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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mack Gerhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takuma Tachibana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerhardt comes to the cage accompanied by Gangstagrass - Long Hard Times to Come. Mack Gerhardt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Gerhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takuma Tachibana!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerhardt is looking to clinch but Tachibana is avoiding it.
Tachibana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tachibana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tachibana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerhardt tries to strike from the bottom.
Gerhardt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tachibana looking to sit in guard and control but Gerhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gerhardt preventing the sweep.
Tachibana has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gerhardt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tachibana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gerhardt, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tachibana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tachibana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tachibana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tachibana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tachibana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tachibana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tachibana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gerhardt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tachibana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tachibana lands a couple of digs.
Tachibana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tachibana distracts Gerhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tachibana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tachibana landing with the ground and pound.
Tachibana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tachibana wants to control from the top but Gerhardt keeps moving.
Tachibana scoring with some ground and pound.
Tachibana stands up over Gerhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tachibana throws a big elbow that misses.
Tachibana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tachibana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tachibana has managed to get both his arms back between Gerhardt's legs - danger averted.
Tachibana cracks Gerhardt with a solid left hand.
Tachibana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tachibana is working Gerhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tachibana looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tachibana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerhardt striking off his back but it's not causing Tachibana any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tachibana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tachibana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tachibana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gerhardt is breathing heavily.
Gerhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tachibana works over Gerhardt with some ground and pound from guard.
Tachibana stands up over Gerhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tachibana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tachibana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tachibana with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tachibana with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tachibana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tachibana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tachibana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerhardt keeping full guard, as Tachibana tries to pass.
Tachibana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tachibana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tachibana works over Gerhardt with some ground and pound from guard.
Tachibana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tachibana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tachibana stands up over Gerhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gerhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tachibana defends well.
Tachibana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Tachibana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tachibana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gerhardt to the ground. Tachibana is now in Gerhardt's guard.
Gerhardt keeping moving, preventing Tachibana from controlling successfully.
Tachibana is stalling in the full guard.
Tachibana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tachibana defends well.
Tachibana lands a couple of elbows.
Tachibana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tachibana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tachibana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tachibana defends it easily.
Gerhardt has momentary wrist control but Tachibana slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tachibana is working Gerhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tachibana lands a couple of elbows.
Tachibana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerhardt wants to stand but Tachibana is controlling the position.
Tachibana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tachibana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tachibana lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tachibana cracks Gerhardt with a solid left hand.
Takuma Tachibana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tachibana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tachibana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerhardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tachibana controls the pace.
Tachibana lands a couple of digs.
Tachibana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tachibana distracts Gerhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tachibana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tachibana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tachibana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana is stalling in the full guard.
Tachibana chips away with some ground and pound.
Tachibana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Takuma Tachibana wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tachibana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gerhardt has hold of Tachibana's hands but Tachibana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tachibana working over Gerhardt with some ground and pound. Gerhardt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tachibana drops an elbow to the side of Gerhardt's head.
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!
Tachibana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Tachibana.
Tachibana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tachibana is nestled in close to Gerhardt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gerhardt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tachibana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tachibana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tachibana not doing much here.
Gerhardt tries to kick Tachibana off but Tachibana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tachibana is nestled in close to Gerhardt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tachibana trying to mount his opponent but Gerhardt defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Tachibana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tachibana throws a wild body kick that Gerhardt sees coming a mile off.
Tachibana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tachibana showed some decent athleticism there.
Tachibana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tachibana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tachibana controlling the action here.
Tachibana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tachibana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tachibana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tachibana pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tachibana working Gerhardt over with strikes.
Tachibana content to control rather than advance.
Gerhardt taking some punishment here, with Tachibana in his half guard.
Tachibana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerhardt punching from the bottom.
Tachibana working Gerhardt over with strikes.
Tachibana winds up and cracks Gerhardt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tachibana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gerhardt won't allow Tachibana to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Tachibana working the head and body with strikes.
Tachibana lands with a punch from half guard.
Gerhardt is rocked!
Nice strikes from Tachibana there.
Oh Gerhardt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tachibana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tachibana content to control rather than advance.
