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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki has chosen The Shredder - (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV) Badass Remix as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oroku Saki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saki fails to land the takedown.
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Dante Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oroku Saki.
Saki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Rua scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saki's waist but Saki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rua off to one side.
Saki throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
Saki scores with a jab to the head.
Saki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
Rua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saki circles away.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saki avoids it really well and circles away.
Rua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki wants to clinch
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Saki.
Saki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Saki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rua is pulling down on Saki's head. It's preventing any offense from Saki, at least for the moment.
Saki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua controls Saki momentarily but Saki frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua seems keen to control Saki's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua controls Saki momentarily but Saki frees himself.
Saki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki postures up.
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Dante Rua wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saki wants to get back to full guard but Rua has mounted him!
Saki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rua content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control the pace but Saki is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Saki misses.
Saki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Saki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saki.
Dante Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oroku Saki.
Saki shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Saki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua counters with a single leg into guard. Saki didn't expect that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rua content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saki for as long as he can get away with.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Saki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Rua just wasn't active enough.
Saki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into Saki's guard.
Saki is trying to keep Rua in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
Rua trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
Rua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saki's guard.
Rua has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saki is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
Saki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saki tries to reverse the position but Rua maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki tries to control Rua's body but Rua pushes him off. Saki squirms to his side and now Rua has his back!
Rua controlling the position well here. Saki rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Rua dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saki shoots for a takedown but Rua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from Saki. No joy for Rua on that attempt.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Saki.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rua avoids the head kick by Saki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dante Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oroku Saki.
Saki tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua blocks a head kick by Saki.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Saki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saki misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Rua as Saki shoots in.
Saki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saki wants to clinch but Rua slips to the side
and Rua counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saki!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dante Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Saki wants to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Rua just wasn't active enough.
Rua leaves Saki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Oroku Saki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Dante Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saki misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fat Lip- Sum 41. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Corozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Miles!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Corozzo to the ground. Miles is now in Corozzo's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miles trying to control but Corozzo is working from the bottom.
Miles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Corozzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Corozzo has escaped and now he's on top!
Corozzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Corozzo stands up from Miles's guard - Corozzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo is looking to clinch but Miles is avoiding it.
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Corozzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Corozzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Corozzo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles breaks from Corozzo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Corozzo working to try and regain half guard.
Corozzo regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is looking to advance position but Corozzo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo gets full guard.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet but Miles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miles looking to sit in guard and control but Corozzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Corozzo preventing the sweep.
Corozzo stands and steps away. Miles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Miles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corozzo forces Miles back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants a takedown.
Miles looks gassed!
Corozzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miles's elbow.
Corozzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corozzo scores with a knee to the head.
Corozzo lands an elbow inside that Miles shrugs off.
Corozzo lands with a right to the head.
Corozzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miles throws a one two combo.
Corozzo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Corozzo is in Miles's guard.
Corozzo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miles, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corozzo pushes Miles up against the cage in a clinch.
Corozzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corozzo scores with a knee to the head.
Miles wants to get back to striking at distance but Corozzo won't allow it.
Miles wants to break free but Corozzo has control.
Corozzo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miles can't fight it off and eventually Corozzo manages to take the fight to the floor. Miles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miles is working an open guard so Corozzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Corozzo moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corozzo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corozzo taking a breather.
Corozzo lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Corozzo 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.
Corozzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobby Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles shoots in but no luck this time.
Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miles wants it to stay on the feet.
Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miles.
Corozzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Corozzo lands a knee to the head.
Corozzo has Miles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miles tries to pull guard but Corozzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Miles drops back down to his feet.
Corozzo slowing the pace effectively.
Miles is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corozzo landing knees to the head.
Corozzo misses with the head strike.
Corozzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corozzo drags the fight down to the ground.
Miles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Corozzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet but Miles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miles looking to sit in guard and control but Corozzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bobby Corozzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corozzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corozzo tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Miles takes a swing at Corozzo's ribcage but misses.
Corozzo is looking to clinch but Miles is avoiding it.
Corozzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Corozzo. No joy for Miles on that attempt.
Corozzo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miles sprawls well. Miles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corozzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Corozzo moves into the clinch.
Corozzo breaks from the clinch.
Corozzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Corozzo wants to clinch up but Miles keeps it at a distance.
Corozzo clinches with his opponent.
Corozzo taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corozzo crunches a lovely knee into Miles's ribcage.
Corozzo landing knees to the body.
Corozzo with a knee to the head.
Corozzo is trying to drag Miles to the mat but Miles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corozzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corozzo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Corozzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corozzo trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Miles is working an open guard so Corozzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Corozzo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Miles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Corozzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corozzo tries to clinch up.
