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CoV 84: Wagstaff / Silva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt which made him look bad.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Dirt blocks nicely.
Dirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Jackson 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.
Dirt working a defensive guard here.
Dirt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirt, not yet.
Dirt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dirt walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dirt but Dirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dirt pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dirt is defending well.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Dirt defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Dirt's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Dirt working a defensive guard here.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dirt dives on top into guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Jackson is working an open guard so Dirt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dirt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dirt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.
Jack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dirt lands a head kick!
Dirt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dirt gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirt misses with the combination.
Dirt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dirt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Dirt circles away easily
and Dirt counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dirt blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Dirt moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dirt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Dirt eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt 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.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Dirt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dirt moves out of range.
Dirt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dirt throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Dirt is controlling him well.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dirt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirt decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Dirt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dirt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dirt working a defensive guard here.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard.
Dirt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Dirt had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Dirt blocks nicely.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dirt.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dirt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirt shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Dirt is having none of it.
Dirt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dirt tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Dirt is proving a slippery customer.
Dirt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dirt passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Dirt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dirt decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dirt moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Dirt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson stuns Dirt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Dirt misses with a few strikes there.
Dirt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Dirt wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirt pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Dirt knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Dirt on that attempt.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dirt counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dirt's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt trying to control the position here.
Joe Dirt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson postures up in Dirt's guard and throws a big left but Dirt blocks it.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson throws a strike but Dirt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dirt preventing the sweep.
Dirt gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt clinches up against the cage.
Dirt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dirt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Dirt's guard.
Dirt pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dirt is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Jackson.
Well Dirt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joe Dirt!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Joe Dirt!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Joe Dirt!
Joe Dirt wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyme Belechnyiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by A New Game. DJ Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyme Belechnyiven!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belechnyiven looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Belechnyiven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belechnyiven landing strikes from the mount.
Belechnyiven working Smith over with strikes here.
Belechnyiven is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Smith is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyme Belechnyiven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson has chosen Emergence Of Talents as his entrance music. Bruce Banner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Benson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson blocks the body kick.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banner is trying to defend but Benson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is trying to stand back up but Benson is controlling him
Benson wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Benson eventually gives up the hold.
Benson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Benson passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benson mounts Banner! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Benson but it's paid off an Banner is forced to tap! Nice work by Benson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Benson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jak Progresso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Progresso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dance Hall Days. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jak Progresso!
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, Cal Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Progresso scores with a sloppy right hand. Peterson should have avoided that one.
It looks like Cal Peterson has been cut.
Nice cross by Progresso.
Peterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Peterson slips a jab from Progresso.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Progresso throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Progresso moves away.
Progresso takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Progresso wants a takedown but no success here.
Progresso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Progresso blocks an uppercut.
Progresso is working Peterson over against the cage.
Progresso is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Progresso lands a body shot.
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!
Progresso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Progresso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Progresso lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Progresso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Progresso.
Nice elbow from Progresso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Progresso lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.
Progresso has Peterson pushed against the cage.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Progresso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Progresso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Progresso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson tries to circle away but Progresso has him pinned against the cage.
Progresso lands an uppercut.
Progresso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Progresso.
That has opened up Cal Peterson's cut even more.
Peterson trying to stall but Progresso improves his position.
Progresso lands a body shot.
Progresso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jak Progresso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Progresso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Progresso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson is rocked!
Peterson looks gassed!
Still in the clinch, Progresso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Progresso finish him?
Progresso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Progresso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Progresso as Peterson tries to tie him up.
Peterson takes an elbow to the temple.
Progresso lands a big right hand that drops Peterson! The killer instinct kicks in and Progresso finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Progresso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jak Progresso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes into the arena with Mudvayne blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Eddie Brooks enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
A bone on bone clash there as Armstrong blocks the leg kick.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks slows down the pace here.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks taking a breather.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
Brooks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Brooks tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Eddie Brooks has been cut.
Armstrong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brooks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as Brooks tries to tie him up.
Brooks seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Brooks lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brooks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Brooks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks lands a couple of elbows.
Brooks prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Brooks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Armstrong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brooks, into his guard.
Armstrong wants to get up but he can't break Brooks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Brooks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Armstrong!