Tachibana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerhardt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tachibana lands a big elbow - Gerhardt is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tachibana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takuma Tachibana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belanger comes to the cage accompanied by Infernal Majesty - None Shall Defy. Brit has chosen Same in the End as his entrance music. Michael Belanger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Brit's chin.
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Belanger!
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, Jimmy Brit!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belanger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brit closes the distance and clinches up with Belanger, looking for a takedown. Brit pushes Belanger against the cage but Belanger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brit shoots for a double leg takedown but Belanger sprawls well. He's pushed Brit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belanger. Brit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belanger sizes up Brit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belanger misses with a left hand
and Brit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brit throws a hook but Belanger blocks it.
Belanger throws an off balance right hand
and Brit counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Brit lands but Belanger takes it in his stride.
Brit punishes Belanger's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brit.
Brit moves out of range of the strikes.
Belanger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brit shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense.
Michael Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Brit.
The fighters circling - Belanger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Belanger misses
and Brit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belanger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belanger misses with a looping right.
Brit looks to land a body kick but Belanger moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brit misses with a leg kick
and Belanger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brit ducks under a wild hook from Belanger.
Belanger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brit counters with an outside leg kick.
Belanger lands a jab.
Brit looks to land a left hand but Belanger moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belanger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brit.
Belanger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Brit is just out of range.
Belanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brit moves away.
Brit forces Belanger back against the cage and clinches.
Belanger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belanger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belanger lands a right hand.
Brit pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belanger stands and throws Brit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger trying to control from half guard but Brit is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Brit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belanger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belanger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brit manages to avoid it.
Brit moves out of range of the strikes.
Brit throws a head kick that misses
and Belanger counters with a right hand to the body.
Brit moves away from the strike by Belanger.
Belanger throws a looping overhand right but Brit ducks down to avoid it.
Brit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a lunging right hand
and Brit counters with a head kick. That will keep Belanger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Belanger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brit.
Brit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brit is looking to take a break and control but Belanger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is trying to control Brit's posture but Brit avoids it.
Brit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brit in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Brit crashes against the mat.
Brit misses with the ground and pound.
Belanger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belanger defending well though.
Belanger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brit trying to mount his opponent but Belanger defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Brit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Belanger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belanger throws a shot to the body.
Brit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belanger misses with a hook
and Brit counters with an outside leg kick.
Brit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belanger.
Brit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belanger misses with a wild body shot.
Belanger digs a good hook to Brit's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belanger misses with a hook
and Brit counters with a stiff right hand.
Belanger thuds a left hand into Brit's body.
Belanger with a hook.
Brit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belanger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belanger throws the left hand but Brit avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger moves out of range of the strikes.
Brit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belanger.
Brit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belanger checks a leg kick nicely.
Belanger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belanger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger lands a right hook to the body.
Brit throws a head kick that misses
and Belanger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brit avoids the body shot from Belanger.
Brit misses with a body punch
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimmy Brit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brit tries a head kick but it misses.
Belanger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belanger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belanger throws a body punch but Brit moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Brit.
Brit throws a lazy head kick
and Belanger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belanger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Brit.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brit.
Michael Belanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brit scores with a spinning back kick!
Brit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brit slips under a jab from Belanger.
Brit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Belanger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brit 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jimmy Brit!
A relieved looking Jimmy Brit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronkowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Power. Robbie Gronkowski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Brawler
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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, Robbie Gronkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sieve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sieve rushes Gronkowski and presses him up against the cage.
Gronkowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Sieve won't allow it.
Gronkowski is trying to break the clinch but Sieve has him pressed against the cage.
Sieve prevents Gronkowski from breaking the clinch.
Sieve is trying to trip Gronkowski. He has hold of a leg but Gronkowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sieve persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sieve seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sieve trying to control the position from guard on top but Gronkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sieve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gronkowski is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve stops Gronkowski from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cody Sieve.
Sieve scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gronkowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sieve on the ground.
Gronkowski pushes Sieve off looking to stand but Sieve dives back in and keeps control.
