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EEC 92 Menace v Still (no.100) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Justin Credible has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Credible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch up but Credible keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Credible shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Credible lands a big shot that drops Jones! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Credible trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Credible in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Credible passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones tries to kick Credible off but Credible keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Credible uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Credible is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Credible's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Credible looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Credible smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones is rocked!
That has opened up Jon Jones's cut even more.
A big strike lands for Credible! That's really hurt Jones and he's turned his back - Credible keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Credible Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Credible!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Away by Epidemic. Martinez has chosen Right or Wrong as his entrance music. Andy Martinez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armstrong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armstrong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martinez shoots and misses
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong which made him look bad.
Armstrong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Armstrong to regain full guard.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Armstrong!
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Andy Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Armstrong should have avoided that one.
Martinez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Armstrong didn't expect that.
Martinez stops Armstrong from standing up.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Armstrong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is in close to Armstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez landing with the ground and pound.
Martinez thows a big elbow that misses.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Martinez won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Andy Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armstrong is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Armstrong circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martinez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez working over Armstrong with some ground and pound. Armstrong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez looks to land a strike but Armstrong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Martinez thows a big elbow that misses.
Martinez landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
Martinez lands a takedown into guard.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Martinez's ribs.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Tank Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Martinez.
Armstrong looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez checks a leg kick nicely.
Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Martinez getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armstrong pushes Martinez off looking to stand but Martinez dives back in and keeps control.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Martinez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martinez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martinez lands strikes from half guard.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Martinez is controlling him well.
Armstrong kicks Martinez off and gets back to his feet.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Tank Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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, Scotty Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Dick backpedaling.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Dick's front leg but catches the back leg as Dick tries to avoid it.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Dick or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Dick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dick shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Dick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Dick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Dick drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Dick off! Dick jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Dick isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dick has Thompson in his guard.
Dick has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dick is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Thompson 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Dick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson thumps Dick with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dick backs up against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dick's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dick backs up against the cage.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Dick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dick tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dick shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Dick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Dick backs away looking to recover.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corey Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dick.
Dick tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Corey Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thompson is looking to slow Dick down with leg kicks.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dick's calf.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Dick tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a low kick but Dick avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dick's sensitive parts.
Scotty Dick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dick backs up against the cage.
Thompson works over Dick's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dick.
Dick has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Scotty Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Led Zeppelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Zeppelin has chosen Kashmir as his entrance music. Led Zeppelin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Holliday!
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, Led Zeppelin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday slips a jab and a cross from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeppelin throws a wild body kick that Holliday sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Zeppelin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zeppelin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zeppelin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zeppelin.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Zeppelin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Led Zeppelin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Dye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shain comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. 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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185 lbs
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25
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Dye!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a hook but Dye blocks it.
Dye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Dye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shain throws a head kick but Dye moves out of range.
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dye fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shain lands the left hand.
Dye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shain fails to land with a series of punches.
Dye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
Dye throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dye swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dye tries to clinch but Shain is having none of it.
Shain misses with a few strikes there.
Shain missing with a left hand there. Dye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dye is looking to clinch but Shain is avoiding it.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dye moves into range and clinches up with Shain.
Dye lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dye.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shain is breathing heavily.
Dye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands an elbow that stopped Shain in his tracks for a moment.
Dye with a knee to the head.
Dye slowing the pace effectively.
Dye lands a knee to the head.
Dye scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dye takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shain tries to score a body lock takedown but Dye shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dye avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Dye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye scores with a knee to the head.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dye manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cameron Dye.
Dye tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
Cameron Dye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dye misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shain looks to land a left hand but Dye moved out of range nicely.
Shain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dye is looking to clinch but Shain is avoiding it.
Dye moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dye wants to clinch up but Shain keeps it at a distance.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dye clinches up with Shain and pushes him back against the cage.
Dye will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shain up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shain tries to pull guard but Dye won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Dye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dye wants to clinch up but Shain keeps it at a distance.
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch but Shain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dye leaves Shain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dye scoring well with a low kick there.
Dye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dye is looking to clinch.
Dye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Dye.
Dye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dye doesn't manage to clinch there - Shain circles away.
Shain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dye.
Shain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dye connects with a high kick.
Dye moves into the clinch.
Dye is pressed up against the cage. Shain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dye down to the mat. Dye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for M J Shain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dye wants to clinch up but Shain keeps it at a distance.
Dye tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dye.
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Shain misses.
Dye moves in looking to clinch but Shain pushes him off.
Dye is looking to chop away at Shain's legs.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Dye wants to clinch.
Dye doesn't manage to clinch there - Shain circles away.