Brooks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brooks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Armstrong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brooks cracks Armstrong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brooks has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Armstrong is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Brooks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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163 lbs
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20
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cory Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaron Smith tries for a takedown but Cory Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cory Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aaron Smith at a distance.
Cory Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aaron Smith.
Cory Smith throws a jab when Aaron Smith was well out of range.
Cory Smith lands an overhand right.
Aaron Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cory Smith throws a hook to the side of Aaron Smith's head but Aaron Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Cory Smith.
Aaron Smith shoots in but Cory Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cory Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cory Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cory Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Aaron Smith.
Aaron Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Cory Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Aaron Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Cory Smith misses.
Aaron Smith staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cory Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Aaron Smith misses with a body punch.
Aaron Smith wants a takedown.
Cory Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaron Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaron Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Aaron Smith to work.
Aaron Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cory Smith has hold of one of Aaron Smith's legs. Aaron Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Cory Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cory Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aaron Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cory Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Aaron Smith's legs - danger averted.
Aaron Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aaron Smith keeping moving, preventing Cory Smith from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cory Smith advances position into side control!
Aaron Smith is trying to improve his position.
Cory Smith staying calm.
Cory Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aaron Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cory Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aaron Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cory Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aaron Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cory Smith laying and praying for a moment but Aaron Smith takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cory Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aaron Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cory Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aaron Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cory Smith pulls his head out easily.
Cory Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aaron Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aaron Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Cory Smith, looking for a takedown. Aaron Smith pushes Cory Smith against the cage but Cory Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cory Smith swings for the body but Aaron Smith moves out of range.
Cory Smith misses with a body shot.
Cory Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Aaron Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cory Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Cory Smith avoids the attempt from Aaron Smith to control.
Cory Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aaron Smith turns into him and now he's in Cory Smith's guard.
Aaron Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cory Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cory Smith keeping moving, preventing Aaron Smith from controlling successfully.
Cory Smith wants to stand but Aaron Smith is controlling the position.
Aaron Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Cory Smith is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cory Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aaron Smith wants to pass the guard but Cory Smith is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cory Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aaron Smith wants to control but Cory Smith postures up.
Aaron Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cory Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cory Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aaron Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cory Smith but great work by Aaron Smith.
Aaron Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cory Smith down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aaron Smith prevents Cory Smith from escaping the position.
Cory Smith is breathing heavily.
Aaron Smith is looking to take a break and control but Cory Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aaron Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aaron Smith working the ground and pound but Cory Smith is defending the strikes.
Cory Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aaron Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aaron Smith tries to move to full mount but Cory Smith actually manages to regain half guard.
Cory Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aaron Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aaron Smith prevents Cory Smith from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aaron Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cory Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cory Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aaron Smith staying out of range there.
Aaron Smith drops his hands momentarily and Cory Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aaron Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aaron Smith shoots in for a takedown but Cory Smith shows good takedown defense.
Cory Smith throws a right hand that Aaron Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Aaron Smith also avoids with ease.
Aaron Smith defending well as Cory Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Cory Smith is looking to chop away at Aaron Smith's legs.
Aaron Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aaron Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Cory Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cory Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aaron Smith manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cory Smith's waist but Cory Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aaron Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cory Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Aaron Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cory Smith's guard.
Aaron Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cory Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cory Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cory Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aaron Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cory Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cory Smith moves into range and clinches up with Aaron Smith.
Aaron Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Cory Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cory Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cory Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cory Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aaron Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aaron Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cory Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aaron Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aaron Smith is looking to take a break and control but Cory Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aaron Smith in side control, throwing shots but Cory Smith defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cory Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aaron Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aaron Smith throwing strikes but Cory Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cory Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aaron Smith!
Cory Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Aaron Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cory Smith fails to advance to Aaron Smith's back.
Aaron Smith is squirming around, avoiding Cory Smith's attempts to control the action.
Cory Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aaron Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aaron Smith and Cory Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cory Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aaron Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aaron Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Cory Smith in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Aaron Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cory Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Crewe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crewe comes to the cage accompanied by The Longest Yard. Kingston has chosen Public Enemy - Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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208 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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26
217 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Crewe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Crewe finds it's target.
It looks like Eddie Kingston has been cut.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston lands a nice looking body shot.
Crewe is breathing heavily.
Kingston defending well as Crewe loads up on a big left hand.
Crewe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston drops Crewe with a big left hand! Crewe is injured, injured bad! Kingston jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Kingston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyt Jurgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgensen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sgt Barry Sadler - Ballad of the Green Beret. 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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22
162 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Friedmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoyt Jurgensen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jurgensen misses.