Sieve frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sieve tries to control but Gronkowski wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sieve with shots to the head and body - Gronkowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sieve throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gronkowski because Sieve loaded up on that one.
Gronkowski really wants to buck Sieve off and get back to his feet.
Gronkowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sieve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sieve trying to control but Gronkowski is having none of it.
Gronkowski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four 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.
Gronkowski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sieve looking to finish with strikes here!
Sieve looking to control but Gronkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Sieve dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gronkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Gronkowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gronkowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gronkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Sieve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sieve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sieve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gronkowski's waist but Gronkowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sieve off to one side.
Gronkowski throws a nice looking combination but Sieve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sieve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gronkowski counters with a left and a right that stings Sieve.
Robbie Gronkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Sieve.
Gronkowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gronkowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gronkowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gronkowski leaves Sieve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gronkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve moves out of range of the body kick.
Gronkowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sieve.
Gronkowski throws a right and a left that Sieve avoids nicely.
Gronkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sieve.
Sieve misses the shot to the body.
Sieve blocks a leg kick.
Gronkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gronkowski throws a series of punches but Sieve avoids them all with ease.
Gronkowski throws a nice looking combination but Sieve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gronkowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sieve.
Gronkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Sieve changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gronkowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sieve laying and praying for a moment but Gronkowski takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gronkowski is not content to let Sieve control the position.
Cody Sieve has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sieve is pressing down on Gronkowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gronkowski is holding on for now.
Sieve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gronkowski has one foot on Sieve's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gronkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gronkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sieve shoots for a takedown but Gronkowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gronkowski misses with the combination.
Gronkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Gronkowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gronkowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gronkowski throws a nice looking combination but Sieve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sieve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gronkowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Gronkowski.
Sieve tries for a takedown but Gronkowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gronkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gronkowski misses with a wild combination.
Gronkowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sieve counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gronkowski's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sieve connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Robbie Gronkowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sieve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gronkowski circles away.
Sieve blocks a head kick by Gronkowski.
Sieve manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gronkowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Gronkowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Sieve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sieve throwing strikes but missing.
Sieve wants to control from the top but Gronkowski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cody Sieve has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gronkowski throws a combination. Sieve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sieve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gronkowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body kick from Gronkowski.
Gronkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robbie Gronkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gronkowski throws a right hand that Sieve ducks under and follows up with a left that Sieve also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Gronkowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gronkowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Gronkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Robbie Gronkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gronkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sieve shoots in for a double leg but Gronkowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robbie Gronkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Sieve.
Gronkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sieve shoots for a takedown but Gronkowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gronkowski sizes up Sieve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gronkowski throws a series of punches but Sieve moves out of range.
Sieve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gronkowski but Gronkowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sieve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gronkowski circles away.
Gronkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Sieve moves out of range easily.
Sieve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gronkowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sieve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gronkowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gronkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gronkowski. No joy for Sieve on that attempt.
Gronkowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sieve backs up against the cage.
Gronkowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sieve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Gronkowski does no damage.
Sieve rushes Gronkowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sieve turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sieve manages to end up in side control.
Gronkowski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sieve closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gronkowski did well to prevent Sieve getting side control.
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.
Gronkowski is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sieve throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sieve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sieve trying to control the pace.
Robbie Gronkowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sieve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gronkowski.
Robbie Gronkowski is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sieve is defended easily by Gronkowski.
Gronkowski throws a series of punches but Sieve moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cody Sieve.
I think Sieve 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Sieve!
Cody Sieve 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 Sergio Bodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Bodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodi connects with a right hand. Redfield shakes it off.
Redfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bodi swivels and escapes.
Bodi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redfield tries to clinch there but Bodi circles away.
Redfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Bodi.
Redfield blocks a head kick by Bodi.
Bodi connects with a leg kick. Redfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redfield closes the distance and clinches up with Bodi, looking for a takedown. Redfield pushes Bodi against the cage but Bodi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bodi moves out of range of the body kick from Redfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bodi scores with a kick to the body.
Redfield tries to move into range but Bodi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bodi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redfield.
