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INY 11 Cantwell vs. Chojacki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Time Of Dying by 3 Days Grace. Eric Worrell struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone throws a series of punches but Worrell avoids them all with ease.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Eric Worrell has been cut.
Stone throws a right hand that Worrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Worrell also avoids with ease.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Worrell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Worrell controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Worrell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worrell throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Worrell.
Worrell lands a nice shot to the head.
Worrell controlling from mount.
Stone manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Stone, under a barage of strikes from Worrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Worrell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eric Worrell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
Worrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Worrell's ribs.
Worrell slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Worrell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stone sprawls well initially but Worrell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Worrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Worrell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Worrell clinches with his opponent.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Worrell won't allow it.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Worrell won't allow it.
Worrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worrell misses with a kick to the body.
Worrell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.
Stone is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worrell throws a strike but Stone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Worrell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Worrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Worrell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone tries to sprawl but Worrell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Worrell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Worrell eventually gives up the hold.
Worrell passes to side control.
Worrell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stone to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Phil Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Worrell's knee but Worrell avoids it well.
Stone throws a combination. Worrell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone throws a right and a left that Worrell avoids nicely.
Worrell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Worrell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Worrell thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Stone is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell is working for a submission of some sort.
Worrell moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face as Worrell controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell is putting a hurting on Stone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stone prevents Worrell from improving position.
Eric Worrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worrell stands up and beckons Stone to his feet.
Worrell instigates a clinch.
Worrell manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Worrell controls the position from side control.
Stone prevents Worrell from improving position.
Worrell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worrell moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Worrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Worrell's cut.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stone gets tackled into the cage by Worrell. Worrell maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Worrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Worrell moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Worrell has clasped his hands together around Stone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Worrell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stone is looking to escape.
Worrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Worrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Phil Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Worrell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Worrell throws a front kick that sends Stone stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Worrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Worrell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Worrell showed some decent athleticism there.
Worrell slows the pace down in half guard.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Worrell moves into full mount! Stone won't be happy about that!
Worrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Worrell with good strikes from the mount here!
Worrell controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Stone frees his head quite easily.
Stone blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worrell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stone's face.
Eric Worrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Worrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Worrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Worrell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Worrell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronni Lapland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's entrance music is Caribbean Queen by Billy Ocean. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Rodney Thompson!
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, Ronni Lapland!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson thuds his right hand into Lapland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Lapland avoids them all with ease.
Lapland fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laplands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapland was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapland takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lapland is defended easily by Thompson.
Lapland avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to bum rush Lapland with a series of wild strikes but Lapland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lapland slips a jab from Thompson.
Lapland looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Lapland drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Lapland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Lapland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lapland trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapland is one step ahead there.
Lapland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapland trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Lapland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lapland preventing the sweep.
Lapland postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapland trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapland being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lapland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapland.
Lapland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lapland seems to be looking for submissions.
Lapland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
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.
Lapland is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapland to get the leverage.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson trying to hold on to Lapland's head to control him but Lapland postures up.
Lapland is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Lapland wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Lapland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lapland winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Rodney Thompson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodney Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Lapland shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Lapland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Lapland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lapland wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Lapland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lapland has Thompson in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lapland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapland is keeping the position for now.
Thompson won't allow Lapland to sweep him here.
Lapland has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Lapland is breathing heavily.
Lapland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lapland is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thompson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronni Lapland!
Ronni Lapland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernhard Taylor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernhard Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Antonio Rizzo has been cut.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo clinches.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Rizzo.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo.
Rizzo stalling.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rizzo.
Taylor tries to stall but Rizzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Rizzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taylor is defending well.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Taylor wants to break free but Rizzo has control.
Rizzo can't break the clinch.
Rizzo wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rizzo backwards.
Rizzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Rizzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Taylor trying to stall but Rizzo improves his position.
Taylor has Rizzo pushed against the cage.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor slips a jab from Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rizzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor drops Rizzo with a beautiful combination! Rizzo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taylor is looking for the KO!
Rizzo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Rizzo is out on his feet! Taylor sets himself and nearly takes Rizzo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bernhard Taylor!
Bernhard Taylor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Hills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humberto Montes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Hills!
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, Humberto Montes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montes throws a right and a left that Hills avoids nicely.
Montes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hills moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Montes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hills tries a head kick but it misses.
Montes lands a glancing blow to the side of Hills's head.
Hills dodges the punch combination from Montes.
Hills is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montes gets a double leg takedown into Hills's guard.
Hills pulls Montes in close to his closed guard and prevents Montes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montes is looking to stand up but Hills won't let him.
Hills managing to control the position.
Montes stands up and waves to Hills to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes throws a series of punches but Hills avoids them all with ease.
Montes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hills on his heels. He'll look to pass Hills's guard now, I'm sure.
Montes wants to control from the top but Hills keeps moving.
Hills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montes is one step ahead there.