Jurgensen misses with the combination.
Jurgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedmon.
Friedmon throws a front kick that sends Jurgensen stumbling back into the cage.
Jurgensen throws a shot from downtown. Friedmon moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jurgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedmon ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedmon throws a leg kick but Jurgensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jurgensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friedmon circles away quickly and effectively.
Jurgensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jurgensen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friedmon's hands.
Jurgensen misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon moves in looking to clinch but Jurgensen pushes him off.
Jurgensen shoots for a takedown but Friedmon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Friedmon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Friedmon drives through and clinches with Jurgensen against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Friedmon.
Friedmon lands a body punch.
Friedmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jurgensen blocks a body shot from Friedmon.
Jurgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jurgensen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jurgensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Friedmons head.
Friedmon blocks a body shot from Jurgensen.
Friedmon blocks a body shot from Jurgensen.
Friedmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jurgensens head.
A right hook to the body lands for Friedmon.
Friedmon tries to work over Jurgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friedmon misses with a body punch.
Friedmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friedmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jurgensen controls his hands.
Jurgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Friedmon controls the action.
Jurgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friedmon blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jurgensen.
Jurgensen working aggressively here.
Jurgensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Friedmon misses with a body punch.
Jurgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jurgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Friedmon.
Jurgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jurgensen pushes Friedmon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Friedmon.
Jurgensen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Friedmon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jurgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedmon's elbow.
Friedmon scores with a hook to the body.
Friedmon tries to work over Jurgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jurgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jurgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friedmon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jurgensen looks gassed!
Jurgensen misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Friedmon as the two fighters clinch.
Friedmon blocks an uppercut.
Jurgensen blocking some punches.
Jurgensen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Friedmon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jurgensen to the mat. Jurgensen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedmon postures up in Jurgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jurgensen blocks it.
Friedmon throwing strikes from guard but Jurgensen blocks nicely.
Jurgensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon wants to pass the guard but Jurgensen is keeping the position.
Friedmon passes Jurgensen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedmon slips a nice elbow through Jurgensen's hands, connecting with Jurgensen's forehead.
Friedmon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jurgensen!
Jurgensen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Friedmon tries to control but Jurgensen wriggling away.
Friedmon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jurgensen gets back to half guard.
Jurgensen won't allow Friedmon to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon wants to take a breather but Jurgensen is having none of it.
Jurgensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jurgensen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friedmon wants to control but Jurgensen is keeping him busy.
Friedmon wants to pass the guard but Jurgensen is defending well.
Jurgensen is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friedmon misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen throws a hook but Friedmon avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Friedmon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Friedmon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jurgensen counters with a two punch combo.
Jurgensen throws a big shot that misses.
Friedmon tries to clinch but Jurgensen is having none of it.
Jurgensen takes a swing at Friedmon's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedmon in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Friedmon.
Jurgensen throws a looping overhand right but Friedmon ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Jurgensen - just one landing.
Friedmon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jurgensen if he has to take too many more of those.
Jurgensen loads up on a big right hand but Friedmon slips the punch.
Friedmon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen swinging wildly here.
Jurgensen misses with a double jab.
Jurgensen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Friedmon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jurgensen is breathing heavily.
Friedmon tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jurgensen throws a series of punches but Friedmon moves out of range.
Jurgensen throws a nice looking combination but Friedmon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friedmon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jurgensen taking a bit of punishment here - Friedmon scoring with strikes.
Friedmon looks up at the clock and then as Jurgensen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Friedmon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Friedmon grinds an elbow into Jurgensen's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon lands an elbow.
Jurgensen is looking to reverse the position.
Friedmon lands some shots froms side control.
Friedmon looks up at the clock and then as Jurgensen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Friedmon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jurgensen prevents Friedmon from improving position.
Friedmon advances nicely into full mount.
Jurgensen is squirming around, avoiding Friedmon's attempts to control the action.
Jurgensen tries to reverse the position but Friedmon maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Friedmon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Friedmon.
Jurgensen taking shots to the head.
Friedmon trying to control but Jurgensen is having none of it.
Jurgensen tries to hold on but Friedmon pushes him away.
Friedmon scoring with strikes but Jurgensen is staying in there.
Friedmon wants to control the pace but Jurgensen is squirming around nicely.
Friedmon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jurgensen hang on?