Sergio Bodi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Bodi throws a head kick that misses.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bodi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Redfield has his takedown stuffed
and Redfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redfield looks gassed!
Redfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Bodi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redfield thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Bodi. Bodi gets slowly back to his feet.
Redfield takes one on the button.
Redfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bodi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Redfield is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield shoots and misses
letting Bodi counter with a right hand.
Redfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Bodi finish him?
Bodi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bodi throws a shot to the body.
Bodi has managed to clinch.
Bodi manages to break the clinch.
Bodi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Redfield wants to control but Bodi is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redfield is looking to improve his position.
Bodi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sergio Bodi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bodi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Redfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bodi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bodi gets to his feet - Redfield follows without any prompting.
Bodi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Redfield!
Bodi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Redfield misses
and Bodi counters with a crisp right that sends Redfield to the canvas! Bodi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Bodi!
Sergio Bodi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Holcomb's shoulder, as Holcomb tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holcomb.
Holcomb scores with a shot to the body.
Holcomb shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holcomb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Holcomb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb works his way into side control.
Holcomb is staying tight to Tyson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Holcomb moves into full mount!
Holcomb moves to the back position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to defend against the choke here but Holcomb has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Holcomb Tightens the hold and Tyson taps out furiously! Holcomb displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harvey Holcomb!
Harvey Holcomb managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Silvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Tabs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Silvic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Tabs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tabs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvic counters with a nice uppercut.
Tabs fails with the takedown
and Silvic counters with a leg kick.
Silvic dips to his left and cracks Tabs with an uppercut!
Tabs shoots and misses
and Silvic counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominick Silvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Tabs.
Silvic works Tabs's body with a nice hook.
Silvic connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Silvic.
Silvic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tabs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silvic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tabs's head.
Tabs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvic counters with a nice leg kick.
Tabs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvic.
Jesus Tabs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tabs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silvic pushes Tabs off looking to stand but Tabs dives back in and keeps control.
Silvic is defending against the submission attempts here by Tabs.
Silvic is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tabs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tabs stops Silvic from getting back to his feet.
Tabs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silvic sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silvic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tabs on the ground.
Silvic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tabs seems to be looking for submissions.
Tabs stops Silvic from getting back to his feet.
Tabs is looking for a kimura here.
Tabs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silvic sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabs wants to work for an arm triangle but Silvic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silvic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tabs is working for a kimura but Silvic is defending it quite comfortably.
Tabs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silvic defends it well.
Silvic tries to kick Tabs off but Tabs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabs is working for a kimura but Silvic is defending it quite comfortably.
Silvic kicks off Tabs and gets to his feet.
Silvic lands a jab to the nose.
Tabs misses with a takedown
and Silvic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tabs backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silvic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Silvic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tabs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tabs walks into a left hand.
Tabs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvic counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominick Silvic is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvic.
Tabs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silvic lands a nice hook to Tabs's body. Tabs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silvic cracks Tabs with a good jab.
That kick from Silvic tenderised Tabs's leg. Tabs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Silvic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silvic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silvic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tabs's calf.
Dominick Silvic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvic scores with a leg kick.
Silvic connects with a looping right hand.
Tabs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silvic cracks Tabs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tabs walks into a stiff left hand from Silvic.
Tabs is breathing heavily.
Silvic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabs fails with the takedown
and Silvic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dominick Silvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Tabs.
Tabs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tabs has his takedown stuffed
and Silvic counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silvic.
Silvic stuns Tabs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silvic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tabs. That did some damage!
Silvic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvic lands a high kick!
A left lands for Silvic.
Tabs is rocked!
Silvic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tabs.
Tabs is still on wobbly legs! Can Silvic finish him?
Silvic throws a right and a left that Tabs avoids nicely.
Tabs seems to have recovered his senses.
Silvic throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tabs's head.
Silvic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silvic lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silvic.
Silvic cracks Tabs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silvic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabs can do to turn this around?
Silvic digs a good hook to Tabs's body.
Silvic throws a head kick that Tabs semi-blocks.
Tabs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silvic. Silvic obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silvic.