Hills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hills is proving hard to escape from.
Hills pulls Montes in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sonny Hills just wasn't active enough.
Montes cracks Hills with an open hand slap.
Montes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hills takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montes throws a series of strikes that have Hills backpedaling.
Montes connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hills throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montes was covering up waiting for the punch and Hills finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hills's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montes pushes Hills off and gets back to his feet.
Montes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montes scores with a three punch combo!
Montes swinging wildly here.
Montes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hills circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montes.
Montes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hills shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montes sprawls well. Montes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hills gets slowly back to his feet.
Hills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montes's waist but Montes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hills off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Hills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes lands with a straight right. Hills didn't see that one coming.
Hills swings for the body but Montes moves out of range.
Hills has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hills tries to pull guard but Montes holds him up against the cage and eventually Hills drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hills gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Montes regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Montes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hills dodges the punch combination from Montes.
Hills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hills has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Montes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hills.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Montes holding both Hills 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hills has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Montes's body.
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.
Hills's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Montes staying busy and making it hard for Hills to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hills working for the choke.
Hills is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Montes is defending well though. Hills let's go of the attempt for now.
Hills gets his hands free as Montes looks to control.
Montes wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hills somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Montes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montes is in a bad position with Hills working for a choke. Montes manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Hills looking for a guillotine here but Montes defends easily.
Montes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Hills dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Montes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Montes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montes's waist but Montes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hills off to one side.
Hills fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montes misses with a wild combination.
Montes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hills fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Hills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montes lands a two punch combo.
Montes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montes stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hills avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hills shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sonny Hills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montes is controlling Hills's trapped leg to prevent Hills from advancing to side control.
Hills trying to mount his opponent but Montes defends it.
Hills trying to control the action but Montes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hills throwing shots but Montes is blocking nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sonny Hills just wasn't active enough.
Montes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montes throws a one two combo.
Hills closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hills throws a head kick that misses.
Hills gets caught napping as Montes dives in and scores a takedown. Hills manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hills lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Montes!
Montes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hills can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montes is looking to escape.
Hills throws some wild stikes that Montes manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hills thowing shots but they're missing.
Hills jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Montes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Montes and Hills has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Montes can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Humberto Montes.
I think Montes 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Montes!
After winning the bout, Humberto Montes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McCraig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 50 cent P.I.M.P. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel McCraig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Santa Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
McCraig closes the distance but Santa Cruz moves to the side
and Santa Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
McCraig throws a sloppy head kick
and Santa Cruz counters with a body kick that stops McCraig in his tracks momentarily.
Santa Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild combination.
McCraig tries to clinch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz has managed to clinch.
Santa Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCraig landing knees to the head.
Santa Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraig looking to stall.
Santa Cruz tries to pull guard but McCraig forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santa Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCraig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santa Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCraig counters with a head kick. That will keep Santa Cruz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McCraig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraig.
McCraig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santa Cruz.
McCraig avoids the head kick by Santa Cruz.
McCraig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
McCraig slips under a jab.
Santa Cruz darts in and clinches McCraig up against the cage.
Santa Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCraig's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz is stalling here.
Santa Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCraig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santa Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santa Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraig's elbow.
Santa Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
McCraig trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraig takes a shot to the head.
McCraig missing with knees to the body.
Santa Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
McCraig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santa Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santa Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraig takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCraig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santa Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCraig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santa Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santa Cruz stalling.
Santa Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCraig tries to land knees in the clinch but Santa Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
McCraig landing knees to the body.
Santa Cruz looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santa Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCraig blocks an uppercut.
McCraig looking to stall.
Santa Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santa Cruz decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCraig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santa Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santa Cruz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santa Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCraig is aware though and is defending well.
McCraig has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Santa Cruz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McCraig is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Santa Cruz pulls down on the head and he's put McCraig to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This one was for my boys back home, And a shout out to Arashi Fighting Nutrition, thanks for the help in finishing this bitch!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen I am The Law as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Rua!
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, Derick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
Smith controlling the position.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith looking to control.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rua's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Rua wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Rua trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rua has recovered full guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Rua to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith postures up.
Rua pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rua postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Rua wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith gets caught napping as Rua dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Rua wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rua gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Smith's guard.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pulling down on Rua's head to control his posture.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Rua just wasn't active enough.
Rua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rua manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Rua in his guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Smith working a defensive guard but Rua manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Rua is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Rua staying calm.
Smith struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Rua's guard.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike but Rua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Rua shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Rua pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rua is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Rua is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rua seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Rua takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Rua wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Derick Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith is thwarting Rua's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rua 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rua!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Cantwell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Cantwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Chojacki!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantwell tries to clinch but Chojacki moves away
and Chojacki counters with a single leg into guard. Cantwell didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chojacki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chojacki stops Cantwell from standing up.
Chojacki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chojacki is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Chojacki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chojacki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cantwell gets a clinch.
Cantwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cantwell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cantwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chojacki's defenses.
Cantwell lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cantwell with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Cantwell.
Cantwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cantwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell scores with a knee to the head.
Cantwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cantwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cantwell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cantwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cantwell is trying to maintain a safe position but Chojacki gets an underhook and turns Cantwell into the cage.
Cantwell misses with a knee strike.
Chojacki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steve Cantwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Chojacki.
Cantwell misses with a knee to the head.
Chojacki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chojacki tries to stall but Cantwell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chojacki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cantwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chojacki shoots for a double leg takedown but Cantwell sprawls well. He's pushed Chojacki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cantwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chojacki working the ground and pound but Cantwell is defending the strikes.
Cantwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chojacki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cantwell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chojacki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chojacki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chojacki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cantwell is avoiding damage well.
Chojacki controlling the position.
Chojacki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chojacki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki decides to stand back up. Chojacki steps back and let's Cantwell get back to his feet.
Cantwell looks to clinch
and Chojacki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cantwell's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chojacki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chojacki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cantwell, up you get!
Chojacki shoots in and drives through. Cantwell sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cantwell stuffs the takedown.
Cantwell wants to clinch up but Chojacki keeps it at a distance.
Cantwell closes the distance but Chojacki moves to the side
so Chojacki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cantwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chojacki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chojacki.
Cantwell lands a good knee to the midsection. Chojacki won't want to take too many of those.
Cantwell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cantwell misses with a knee strike.
Cantwell is trying to stall.
Cantwell lands an elbow that stopped Chojacki in his tracks for a moment.
Chojacki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chojacki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cantwell misses with a knee to the head.
Cantwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cantwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chojacki blocks it with crossed arms.
Cantwell working Chojacki over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cantwell lands a knee to the head.
Chojacki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chojacki is breathing heavily.
Chojacki wants to control from the top but Cantwell keeps moving.
Cantwell wants to stand up but Chojacki is controlling him.
Shane Chojacki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chojacki postures up in Cantwell's guard and throws a big left but Cantwell blocks it.
Chojacki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Steve Cantwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cantwell moves in looking to clinch but Chojacki pushes him off.
Cantwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chojacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chojacki shoots in for a double leg but Cantwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cantwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Chojacki circles away.
Cantwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chojacki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cantwell forces Chojacki back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cantwell.
Cantwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cantwell.
Cantwell lands an elbow just above Chojacki 's eye.
Cantwell gets underhooks to prevent Chojacki's takedown attempt.
Steve Cantwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Chojacki.
Cantwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell with a knee to the head.
Cantwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cantwell lands an elbow just above Chojacki 's eye.
Cantwell lands a knee to the body.
Cantwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cantwell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steve Cantwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chojacki looking for a takedown.
Chojacki is trying to pull guard but Cantwell has him pressed against the cage.
Cantwell is trying to stall.
Chojacki gets control of Cantwell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chojacki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cantwell tries to stand but Chojacki is controlling from the bottom.
Chojacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cantwell is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cantwell wants to stand and escape but instead Chojacki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chojacki trying to move into half guard but instead Cantwell has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chojacki trying to keep a closed guard but Cantwell is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Chojacki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cantwell is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cantwell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cantwell wants to clinch up but Chojacki keeps it at a distance.
Cantwell leaves Chojacki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cantwell tries to clinch up
and Chojacki counters by clinching up.
Chojacki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cantwell after a bit of a struggle.
Cantwell keeps control of Chojacki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chojacki is looking for a takedown.
Steve Cantwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Chojacki.
Cantwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cantwell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chojacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chojacki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cantwell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantwell landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Cantwell.
Cantwell lands an elbow inside that Chojacki shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwell with a knee to the head.
Chojacki is rocked!
Cantwell is trying to stall.
Chojacki is still on wobbly legs! Can Cantwell finish him?
Chojacki seems to have recovered his senses.
Cantwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chojacki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cantwell working Chojacki over with knees to the body.
Cantwell scores with a knee to the head.
Cantwell lands a knee to the body.
Cantwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cantwell connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cantwell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chojacki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chojacki's face.
Chojacki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cantwell smiles and moves away.
Chojacki has a takedown stuffed.
Cantwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cantwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chojacki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cantwell swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Cantwell as Chojacki shoots in.
Steve Cantwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantwell is looking to clinch.
Cantwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chojacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve Cantwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cantwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chojacki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cantwell clinches up against the cage.
Chojacki is looking to break free of the clinch but Cantwell has double underhooks.
Cantwell working Chojacki over with knees to the body.
Cantwell taking a breather.
Chojacki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cantwell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cantwell landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chojacki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cantwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantwell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cantwell lands a nice elbow.
Cantwell lands an elbow inside.
Cantwell has Chojacki pushed against the cage.
Cantwell landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cantwell.
Cantwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cantwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Cantwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chojacki's defenses.
Cantwell lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cantwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantwell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cantwell!
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