Friedmon looking to finish Jurgensen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jurgensen!
Jurgensen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Friedmon unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen is trying desperately to improve position.
Jurgensen is squirming around, avoiding Friedmon's attempts to control the action.
Friedmon with shots to the head and body - Jurgensen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Friedmon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Friedmon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Friedmon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Friedmon with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Jurgensen taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedmon trying to control but Jurgensen is having none of it.
Friedmon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Friedmon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Friedmon slips a jab from Jurgensen.
Friedmon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen cracks Friedmon with an open hand slap.
Friedmon throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jurgensen misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Friedmon is just out of range.
Friedmon shoots in for a takedown but Jurgensen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen.
Friedmon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen throws out the jab.
Friedmon feints and as Jurgensen raises his hands in defense, Friedmon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen has Friedmon pulled in close to control his posture.
Jurgensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jurgensen, not yet.
Jurgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friedmon throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgensen wants to stand up but Friedmon is controlling him.
Friedmon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Friedmon wants to control from the top but Jurgensen keeps moving.
Friedmon stands and throws Jurgensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Friedmon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jurgensen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Friedmon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Friedmon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jurgensen down.
Friedmon trying to control the position but Jurgensen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgensen tries to control but Friedmon manages to take his back.
Stanton Friedmon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jurgensen is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Friedmon lands strikes to the head.
Jurgensen is trapped and Friedmon is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Friedmon is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Friedmon gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Friedmon gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Friedmon apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Friedmon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jurgensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Friedmon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jurgensen tries to avoid it but Friedmon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jurgensen to the ground. Jurgensen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Friedmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jurgensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friedmon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jurgensen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jurgensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jurgensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyt Jurgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friedmon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friedmon is looking to improve his position.
Jurgensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friedmon's head.
Friedmon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jurgensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jurgensen's back!
Friedmon is not going to allow Jurgensen to sit and survive in this position.
Friedmon lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Friedmon struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stanton Friedmon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Friedmon, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Stanton Friedmon!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Stanton Friedmon!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Stanton Friedmon!
Stanton Friedmon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Faheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin. Faheem has chosen Tunak Tunak Tun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alfredo Gomez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amir Faheem's chin.
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170 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Faheem!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faheem misses with a kick to the body.
Faheem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Faheem from controlling successfully.
Faheem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faheem manages to get himself to full guard.
Faheem is working an open guard so Gomez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Faheem.
Faheem with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Faheem is adopting a defensive guard.
Faheem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez trying to control but Faheem is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez won't allow Faheem to sweep him here.
Faheem trying to control the position.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Faheem won't let him.
Faheem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faheem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Faheem defends easily.
Faheem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Faheem drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Faheem off! Faheem jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Faheem stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomez holds on and takes a little breather.
Faheem works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faheem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faheem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faheem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faheem looking to pass the guard.
Faheem landing with the ground and pound.
Gomez working for a triangle but Faheem defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faheem cracks Gomez with a solid left hand.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Faheem postures up.
Faheem works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Faheem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faheem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Faheem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faheem lands a couple of elbows.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Faheem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
Faheem landing some decent shots from guard.
Faheem working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faheem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faheem passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Faheem there.
Faheem is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
Faheem stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
Faheem trying to control from half guard but Gomez is working away.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faheem pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
Faheem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Faheem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Faheem misses.
Faheem misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Faheem throws a body kick that misses.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faheem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gomez!
Faheem working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Faheem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Faheem is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Faheem scoring with strikes but Gomez is staying in there.
Gomez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faheem lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Gomez! Faheem sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Gomez and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Amir Faheem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Wagstaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester Wagstaff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Wagstaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Silva!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva rushes Wagstaff and presses him up against the cage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Wagstaff blocks with his arms.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagstaff avoids the damage to the body.
Wagstaff trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Wagstaff blocks with his arms.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagstaff is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagstaff avoids the head kick by Silva.
Wagstaff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wagstaff is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagstaff misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a body kick the misses
and Wagstaff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wagstaff keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wagstaff moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Wagstaff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wagstaff closes the distance and clinches.
Wagstaff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Wagstaff tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wagstaff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Wagstaff moves his leg out of the way.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Wagstaff in a clinch.