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
M J Shain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dye is pressed up against the cage. Shain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dye down to the mat. Dye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cameron Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dye moves in looking to clinch but Shain pushes him off.
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dye lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shain's sensitive parts.
Dye is looking to clinch but Shain is avoiding it.
Dye motions for Shain to come forward. Dye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dye clinches with his opponent.
Dye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shain.
Dye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
M J Shain's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands a knee to the head.
Dye connects with a knee to the head.
Dye controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Dye.
Dye connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dye.
Shain tries to pull guard but Dye holds him up against the cage and eventually Shain drops back down to his feet.
Shain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dye pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Dye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dye is looking to clinch but Shain is avoiding it.
Shain misses with a looping right.
Dye tries to clinch up but Shain circles away and keeps his distance.
Dye takes the fight into the clinch.
Dye scores a nice knee to the body.
Dye lands an elbow inside that Shain shrugs off.
Shain takes an elbow to the temple.
Dye landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dye with a knee to the head.
M J Shain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalling in the clinch from Dye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain goes for a takedown attempt but Dye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dye tries to clinch up.
Shain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dye tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
Dye misses with a looping left.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dye fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shain digs a good body shot into Dye's ribs.
Dye tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
Dye wants to clinch.
Dye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dye tries to clinch up.
Dye is looking to clinch but Shain is avoiding it.
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dye tries to clinch up.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dye throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain throws a combination that misses
and Dye moves into the clinch.
Dye throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shain blocks it with crossed arms.
Dye lands a knee to the head.
Shain can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dye connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shain's face.
Dye lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Dye.
Shain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for M J Shain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dye misses with a knee strike.
Dye using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shain letting Dye take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye landing knees to the head.
M J Shain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeez, M J Shain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dye walks away with a smile on his face. Shain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dye lands a knee to the head.
Dye stalling in the clinch.
Shain can't get the takedown.
Dye stalling against the cage.
Dye using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dye lands a knee to the head.
Dye lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dye landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Dye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dye 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Dye!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez's entrance music is Puya -- Sal Pa' Fuera. A fine choice. Okano has chosen Aalto - Resolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Koji Okano will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
165 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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25
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koji Okano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okano throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Okano's head but Okano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okano wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okano as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Martinez lands.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Okano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okano scores with a spinning back kick!
Martinez lands a jab to Okano's midsection.
Okano staying out of range there.
Okano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinez misses the body punch
and Okano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez misses the body punch
and Okano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okano throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Okano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.
Okano scoring well with a low kick there.
Okano lands with a nice body kick.
Okano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okano lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koji Okano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Okano lands a big head kick that sends Martinez tumbling to the mat! Okano takes a step backwards and waves Martinez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martinez is rocked!
Okano lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Martinez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Okano dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koji Okano!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simppa Koivu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Mustajarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koivu's entrance music is Omnium gatherum - The Return. A fine choice. Mustajarvi has chosen Gangsta Rap as his entrance music. 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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25
300 lbs
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21
285 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simppa Koivu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pate Mustajarvi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustajarvi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koivu connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Mustajarvi lands but Koivu takes it in his stride.
Mustajarvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustajarvi.
A head kick by Mustajarvi misses
and Koivu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mustajarvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivu.
Mustajarvi connects with a body shot.
Mustajarvi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustajarvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koivu scores with a jab.
Koivu tries to keep at a distance but Mustajarvi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustajarvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustajarvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koivu.
Mustajarvi stalls.
Mustajarvi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koivu misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mustajarvi.
A short body shot lands from Mustajarvi as the two fighters clinch.
Koivu tries to pull guard but Mustajarvi won't allow it.
Koivu has a couple of punches blocked by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustajarvi.
Koivu is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustajarvi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustajarvi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mustajarvi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mustajarvi thuds a left hand into Koivu's body.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice strike.
Mustajarvi throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivu.
Koivu walks into a left hand.
Mustajarvi lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi throws a looping overhand right but Koivu ducks down to avoid it.
Mustajarvi misses with a double jab.
Koivu defending well as Mustajarvi loads up on a big left hand.
Mustajarvi throws a head kick that half lands.
Koivu moves away from the strike by Mustajarvi.
An inside leg kick from Koivu misses.
Koivu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koivu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustajarvi.
Pate Mustajarvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustajarvi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi misses the jab.
Mustajarvi throws a shot from downtown. Koivu moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Koivu misses
and Mustajarvi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koivu's knee momentarily.
Mustajarvi tries to clinch up but Koivu circles away and keeps his distance.
Koivu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mustajarvi throws a body kick that misses.
Mustajarvi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koivu momentarily.
