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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kanki Onki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurini God Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God Emperor has chosen The Tragically Hip - Locked In The Trunk Of A Car as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanki Onki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aurini God Emperor! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Onki shoots in for a takedown but God Emperor shows good takedown defense. A telegraphed takedown attempt from God Emperor is defended easily by Onki. God Emperor lands a head shot. God Emperor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onki's waist but Onki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing God Emperor off to one side. God Emperor fails with a takedown attempt. Kanki Onki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurini God Emperor. God Emperor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. God Emperor throws a head kick that half lands.
Onki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but God Emperor paws at him with a jab and circles away. God Emperor closes the distance and clinches up with Onki, looking for a takedown. God Emperor pushes Onki against the cage but Onki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Onki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but God Emperor is out of range. God Emperor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onki is fending him off so far but God Emperor persists. Nope, Onki circles away and we're back to standing. God Emperor throws a wild body kick that Onki sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round. God Emperor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onki circles away. Onki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
God Emperor fails with the takedown and Onki counters with a nice double leg into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Onki stands up from God Emperor's guard - Onki perhaps looking for a knockout. God Emperor gets caught napping as Onki dives in and scores a takedown. God Emperor manages to retain guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! God Emperor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Onki controls the pace. Onki wants to control from the top but God Emperor keeps moving. Onki postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. God Emperor wants to sweep here but Onki controlling him for the moment. God Emperor wants to stand and escape but Onki is having none of it. Onki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kanki Onki just wasn't active enough. Onki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Onki raining down hammerfists from mount. God Emperor is in a horrible position here. Onki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Onki trying to control but God Emperor is having none of it. God Emperor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Onki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Onki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. God Emperor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Onki fails to advance to God Emperor's back. God Emperor tries to hold on but Onki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Onki tries to control but God Emperor wriggling away. Onki landing shots from mount. God Emperor wants to get back to his feet.
God Emperor taking shots to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Onki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Onki dominating with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanki Onki dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
God Emperor gets caught flat footed, as Onki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. God Emperor can't keep his opponent in guard - Onki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Onki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
God Emperor is trying to control but can't.
Onki wants to stand up but God Emperor is controlling the position.
God Emperor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Onki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Onki wants to control the pace but God Emperor is squirming around nicely. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Onki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Onki controlling the pace for now. God Emperor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Onki wants to control the action but instead God Emperor gets a body lock and reverses into Onki's guard! Nice work! God Emperor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. God Emperor is fighting to break Onki's control of his arms but Onki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Onki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. God Emperor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. God Emperor preventing the sweep. Onki pulls God Emperor in to control the position. Onki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kanki Onki. Onki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Onki wants it to stay on the feet. God Emperor with a lazy takedown attempt and Onki counters with a single leg into guard. God Emperor didn't expect that. 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! Onki is standing up over God Emperor. God Emperor looks to escape but Onki dives into side control.
Onki 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. God Emperor being controlled for a moment. Onki lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. God Emperor can't do much from the bottom here. Onki is trying to get an arm triangle but God Emperor is defending well. Onki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. God Emperor prevents Onki from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Onki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, God Emperor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Onki but great work by God Emperor. Onki tries to improve position but can't. God Emperor tries to advance to mount but can't. Onki tries to buck God Emperor off but God Emperor is having none of it. God Emperor tries to score with some ground and pound. Onki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. God Emperor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Onki holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Onki tries to improve position but can't. Onki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Onki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanki Onki dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
God Emperor misses with a takedown attempt - Onki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Onki moves in looking to clinch but God Emperor pushes him off. Onki avoids the body shot from God Emperor.
Kanki Onki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Onki leaves God Emperor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. God Emperor lands with a slapping head kick. God Emperor fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kanki Onki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurini God Emperor. Onki moves into the clinch. Onki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Onki drops down looking for an ankle pick but God Emperor pulls his leg out and moves away.