Wagstaff being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wagstaff avoids it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Wagstaff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagstaff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wagstaff is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Wagstaff into the cage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wagstaff is defending well for now.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wagstaff blocks it with crossed arms.
Wagstaff content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagstaff won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva working Wagstaff over with knees to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wagstaff's face.
Silva is stalling here.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester Wagstaff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is looking to slow Wagstaff down with leg kicks.
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Wagstaff throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Silva instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wagstaff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Wagstaff was not able to check.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wagstaff. That did some damage!
Silva misses with a low kick.
Wagstaff moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagstaff avoids the damage to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Wagstaff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick but Wagstaff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wagstaff throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wagstaff - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wagstaff. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wagstaff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Nice shot lands for Wagstaff.
Wagstaff tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagstaff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Wagstaff pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Wagstaff's leg but Wagstaff calmly moves out of range.
Wagstaff throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva avoids the head kick by Wagstaff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wagstaff's sensitive parts.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Wagstaff counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagstaff closes the distance and clinches.
Wagstaff is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Wagstaff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagstaff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wagstaff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Wagstaff counters with a head kick. That will keep Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wagstaff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva clinches up with Wagstaff and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a leg kick but Wagstaff checks it.
Silva thows a leg kick but Wagstaff checks it
and Wagstaff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wagstaff.
Kenji Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagstaff scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva avoiding damage as Wagstaff throws knees to the body.
Wagstaff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Wagstaff is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Wagstaff tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wagstaff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wagstaff scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagstaff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva blocks a head kick by Wagstaff.
Silva tries to clinch there but Wagstaff circles away.
Wagstaff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva avoids the head kick by Wagstaff.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Wagstaff counters with a solid body kick.
Wagstaff clinches.
Wagstaff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wagstaff breaks from the clinch.
Wagstaff misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva avoids the head kick by Wagstaff.
Wagstaff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagstaff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Wagstaff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wagstaff tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagstaff throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Wagstaff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wagstaff breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Wagstaff counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagstaff moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Silva throws and low kick but Wagstaff moves out of range easily.
Wagstaff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wagstaff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Wagstaff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kenji Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagstaff avoids the head kick by Silva.
Wagstaff throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Kenji Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagstaff tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Wagstaff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wagstaff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagstaff circles away.
Wagstaff scores with a push kick.
Wagstaff tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Wagstaff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva tries to clinch but Wagstaff is having none of it.
Wagstaff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Wagstaff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wagstaff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva working Wagstaff over with knees to the body.
Wagstaff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wagstaff blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wagstaff is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Wagstaff can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wagstaff manages to break the clinch.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagstaff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagstaff closes the distance and clinches.
Wagstaff breaks the clinch.
Wagstaff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wagstaff.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagstaff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Wagstaff dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wagstaff keeps Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Wagstaff.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up but Wagstaff circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagstaff throws a head kick that misses.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wagstaff. That one must have hurt.
Silva avoids the head kick by Wagstaff.
Wagstaff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagstaff clinches up against the cage.
Wagstaff landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagstaff.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagstaff lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Wagstaff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wagstaff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagstaff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Wagstaff cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Wagstaff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Wagstaff leaning against his opponent.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Wagstaff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wagstaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva wants to stall.
Wagstaff is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva stalling.
Wagstaff managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to control Wagstaff's arms but Wagstaff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wagstaff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagstaff throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Wagstaff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Wagstaff stumbling back into the cage.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wagstaff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Wagstaff counters with a leg kick.
Silva has Wagstaff up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Wagstaff is blocking nicely.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wagstaff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Silva lands but Wagstaff takes it in his stride.
Wagstaff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagstaff throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Wagstaff only half commits.
Wagstaff throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Wagstaff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester Wagstaff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagstaff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagstaff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wagstaff rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wagstaff trying to land knees to the body.
Wagstaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva prevents a body shot from Wagstaff.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva lands a front kick.
Wagstaff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Wagstaff checks it.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Wagstaff moves out of range easily.
Wagstaff checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagstaff lands a high kick!
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenji Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Wagstaff misses
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagstaff keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wagstaff.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagstaff tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagstaff avoids the head kick by Silva.
Wagstaff throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wagstaff's sensitive parts.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Wagstaff.
I think Wagstaff 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kenji Silva!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Kenji Silva!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Kenji Silva!
Kenji Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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