Mustajarvi has closed the distance and engaged Koivu in a clinch.
Koivu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustajarvi has Koivu pushed against the cage.
Koivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustajarvi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Simppa Koivu has been cut.
Mustajarvi misses with the head strike.
Koivu has Mustajarvi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koivu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mustajarvi tumbling to the mat - Koivu dives into Mustajarvi's guard.
Koivuis looking to pass into half guard but Mustajarvi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mustajarvi is in guard.
Mustajarvi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mustajarvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivu ducks right into an uppercut from Mustajarvi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi misses the body punch
and Koivu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koivu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mustajarvi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simppa Koivu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koivu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mustajarvi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koivu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mustajarvi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koivu on the side of the head.
Koivu throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mustajarvi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koivu. Mustajarvi shrugs it off though.
Mustajarvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivu.
Koivu throws a low kick but Mustajarvi avoids it.
Mustajarvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koivu counters with an inside leg kick.
Koivu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustajarvi blocks the body kick.
Pate Mustajarvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivu clobbers Mustajarvi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pate Mustajarvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustajarvi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koivu defending well as Mustajarvi loads up on a big left hand.
Koivu is looking to slow Mustajarvi down with leg kicks.
Mustajarvi cracks Koivu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koivu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koivu moves away from the strike by Mustajarvi.
A bone on bone clash there as Mustajarvi blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Mustajarvi misses
and Koivu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mustajarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Koivu lands a head kick!
It looks like Pate Mustajarvi has been cut.
Mustajarvi tries to work over Koivu's front leg with a kick but Koivu checks it.
Koivu throws a solid leg kick but Mustajarvi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koivu.
Koivu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustajarvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koivu counters with a head kick. That will keep Mustajarvi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koivu sizes up Mustajarvi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mustajarvi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Koivu - just one landing.
Mustajarvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivu throws a leg kick
and Mustajarvi counters with a thumping low kick.
Koivu throws a series of punches but Mustajarvi moves out of range.
Mustajarvi wants to clinch.
Mustajarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivu moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu misses with a low kick.
Mustajarvi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koivu.
Mustajarvi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koivu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koivu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koivu throws a leg kick which misses Mustajarvi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustajarvi tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koivu.
Mustajarvi is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivu avoids the body shot from Mustajarvi.
Koivu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustajarvi avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Koivu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simppa Koivu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Koivu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mustajarvi throws a body punch but Koivu moves out of range.
Mustajarvi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koivu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koivu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustajarvi's sensitive parts.
Koivu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koivu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koivu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koivu lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Mustajarvi as he checks the leg kick.
Koivu motions for Mustajarvi to come forward. Koivu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koivu throws out a loose jab but Mustajarvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivu throws a head kick but Mustajarvi moves out of range.
Koivu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koivu scores with a leg kick.
Koivu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koivu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mustajarvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Koivu fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi is working Koivu over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koivu.
Mustajarvi tries to land knees in the clinch but Koivu avoids the damage to the body.
Mustajarvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mustajarvi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mustajarvi works on Koivu's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mustajarvi looks to land a body kick but Koivu moved away.
Koivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustajarvi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koivu throws a leg kick but Mustajarvi sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Koivu throws a nice head kick!
Mustajarvi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mustajarvi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustajarvi.
Koivu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mustajarvi punishes Koivu's body with a nice straight punch.
Mustajarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koivu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koivu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu misses with a low kick.
Koivu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mustajarvi but Mustajarvi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mustajarvi throws the left hand but Koivu avoids the punch easily.
Mustajarvi misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Koivu misses
and Mustajarvi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustajarvi loads up on a big right hand but Koivu slips the punch.
Mustajarvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivu.
Mustajarvi takes a swing at Koivu's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pate Mustajarvi.
I think Mustajarvi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Mustajarvi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Anaconda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conda comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Anaconda has chosen Baby Got Back as his entrance music. Ana Conda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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279 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ana Conda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anaconda Anaconda!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conda fails with the takedown.
Anaconda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conda.
A big left from Anaconda misses.
Anaconda lands with a straight right. Conda didn't see that one coming.
Anaconda lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Ana Conda has been cut.
Anaconda lands a big head kick that sends Conda tumbling to the mat! Anaconda takes a step backwards and waves Conda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Conda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anaconda fails to land with a series of punches.
Conda ducks into an uppercut from Anaconda and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anaconda Anaconda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menace comes to the cage accompanied by Leroy Brown. The key to victory for Phantom Menace has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phantom Menace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Still!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Still shoots in and drives through. Menace sprawls well.
Menace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Still moves away.
Menace misses with a body shot.