God Emperor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. God Emperor looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Onki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. God Emperor stands up over Onki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Onki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. God Emperor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Onki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. God Emperor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Onki is tightening it up a little... God Emperor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! God Emperor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! God Emperor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Onki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kanki Onki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Whentworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Hubert's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whentworth! 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, John Hubert! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Whentworth lands with a nice body punch. Hubert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hubert trying to control the position from guard on top but Whentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hubert tries to free his leg and advance position but Whentworth is retaining full guard. Hubert passes Whentworth's left leg - he's now in half guard. Whentworth preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Whentworth is staying active underneath Hubert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whentworth regains full guard. Nicely done. Hubert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hubert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hubert controls from within his opponent's guard. It looks like Hubert might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Hubert wasn't active enough on the ground. Whentworth lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hubert shoots in for a takedown but Whentworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Whentworth as Hubert shoots in. Whentworth darts in trying to clinch and Hubert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hubert. Hubert sitting in guard here, content to control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hubert trying to control but Whentworth is working from the bottom. Whentworth has control of Hubert's left arm, preventing Hubert from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hubert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whentworth tries to avoid it but Hubert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whentworth to the ground. Whentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Charles Whentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hubert. Whentworth tries to clinch there but Hubert circles away.
Whentworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Whentworth forces Hubert back against the cage and clinches. Whentworth misses with a knee strike.
Whentworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whentworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nice elbow from Whentworth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whentworth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whentworth lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whentworth connects with a knee to the head.
Hubert is rocked! Whentworth looking to throw knees to the head but Hubert is blocking nicely.
Hubert is still on wobbly legs! Can Whentworth finish him? Hubert is trying to break the clinch but Whentworth is controlling him. Hubert seems to have recovered his senses. Whentworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Whentworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hubert blocks it with crossed arms. Whentworth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Whentworth lands a nice elbow. Whentworth with a knee to the head.
Hubert tries to circle away but Whentworth has him pinned against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Knees to the body from Whentworth.
Nice elbow from Whentworth. A nice glancing elbow lands by Whentworth. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Whentworth dominated that round. That's time! Whentworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whentworth swings for the body but Hubert moves out of range.
Whentworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hubert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Whentworth looks for the body kick but Hubert saw that one coming. Hubert slips a straight right by Whentworth. Whentworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Whentworth moves into the clinch. Whentworth pushes off an throws an elbow but Hubert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Whentworth landing knees to the body.
Hubert is trying to break the clinch but Whentworth has him pressed against the cage. Hubert is trying to break the clinch but Whentworth is controlling him. Hubert is trying to break the clinch but Whentworth has him pressed against the cage. Hubert avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth misses with a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Whentworth.
Charles Whentworth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hubert takes a knee to the side of the body. Hubert is breathing heavily. Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Whentworth working Hubert over with knees to the body. Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Whentworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whentworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Whentworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whentworth.
Hubert takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like John Hubert has been cut. Whentworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hubert's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whentworth misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Whentworth misses with a knee to the head. Whentworth lands an elbow inside. Whentworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hubert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Whentworth lands a knee to the body.
Whentworth lands an elbow that stopped Hubert in his tracks for a moment. Hubert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Whentworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Whentworth landing knees to the body.
Whentworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clinched against the cage, Whentworth lands a big elbow that drops Hubert! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Hubert is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Whentworth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Persons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Janek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Persons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Janek! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Persons lands a left and a right that send Janek crashing to the mat, dazed. Persons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Persons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Janek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persons circles away quickly and effectively. A slapping leg kick lands for Janek.
Persons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Janek. Janek thows a body shot but no joy. Janek throws a series of punches but Persons moves out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Persons as he connects with a hook. Janek shoots in but Persons avoids the takedown attempt easily. Persons throws a wild body kick that Janek sees coming a mile off. Janek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Persons swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Janek is predictable there and Persons counters with a straight right hand. Janek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Janek throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Persons misses with a wild body shot. Janek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trevor Persons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Persons loads up on a big right hand but Janek slips the punch. Persons throws a right and a left that both miss. Janek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Persons tries to avoid it but Janek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Persons to the ground. Persons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Persons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Persons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Janek - the referee stops the clock and Persons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Janek. Persons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Janek gets the takedown into side control. Janek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Janek working the ground and pound but Persons is defending the strikes. Persons parries the strikes from Janek easily there. Janek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Persons to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Janek tries to score with some ground and pound. Persons controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Janek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Janek in side control, throwing shots but Persons defends. 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! Janek trying to control the position but Persons is working away. Janek in side control, throwing shots but Persons defends. Janek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Janek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The strikes coming from Janek are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Janek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The ground and pound from Janek seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Janek controlling the position from side mount. Persons managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Janek.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Persons trying to remain calm as Janek controls from the top position. Janek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Janek working the ground and pound from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Janek. 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! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Janek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Persons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Janek tries to score with some ground and pound. Persons controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Janek dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Persons looks to land a left hand but Janek moved out of range nicely. Persons getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Janek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Persons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Some bone on bone action there as Janek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Persons catches Janek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Janek swings widly with a right hand
letting Persons counter with a right hand. Janek slips a jab and a cross from Persons.