Silvic throws a shot to the body.
Silvic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tabs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silvic throws a right and a left that Tabs avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Silvic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silvic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tabs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silvic. Silvic obviously looking to wear him down.
Silvic scores with a three punch combo!
Tabs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tabs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silvic scores with a body shot.
Silvic feints and then cracks Tabs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tabs down.
Good standup being displayed there by Silvic as he connects with a hook.
Silvic jabs Tabs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silvic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tabs. That did some damage!
Silvic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silvic lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Silvic.
Silvic scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tabs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silvic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tabs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvic.
Tabs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tabs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silvic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tabs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dominick Silvic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvic lands a high kick!
A combination from Silvic does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silvic.
A nice combination there by Silvic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tabs tries for a takedown but Silvic circles away easily
and Silvic counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvic, right into the meat.
Silvic jabs Tabs right on the nose. Tabs blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Silvic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silvic lands with an overhand left.
Silvic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tabs with a poor takedown
and Silvic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silvic misses with a head kick.
Silvic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tabs's hands.
Tabs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tabs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tabs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tabs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominick Silvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Tabs.
Tabs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silvic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tabs shoots and misses
and Silvic counters with a nice leg kick.
Tabs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tabs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Silvic coming out on top.
Tabs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tabs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silvic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tabs's head.
Tabs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silvic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tabs's head.
Tabs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tabs thinking.
Silvic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tabs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tabs moves forwards but Silvic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tabs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tabs fails with the takedown
and Silvic counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvic thuds a left hand into Tabs's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvic thows a body kick. Tabs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvic scores with a leg kick.
Tabs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silvic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silvic scores with a three punch combo!
Silvic throws a head kick that Tabs semi-blocks.
Silvic throws a wild body kick that Tabs sees coming a mile off.
Tabs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silvic tries to kick Tabs off but Tabs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tabs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Silvic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tabs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Tabs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feilo Meloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meloy comes to the cage accompanied by Burzum - Hvis Lyset Tar Oss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Feilo Meloy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaiser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Soze. Those never looked like landing.
Meloy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soze has a takedown stuffed.
Soze throws a looping overhand right but Meloy ducks down to avoid it.
Soze throws a nice looking combination but Meloy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soze throws a nice looking combination but Meloy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meloy tries to avoid it but Soze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meloy to the ground. Meloy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Soze misses.
Soze throws an off balance right hand
and Soze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meloy moves in looking to clinch but Soze pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meloy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soze.
Feilo Meloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Soze.
Meloy ducks under a wild hook from Soze.
Meloy ducks under a wild hook from Soze.
Meloy forces Soze back against the cage and clinches.
Meloy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soze backwards.
Meloy misses with the head strike.
Soze wants to break free but Meloy has control.
A short left from Meloy.
Soze blocks a body shot from Meloy.
Soze blocks a body shot from Meloy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meloy ducks under a wild hook from Soze.
Kaiser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soze swings widly with a right hand
and Meloy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meloy has Soze pushed against the cage.
Meloy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meloy can't find room to land a body shot as Soze controls the action.
Soze is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Meloy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meloy prevents it.
Meloy is working Soze over against the cage.
Soze letting Meloy take a breather here.
Soze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Meloy counter with a right hand.
Soze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meloy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soze swings widly with a right hand
and Meloy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meloy jabs Soze right on the nose. Soze blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soze.
Soze shoots in but Meloy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meloy slips under a jab from Soze.
Soze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soze might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soze throws the left hand but Meloy avoids the punch easily.
Soze walks into a left hand.
Meloy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feilo Meloy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meloy avoids the body shot from Soze.
Meloy tries to clinch but Soze moves out of range.
Meloy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meloy takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Soze catches Meloy right on the button with a cross.
Soze fails with the takedown.
Soze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meloys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soze misses with a looping left.
Meloy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meloy scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Soze or perhaps it was just good defense by Meloy which made him look bad.
Meloy blocks a jab.
Soze with a jab.
Meloy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meloy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soze.
Soze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meloy moves away.
Meloy tries to clinch up but Soze circles away and keeps his distance.