Miles tries to clinch there but Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miles avoids it really well and circles away.
Corozzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Corozzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Miles trying to control but Corozzo postures up.
Corozzo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miles to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corozzo moves in looking to clinch but Miles pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corozzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corozzo has his takedown stuffed
and Miles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miles looking to sit in guard and control but Corozzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Corozzo stands up and waves to Miles to follow him.
Corozzo forces Miles back against the cage and clinches.
Miles jumps guard but Corozzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miles looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
Corozzo landing knees to the head.
Corozzo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corozzo scores with a knee to the head.
Corozzo scores with a knee to the head.
Corozzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miles's face.
Corozzo trying to control the position but instead, Miles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corozzo into the cage.
Corozzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
Corozzo misses with a knee to the head.
Corozzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corozzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corozzo has Miles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Corozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corozzo misses with a knee strike.
Miles is trying to pull guard but Corozzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corozzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles can't break the clinch.
Corozzo connects with a knee to the head.
Miles tries for a takedown but Corozzo manages to get underhooks.
Miles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miles is trying to break the clinch but Corozzo has him pressed against the cage.
Corozzo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miles can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miles has his foot on Corozzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corozzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobby Corozzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corozzo stands up and waves to Miles to follow him.
Corozzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miles has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corozzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruno Miles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Corozzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles throws a head kick but Corozzo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Corozzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corozzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Corozzo!
Bobby Corozzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colt Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Plum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Plum.
Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plum rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa jumps into guard, dragging Plum to the mat.
Plum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Plum from controlling successfully.
Plum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plum postures up in Balboa's guard and throws a big left but Balboa blocks it.
Plum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balboa looking for a sweep. Not yet Balboa, not yet.
Balboa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balboa is on top in guard.
Plum trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Plum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Plum keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Plum wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa cracks Plum with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa postures up.
Balboa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Plum 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Colt Plum.
Plum tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balboa but Balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa works over Plum's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plum moves into the clinch successfully.
Plum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Plum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colt Plum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Plum holds him up against the cage and eventually Balboa drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balboa under the eye.
Balboa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plum.
Plum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balboa moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plum swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Balboa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Plum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - Plum circles away.
Plum shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Balboa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Plum has a takedown stuffed.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt.
Rocky Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colt Plum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plum slaps away a takedown attempt from Balboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Plum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plum keeps Balboa at a distance using the push kick.
Balboa thows a body shot but no joy.
Plum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Colt Plum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa rushes Plum and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balboa jumps guard but Plum stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Balboa jumps guard but Plum stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plum manages to break the clinch.
Plum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plum throws a push kick but Balboa slaps the foot to one side.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Plum.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plum tries a head kick but it misses.
Plum throws a leg kick which misses Balboa's front leg but catches the back leg as Balboa tries to avoid it.
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balboa scores a takedown into full mount!
Balboa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa trying to control but Plum is having none of it.
Balboa landing strikes from the mount.
Plum working to try and regain half guard.
Balboa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Plum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balboa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Plum's face.
Balboa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa looking to control but Plum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plum taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Plum hang on?
Balboa throws some wild stikes that Plum manages to avoid easily.
Plum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Plum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Plum tries to get out of the position.
Balboa scoring with strikes but Plum is staying in there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Balboa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Balboa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Plum's face.
Plum is rocked!
A big strike lands for Balboa! That's really hurt Plum and he's turned his back - Balboa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Balboa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KC Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen Boom-POD as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Monroe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Monroe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, KC Storm!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Storm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot.
Storm looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm is rocked!
Storm is aggressively charging in as Monroe backs up avoiding any damage. Monroe tosses out a jab and Storm runs right into it face first! Storm is out cold! Monroe dropped down on all fours and is barking in Storm's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Monroe!
Our winner, Jon Monroe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Schwensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Williams (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Schwensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Schwensen misses.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Schwensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Schwensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schwensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams closes the distance but Schwensen moves to the side
and Schwensen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Schwensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams wants to stand but Schwensen is controlling the position.
Schwensen landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwensen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Schwensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schwensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Schwensen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwensen cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Schwensen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schwensen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Schwensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Schwensen controlling the position.
Williams wants to control but Schwensen postures up.
Schwensen landing strikes.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schwensen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schwensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Schwensen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Williams trying to remain calm as Schwensen controls from the top position.
Williams looks gassed!
Schwensen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Schwensen scoring with strikes.
Schwensen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schwensen cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schwensen scores with punches from side control.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Schwensen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen scoring with punches from side control.
Schwensen slows the pace down.
