successfully.
Ruiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruiner tries to get out of the position.
Ruiner can't keep his opponent in guard - Luc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Luc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruiner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Luc wants to control from the top but Ruiner keeps moving.
Ruiner keeping full guard, as Luc tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luc trying to control but Ruiner is working from the bottom.
Luc stopping the sweep attempt from Ruiner.
Luc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ruiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruiner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruiner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luc looks gassed!
Ruiner tries to buck Luc off but Luc is having none of it.
Ruiner wants to control but Luc postures up.
Luc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luc goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ruiner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Luc's guard! Nice work there by Ruiner!
Ruiner wants to stand but Luc is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruiner!
Ruiner can't escape the position.
Luc has control of Ruiner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ruiner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Luc moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ruiner has worked his arm free - good work by Ruiner!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiner is looking to regain half guard here but Luc keeps moving and retains side control.
Luc is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruiner is defending well.
Luc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruiner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luc is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luc stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruiner. Ruiner gets slowly back to his feet.
Luc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiner.
Luc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruiner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruiner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruiner's back!
Luc looking for the RNC.
Luc is not going to allow Ruiner to sit and survive in this position.
Luc working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luc looking for the choke but no joy.
Ruiner breaks Luc's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Luc looking for a sweep. Not yet Luc, not yet.
Ruiner looking to pass the guard.
Luc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Luc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruiner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luc looking for a guillotine here but Ruiner defends easily.
Luc keeping moving, preventing Ruiner from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luc has his foot on Ruiner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiner works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Luc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luc is looking for a triangle but Ruiner pushes his legs off easily.
Ruiner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruiner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruiner defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luc is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Luc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruiner is in trouble now - Luc has advanced to mount!
Luc tries to control but Ruiner wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luc working for a submission but Ruiner is keeping him at bay.
Ruiner wants to hold on but Luc pushes him away.
Luc is working for a guillotine from mount but Ruiner frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruiner is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luc jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ruiner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ruiner and Luc has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Luc is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruiner is defending well.
Luc trying to control the action but Ruiner is working from the bottom.
Luc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiner keeps working.
Luc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiner, who protects the arm well.
Ruiner wants to control but Luc postures up.
Ruiner is being controlled here.
Luc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luc trying to control the position but Ruiner is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiner tries to bench press Luc off him but Luc keeps the position.
Luc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luc goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ruiner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luc but great work by Ruiner.
Jean Luc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiner throws an elbow but Luc slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruiner wants to stand but Luc has his arm trapped.
Luc manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiner's best efforts.
Luc is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruiner from advancing position.
Ruiner is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luc is pressing down on Ruiner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
John Ruiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruiner works over Luc with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luc 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between boby lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, boby lee!
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, Ken Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lee misses with a wild combination.
lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Maddox circles away.
Maddox moves away from the strike by lee.
lee slips under a jab from Maddox.
lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Maddox there.
lee is refusing to be controlled, as Maddox sits in half guard.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. lee defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox with the ground and pound but lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maddox connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox thows a big elbow that misses.
lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Maddox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maddox throws a strike but lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but lee is retaining full guard.
lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maddox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maddox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maddox trying to control but lee is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maddox is looking to work some ground and pound but lee has wrist control.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
lee is controlling Maddox's posture.
Maddox controlling from the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
lee drops Maddox with a beautiful combination! Maddox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - lee is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ken Maddox has been cut.
boby lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maddox dives in and grabs lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. lee pushes down on Maddox's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is trying hard to land a takedown here. lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maddox looks gassed!
Maddox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maddox swats away the attempt to clinch by lee.
lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
lee scores with a punch to the head.
boby lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox tries to score a power double leg takedown but lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maddox somewhat.
boby lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Maddox.
Maddox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming lee to the mat! lee manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
lee pulls Maddox in close to his closed guard and prevents Maddox from doing any damage or advancing position.
lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maddox defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that boby lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Maddox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from lee misses.
Maddox connects with a right hand. lee shakes it off.
No joy there for lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maddox thows a body shot but no joy.
boby lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
lee looks to land a left hand but Maddox moved out of range nicely.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but lee shows good takedown defense.
lee throws the left hand but Maddox avoids the punch easily.
Maddox tries to move into range but lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maddox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maddox off and has taken his back!
Maddox is keeping busy.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
lee controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee trying to control momentarily.
lee is controlling the position but Maddox somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maddox is looking to get back to full guard here but lee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Maddox is looking to get to half guard.
lee is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
lee controlling from the full mount.
Maddox is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maddox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maddox tries to control lee's body but lee pushes him off. Maddox squirms to his side and now lee has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maddox rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that boby lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Maddox's cut.
That's time! lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
lee looks to land a combination but Maddox avoids it well.
lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
lee looks to land a combination. Maddox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maddox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by lee.
Maddox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox throws a hook but lee blocks it.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts lee as he jumps to the side.
Maddox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maddox swinging wildly here.
lee misses with the combination.
Maddox misses the body punch
and lee counters with a left to the body.
lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maddox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
lee drops Maddox with a beautiful combination! Maddox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - lee is looking for the KO!
Maddox is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from lee.
Maddox is still on wobbly legs! Can lee finish him?
lee lands with a right and another and another! Maddox is in big trouble! lee lands again and this time it's lights out for Maddox! A quality knockout there for lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). boby lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Santos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Cain!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
Santos wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cain wants to finish this one by submission but Santos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cain.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Cain looking to secure an arm triangle but Santos defends it well.
Cain is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cain extends the arm and Santos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Cain!
Brett Cain is the new middleweight champion!
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