Trevor Persons is winning the standup battle so far. Janek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Janek tries to land a front kick but Persons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Persons misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Persons does no damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Janek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Janek feints and then cracks Persons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Persons down. Janek is looking to chop away at Persons's legs. No joy there for Janek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Persons connects with a body shot. Persons throws a lazy right hand but Janek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Persons misses with an uppercut
and Janek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Janek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Persons to the mat! Persons manages to get full guard. Janek wants to pass the guard but Persons is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Janek trying to control the position from guard on top but Persons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Janek advances position into side control! Janek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Janek working the ground and pound but Persons is defending the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Janek throwing shots but missing, from side control. Janek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Janek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Janek controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Janek trying to control the position but Persons is working away. Janek in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Persons is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Janek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sisphar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Sisphar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty Bennet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Sisphar! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sisphar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sisphar tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance. Sisphar throws a push kick but Bennet slaps the foot to one side. Sisphar throws a lazy head kick and Bennet counters with a slapping leg kick. Sisphar throws a head kick that misses and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body. Sisphar throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely. A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target. Bennet connects with a crisp jab. Jimmy Sisphar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sisphars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bennet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bennet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bennet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bennet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Sisphar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennet lands a shot to the body. Bennet lands an elbow inside. Bennet is pushing Sisphar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Sisphar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennet blocks it with crossed arms. Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sisphar looks gassed! A short uppercut from Bennet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sisphar trying to land knees to the body.
Bennet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bennet lands with a short shot to the head. Sisphar misses with a knee to the head. Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Sisphar.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bennet cracks Sisphar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bennet has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sisphar to stand back up!
Sisphar is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sisphar closes the distance looking to clinch and Bennet counters with a big right hand! Oh Sisphar is in trouble here! Bennet follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Bennet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Biamonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Biamonte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Biamonte! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Green! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Biamonte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green. Green takes the fight into the clinch. Biamonte tries a knee to the head but Green blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Green throws an elbow but misses. Biamonte avoids the elbow strike from Green, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Biamonte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now. Biamonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
It looks like Harry Green has been cut. Green pushes off an throws an elbow but Biamonte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Biamonte lands a damaging elbow. Biamonte lands a nice elbow. Green misses with a short punch on the inside. Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Biamonte, against the cage.
Biamonte tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body. Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Biamonte is keeping busy. Green presses Biamonte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Biamonte tries a knee to the head but Green blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biamonte.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biamonte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow. Biamonte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biamonte.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biamonte missing with knees to the body.
Biamonte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Green missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biamonte throws an elbow but misses. Biamonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses. Biamonte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Biamonte, against the cage.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Biamonte, against the cage.
Biamonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Biamonte avoids the elbow strike from Green, against the cage.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Biamonte. Biamonte avoids a wild elbow strike from Green. Green throws an elbow but it misses.
Green looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Biamonte looking to slow down the pace here. Biamonte misses with an elbow strike.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice glancing elbow lands by Biamonte. Biamonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biamonte blocks the elbow strike.
Green trying to stall but Biamonte improves his position.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Green tries to pull guard but Biamonte holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Green looks to throw an elbow but misses. Biamonte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biamonte is defending well for now. Green throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Biamonte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it. Biamonte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now. With the fighters up against the cage, Biamonte throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biamonte blocks an elbow strike from Green.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside. Biamonte misses with an elbow over the top. Biamonte lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment. Green trying to stall but Biamonte improves his position.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off. Green missing with knees to the body.
Green lands an elbow inside. Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Green throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Biamonte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Biamonte stalls. Green managing to block the knees to the body from Biamonte.
Biamonte avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Biamonte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Biamonte dodges an elbow strike from Green.
Biamonte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green is rocked!