Meloy slips a straight right by Soze.
Soze misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze shoots in looking for a takedown. Meloy tries to sprawl out of it but Soze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meloy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Feilo Meloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Soze.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soze is defended easily by Meloy.
Meloy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaiser Soze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soze misses with a right hand
enabling Meloy to counter with a crisp jab.
Soze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soze with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze shoots and misses
and Meloy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meloy stalling the fight.
Soze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meloy lands a hook that snaps the head of Soze backwards.
Meloy can't find room to land a body shot as Soze controls the action.
Meloy tries to throw a body punch but Soze avoids it by throwing Meloy back against the cage.
Meloy misses with the head strike.
Meloy lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meloy keeps control of Soze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Soze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meloy lands a shoulder strike.
Soze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meloy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meloy leaves Soze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meloy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meloy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soze shoots for a takedown but Meloy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meloy tries to close the distance and clinch but Soze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Soze. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Soze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soze misses with a left hand
and Meloy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meloy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meloy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meloy thows a body shot but no joy.
Soze fails with the takedown
and Meloy counters with a right hand to the body.
Meloy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soze throws out a loose jab but Meloy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meloy tries to clinch up.
Kaiser Soze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meloy tries to close the distance and clinch but Soze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meloy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soze.
Feilo Meloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Soze.
Soze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soze avoids the body shot from Meloy.
Meloy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meloy tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Meloy as Soze shoots in.
Soze throws a big shot that misses.
Soze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze letting Meloy take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meloy.
Soze turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Meloy gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze misses with a head shot. Meloy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Soze stopping the sweep attempt from Meloy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze throws a big right hand that misses.
Soze trying to control but Meloy is working from the bottom.
Meloy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sozeis looking to pass into half guard but Meloy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Meloy is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meloy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soze is proving hard to escape from.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kaiser Soze wasn't active enough on the ground.
Soze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meloy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meloy manages to avoid it.
Meloy with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soze misses with a combination
and Meloy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meloy lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feilo Meloy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meloy 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feilo Meloy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Feilo Meloy made sure he mentioned PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% ), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
166 lbs
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158 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Masters!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Masters jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masters.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Masters works the jab nicely.
Lee feints and as Masters raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters 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.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masters pulls Lee in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masters dives on top into guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Masters pushes his legs off easily.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Masters defends easily.
Masters stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee is thwarting Masters's attempts to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is working for a kimura but Masters is defending it quite comfortably.
Masters is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masters avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
Masters manages to get to full guard.
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Masters wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masters there!
Lee has control of Masters's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Masters regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Masters wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Bruce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Masters has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chris Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters scores with a nice strike.
Masters throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Masters throws a head kick that half lands.
Masters throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee avoids the head kick by Masters.
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking to escape.
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
Masters trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Masters defends the submission attempt.
Lee is looking to advance position but Masters won't allow it.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Masters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Masters defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee prevents Masters from improving his position.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masters has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Masters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Masters connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masters throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Masters misses with a body kick.
Masters connects with an inside leg kick.
Masters throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Lee blocks a head kick by Masters.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masters scores with a head kick.
Chris Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masters misses with a hook
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Masters holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masters just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masters walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masters can pounce on him.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters. Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Masters lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters lands a high kick!
Bruce Lee's cut is getting worse.
Masters swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee slips a jab from Masters.
Masters lands a head shot.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Masters looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters connects with a high kick.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee blocks a head kick by Masters.
Masters lands a head kick!
Masters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masters lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masters throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masters circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Masters.
Masters lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masters 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Masters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Conghaile comes to the cage accompanied by The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Turner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but O Conghaile slips the punch.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but O Conghaile slips the punch.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Conghaile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Conghaile's head.
O Conghaile throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Conghaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
O Conghaile throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Conghaile doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of O Conghaile's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner looks to land a left hand but O Conghaile moved out of range nicely.
O Conghaile looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
O Conghaile throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Conghaile avoids the head kick by Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner cracks a nice hook into O Conghaile's ribs.