Schwensen is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schwensen is staying tight to Williams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schwensen is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Williams tries to bench press Schwensen off him but Schwensen keeps the position.
Schwensen looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schwensen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwensen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Schwensen working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schwensen scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schwensen connects with a decent elbow.
Williams seems a little lost for a moment, as Schwensen dominates the positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on Schwensen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schwensen scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Schwensen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schwensen prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Schwensen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schwensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Schwensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwensen stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Schwensen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schwensen lands a couple of elbows.
Schwensen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Schwensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schwensen lands a couple of digs.
Schwensen passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwensen drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Schwensen winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schwensen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schwensen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwensen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schwensen is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Schwensen stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Schwensen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams tries to hold on but Schwensen pushes him away.
Schwensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
Schwensen controlling from mount.
Schwensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Williams is bucking up trying to escape but Schwensen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schwensen controlling from mount.
Schwensen with good strikes from the mount here!
Schwensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kalle Schwensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwensen controlling the pace for now.
Schwensen is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Schwensen finish him?
Schwensen with a couple of short strikes.
Schwensen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Schwensen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schwensen working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwensen controlling from mount.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwensen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A big strike lands for Schwensen! That's really hurt Williams and he's turned his back - Schwensen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Schwensen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Schwensen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tohino Cerezo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tohino Cerezo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Cerezo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cerezo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Cerezo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerezo.
Smith throws a body punch but Cerezo moves out of range.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerezo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cerezo is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cerezo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cerezo is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Cerezo is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerezo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cerezo to get the leverage.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is not content to let Cerezo control the position.
Cerezo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerezo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cerezo to get the leverage.
Cerezo is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Cerezo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Cerezo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cerezo.
Cerezo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cerezo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Cerezo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cerezo seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith pushes Cerezo off looking to stand but Cerezo dives back in and keeps control.
Cerezo seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith pushes Cerezo off looking to stand but Cerezo dives back in and keeps control.
Cerezo is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerezo passes to full mount!
Cerezo wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cerezo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tohino Cerezo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Cerezo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerezo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cerezo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cerezo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cerezo somewhat.
Tohino Cerezo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cerezo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cerezo trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerezo seems to be looking for submissions.
Tohino Cerezo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes Cerezo off looking to stand but Cerezo dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerezo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cerezo trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Cerezo trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Cerezo is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cerezo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cerezo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerezo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cerezo.
Cerezo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Cerezo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerezo prevents Smith from standing back up.
Cerezo is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Cerezo wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerezo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Cerezo eventually gives up the hold.
Cerezo prevents Smith from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerezo works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tohino Cerezo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cerezo shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Cerezo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cerezo takes one on the button.
Smith throws a right hand that Cerezo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cerezo also avoids with ease.
Cerezo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cerezo cracks Smith with a good jab.
Cerezo misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cerezo.
Jab from Smith.
Cerezo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fakes the body blow, causing Cerezo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cerezo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Smith!
Corey Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Roughcut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Invincible By Adelitas Way. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Roughcut!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughcut misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Roughcut!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roughcut tries to lock up and control but Martin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martin with shots to the head and body - Roughcut looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughcut sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roughcut is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roughcut wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Roughcut looks gassed!
Martin winds up and cracks Roughcut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roughcut wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin slips a nice elbow through Roughcut's hands, connecting with Roughcut's forehead.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin slips a nice elbow through Roughcut's hands, connecting with Roughcut's forehead.
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roughcut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin working Roughcut over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Martin.
Martin lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Roughcut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
Roughcut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martin slips a nice elbow through Roughcut's hands, connecting with Roughcut's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughcut on the ground.
Roughcut taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.
Martin drops an elbow to the side of Roughcut's head.
Roughcut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Martin is looking to advance position but Roughcut won't allow it.
Roughcut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
Roughcut won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Martin working Roughcut over with strikes.
Martin winds up and cracks Roughcut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martin thows a huge punch but Roughcut dodges it nicely.
Roughcut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Roughcut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roughcut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Roughcut had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin stands up over Roughcut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roughcut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughcut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Roughcut's legs - danger averted.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Roughcut controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roughcut's head.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roughcut's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roughcut tries to strike from the bottom.
Martin cracks Roughcut with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roughcut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin cracks Roughcut with a solid left hand.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughcut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Roughcut's legs - danger averted.
Martin cracks Roughcut with a solid left hand.
Martin chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.
Martin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roughcut is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roughcut's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martin shoots in and bounces Roughcut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martin is in close to Roughcut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roughcut's head.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Roughcut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Roughcut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Roughcut is tightening it up a little... Martin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Martin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Martin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Roughcut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald Roughcut!
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