Menace ducks under a wild hook from Still.
Still ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Still misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Still missing with a left hand there. Menace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Still closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Still lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menace is on top in guard.
Still had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menace defends it easily.
Still is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menace is in close to Still's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menace throwing strikes from guard but Still blocks nicely.
Menace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menace wants to pass the guard but Still is keeping the position.
Still has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Still is on top in guard.
Menace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Still gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Menace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Still defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Menace throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menace is keeping the position for now.
Menace 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menace trying to keep a closed guard but Still is proving a slippery customer.
Still working some strikes from top position.
Still wants to control from the top but Menace keeps moving.
Menace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Still defends it easily.
Still throws a strike but Menace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Still working for a triangle but Menace defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace is in close to Still's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Still escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Still working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menace.
Still looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menace is one step ahead there.
Still is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menace defends well.
Menace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Still has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menace has managed to get both his arms back between Still's legs - danger averted.
Still looks gassed!
Still tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Still has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menace has managed to get both his arms back between Still's legs - danger averted.
Menace pushes down on Still's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Menace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Still.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menace passes Still's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Menace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Still is just riding it out for now. Menace eventually gives up the hold.
Menace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phantom Menace will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Menace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Menace fails to land with a series of punches.
Menace slips under a jab.
Still takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Matt Still has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menace gets caught flat footed, as Still shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Menace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Still doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Still manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Still gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Still stands and throws Menace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Still landing a few strikes.
Still landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Still scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Menace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Menace is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still trying to control the action but Menace is working from the bottom.
Still thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Menace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Still defends well.
Still lands a couple of elbows.
Still lands a couple of elbows.
Still got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Still has managed to get both his arms back between Menace's legs - danger averted.
Still avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Still!
Still is desperately trying to improve his position but Menace has a good base and remains in mount.
Menace is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Still can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Menace prevents Still from getting the reversal.
Menace with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still 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.
Still looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace seems to be looking for submissions.
Still moves into full guard.
Menace thows a big elbow that misses.
Still lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Menace!
Still lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menace tries to reverse the position but Still maintains control.
Still trying to control but Menace is having none of it.
Still looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace regains half guard.
Menace looking for submissions off his back.
Still passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Menace!
Menace is trying to escape the mount.
Still is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Menace can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still prevents Menace from getting the reversal.
Menace regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Still there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phantom Menace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Still's cut.
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.
Menace slips under a jab.
Phantom Menace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menace tests Still's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Still lands a nice looking body shot.
Menace lands a head shot.
Menace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Still moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Still closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Menace did well to prevent Still getting side control.
Still slips a nice elbow through Menace's hands, connecting with Menace's forehead.
Matt Still has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Still there.
Menace is looking for a sweep. Still is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menace is in trouble now - Still has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace is controlling an arm, preventing Still from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Menace is trying desperately to improve position.
Still looking to control but Menace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menace is trying desperately to improve position.
Menace tries to hold on but Still postures up.
Still is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Menace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Menace shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menace is in all sorts of trouble here.
Menace is working hard here to advance position.
Still is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Menace can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Still goes for an armbar but Menace turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Menace.
Still working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Still is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Menace off and has taken his back!
Menace is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still looking for the choke but no joy.
Still throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Still doesn't have the hooks in and Menace manages to turn into his guard.
Menace trying to control but Still is working from the bottom.
Still has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still looking for a guillotine here but Menace defends easily.
Menace forces his way into half guard.
Still is pressing down on Menace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Still is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Still looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menace scoring with some ground and pound.
Menace preventing the sweep.
Menace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Still is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menace is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Phantom Menace did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Matt Still's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Still waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menace.
Still misses with a straight left.
Still looks to land a left hand but Menace moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Menace.
Menace stuffs the takedown.
Still tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Still somewhat.
Still looks to land a left hand but Menace moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still shoots in looking for a takedown. Menace tries to sprawl out of it but Still keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phantom Menace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Still.
Still loads up on a big right hand but Menace slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Still is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Menace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Still looks to throw the jab but Menace is out of range.
Still misses the jab.
Still swings away with a body shot that misses
and Menace counters with a stiff right hand.
Menace avoids the body shot from Still.
Menace works the jab nicely.
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!
Still falls off balance throwing a combination
and Menace counters with a nice uppercut.
Menace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Still throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Menace misses.
Still throws a hook but Menace blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Menace throws a series of punches but Still moves out of range.
Still misses with a hook.
Menace lands a jab to the head.
Still throws a left and a right that both miss
and Menace counters with a left and a right... And another left! Still is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phantom Menace!
Phantom Menace retains his light heavyweight title!
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