Turner moves out of range as O Conghaile throws a body kick.
Turner throws a hook but O Conghaile blocks it.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends O Conghaile's belly button to the back.
Turner avoids the head kick by O Conghaile.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
O Conghaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Conghaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner throws a wild body kick that O Conghaile sees coming a mile off.
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turner throws a push kick but O Conghaile slaps the foot to one side.
Turner throws a head kick but O Conghaile moves out of range.
Turner lands a head kick. O Conghaile smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
Turner blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner cracks a nice hook into O Conghaile's ribs.
O Conghaile ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Conghaile throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Conghaile.
O Conghaile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oisin O Conghaile's cut is getting worse.
Turner with a jab.
Turner digs a good hook to O Conghaile's body.
Turner throws a body punch but O Conghaile moves out of range.
O Conghaile throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Conghaile.
Turner steps into range and cracks O Conghaile with a monster punch that buckles his knees! O Conghaile flops backwards and Turner dives into his guard looking to finish!
O Conghaile is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O Conghaile is working an open guard so Turner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh O Conghaile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Conghaile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops O Conghaile to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! O Conghaile looks to clinch but Turner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! O Conghaile taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jason Turner!
Jason Turner is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Jason Turner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors :: Happy Pills :: Video proof of all supps! [xXx] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jolley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Firnanda Talha's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firnanda Talha!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolley misses the shot to the body.
Talha dives in and grabs Jolley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jolley pushes down on Talha's head and hops out.
Talha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Talha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Jolley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
Jolley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jolley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Talha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Talha wants to get back to full guard.
Talha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Talha wants to get back to full guard.
Talha is refusing to be controlled, as Jolley sits in half guard.
Jolley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jolley wants to control the pace but Talha is squirming around nicely.
Talha tries to reverse the position but Jolley maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolley content just to control the position here.
Jolley looking to control but Talha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Talha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jolley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talha is trying to stand.
Jolley controlling from the full mount.
Talha is squirming around, avoiding Jolley's attempts to control the action.
Jolley controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Jolley just wasn't active enough.
Jolley lands with a hook. Talha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jolley lands an overhand right.
Jolley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talha.
Talha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jolley pinned against the cage. Jolley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jolley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talha fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Jolley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talha looks for a takedown but Jolley sprawls well.
Talha shoots for a double leg takedown but Jolley sprawls well. He's pushed Talha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Talha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Talha gets caught flat footed, as Jolley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley stands and throws Talha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jolley trying to control the action but Talha is working from the bottom.
Jolley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jolley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talha, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Talha has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talha keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jolley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jolley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Jolley.
Talha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jolley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Talha moves forwards but Jolley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jolley cracks Talha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jolley as he jumps to the side.
Jolley scores with the left hand. Talha knows he should have avoided that one.
James Jolley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha dodges the punch combination from Jolley.
Jolley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jolley.
Talha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jolley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Talha blocks a jab.
Talha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Jolley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
Talha misses with a takedown
and Jolley counters with a series of strikes that sends Talha to the canvas! Jolley follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Talha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jolley looking to pass the guard.
Talha is still in real trouble! Can Jolley finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jolley actively working from the bottom here.
Jolley trying to control here.
Talha seems to have recovered his senses.
Jolley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talha pulls his head out easily.
Jolley is trying to maintain the position but Talha is very close to passing his half guard.
Jolley moves into full guard.
Talha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jolley is keeping the position for now.
Jolley has his foot on Talha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talha works his way back into a safe position though.
Talha wants to control from the top but Jolley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jolley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Talha is looking to work some ground and pound but Jolley has wrist control.
Jolley looking to control.
Talha landing some decent shots from guard.
Talha stands up over Jolley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talha landing with the ground and pound.
Jolley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Talha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talha postures up.
Talha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jolley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Talha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jolley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talha defends it easily.
Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jolley has his foot on Talha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talha works his way back into a safe position though.
Jolley looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jolley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jolley throws a big shot that misses.
Talha staying out of range there.
Talha moves out of range of the strikes.
Jolley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jolley lands a right hook to the body.
Talha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jolley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jolley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talha can do to turn this around?
Talha in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Jolley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jolley stops Talha from passing to mount.
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolley is trying to control Talha's posture but Talha avoids it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Talha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Jolley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jolley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jolley is trying to get back to half guard.
Talha working away.
Jolley is trying to get back to half guard.
Talha working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jolley keeps working.
Jolley manages to get back to half guard.
James Jolley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jolley is trying to maintain the position but Talha is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jolley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jolley wants to control but Talha is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jolley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jolley is trying to maintain the position but Talha is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talha working over Jolley with some ground and pound. Jolley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jolley is looking to control Talha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jolley avoid being mounted?
Jolley tries to roll over but Talha keeps him under control.
Jolley gets back to full guard.
Jolley controls Talha momentarily but Talha frees himself.
Talha with a nice head shot there.
Talha postures up.
Talha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jolley's head.
Talha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Talha is fighting to break Jolley's control of his arms but Jolley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jolley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talha defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jolley working for a triangle but Talha defends it easily.
Talha lands a couple of digs.
Talha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Talha stands up over Jolley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Talha with a nice head shot there.
Talha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jolley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talha postures up and lands a big shot to Jolley's brow.
Talha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jolley controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Firnanda Talha just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jolley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jolley swats away the attempt to clinch by Talha.
Jolley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Talha swivels and escapes.
Talha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jolley throws a shot from downtown. Talha moves away and avoids it.
Talha stuffs the takedown.
Jolley with a jab.
Jolley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jolley wants it to stay on the feet.
Talha slips under a jab from Jolley.
Talha shoots for a takedown but Jolley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jolley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
Jolley misses with an uppercut.
Jolley swings for the body but Talha moves out of range.
Talha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jolley, pushing him back against the cage.
Talha has Jolley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Talha pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jolley tumbling to the mat - Talha dives into Jolley's guard.
Jolley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talha defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talha throwing strikes from guard but Jolley blocks nicely.
Jolley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talha throws a big elbow that misses.
Talha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jolley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talha has managed to get both his arms back between Jolley's legs - danger averted.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jolley controls Talha momentarily but Talha frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talha landing some decent shots from guard.
Talha scoring with some ground and pound.
Talha landing some decent shots from guard.
Talha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jolley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talha has managed to get both his arms back between Jolley's legs - danger averted.
Talha wants to pass the guard but Jolley is keeping the position.
Talha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jolley controls Talha momentarily but Talha frees himself.
Talha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jolley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talha postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Talha is in close to Jolley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jolley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Talha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jolley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talha distracts Jolley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jolley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Jolley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Talha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jolley counters with a two punch combo.
Talha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Talha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jolley looks for a takedown but Talha sprawls well.
Jolley lands a two punch combo.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Talha is refusing to be controlled, as Jolley sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolley is looking to advance position but Talha won't allow it.
Jolley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Talha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jolley is working for a kimura but Talha is defending it quite comfortably.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Talha tries to roll over but Jolley keeps him under control.
Jolley moves nicely into side control.
Jolley working away.
Talha is not content to let Jolley control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha tries to improve position but can't.
Jolley is trying to get an arm triangle but Talha is defending well.
Talha is trying to control Jolley's posture but Jolley avoids it.
Jolley trying to control the position but Talha is working away.
Talha tries to buck Jolley off but Jolley is having none of it.
Jolley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talha, who protects the arm well.
Talha wants to control but Jolley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jolley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Talha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Talha is trying to control Jolley's posture but Jolley avoids it.
Talha tries to buck Jolley off but Jolley is having none of it.
Talha trying to remain calm as Jolley controls from the top position.
Jolley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talha, who protects the arm well.
Jolley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jolley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jolley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James Jolley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talha trying to remain calm as Jolley controls from the top position.
Jolley is looking to take a break and control but Talha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talha tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Talha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jolley trying to control the position but Talha is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolley controlling the position.
Firnanda Talha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jolley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talha keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jolley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jolley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jolley!
James Jolley retains his featherweight title!
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