That has opened up Harry Green's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green takes an elbow to the forehead. Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Biamonte finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Biamonte has Green pressed against the cage. He pushes Green back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Biamonte throws a beautiful elbow that sends Green crashing to the floor! Biamonte piles on the pressure with more strikes! Green is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Biamonte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toms Gailitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toms Gailitis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ventura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toms Gailitis! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gailitis throws a body kick that misses. Gailitis blocks a low kick nicely. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ventura - that will leave a mark!
Gailitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gailitis throws a big shot that misses. Toms Gailitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gailitis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ventura misses with a body shot.
Gailitis misses with a hook. Ventura ducked under it nicely. Gailitis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ventura throws a hook to the side of Gailitis's head but Gailitis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A nice combination there by Gailitis.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gailitis.
Ventura cracks Gailitis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Toms Gailitis has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gailitis takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses. Gailitis misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gailitis misses with a body shot.
Ventura fails to land the takedown. Gailitis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ventura. That did some damage! Ventura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gailitis blocks a jab. Gailitis moves into range and clinches up with Ventura. Gailitis throws an elbow that misses.
Gailitis trying to land knees to the body.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gailitis. Gailitis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ventura avoids it. Ventura prevents a body shot from Gailitis. Ventura tries a body shot but Gailitis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gailitis stalling the fight.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Gailitis.
Ventura lands with a short shot to the head. Gailitis is looking to control Ventura's arms but Ventura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gailitis has his back to the cage. A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land. Ventura tries a body shot but Gailitis blocks it.
Ventura is working Gailitis over against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Gailitis scores with a shoulder strike. Gailitis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards. Gailitis blocks a body shot from Ventura. Ventura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jab, jab by Ventura - just one landing. Ventura misses with a low kick.
Gailitis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ventura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Gailitis. Ventura tries to work over Gailitis's front leg with a kick but Gailitis checks it. Ventura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Gailitis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ventura. Gailitis tries to buck Ventura off but Ventura is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ventura in side control, just content to control the action for now. Ventura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ventura taking a break here but Gailitis is having none of it and regains half guard. Gailitis won't allow Ventura to pass to mount. Gailitis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Gailitis working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gailitis keeping full guard, as Ventura tries to pass. 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 Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Toms Gailitis's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Gailitis is predictable there and Ventura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ventura. Gailitis trying to control the position but instead, Ventura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gailitis into the cage. Gailitis prevents a body shot from Ventura. Gailitis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gailitis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Gailitis lands a nice uppercut. Ventura blocks a body shot from Gailitis. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gailitis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gailitis. Gailitis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Ventura.
Ventura avoiding damage as Gailitis throws knees to the body.
Ventura lands an uppercut. Gailitis misses with a body punch.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Gailitis avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage. Gailitis misses with a punch to the body.
Gailitis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ventura scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ventura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gailitis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now. Gailitis prevents a body shot from Ventura. Gailitis lands with a light punch inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ventura avoiding damage as Gailitis throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gailitis throws an elbow that misses.
Gailitis prevents a body shot from Ventura. Gailitis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands.
Gailitis is looking to control Ventura's arms but Ventura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gailitis has his back to the cage. Ventura lands a shot to the body. Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gailitis missing with knees to the body.
Ventura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gailitis. Gailitis can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Gailitis avoiding damage.
Ventura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gailitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gailitis tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right from Ventura. Gailitis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ventura. Gailitis controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Gailitis tries to tie him up. Gailitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gailitis looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gailitis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gailitis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gailitis stalling against the cage.
Gailitis prevents a body shot from Ventura. Gailitis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gailitis is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toms Gailitis. Ventura throws a wild body kick that Gailitis sees coming a mile off. Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gailitis misses the target. Gailitis wants to clinch. Gailitis throws a big shot that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A big left from Gailitis misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Toms Gailitis's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gailitis connects with a jab. Ventura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good work by Gailitis as he checks the leg kick. Ventura punishes Gailitis's body with a nice straight punch. Gailitis jabs Ventura to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gailitis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gailitis throws a head kick but Ventura moves out of range.
Gailitis wants to slow Ventura down by chopping away at his legs. Gailitis misses with a right hand and Ventura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gailitis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ventura misses with a leg kick. Gailitis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ventura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gailitis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ventura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gailitis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gailitis blocks the body kick.
Gailitis takes the fight into the clinch. Gailitis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura. Ventura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gailitis misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Gailitis. Ventura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gailitis backwards. Gailitis looks to throw an elbow but misses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ventura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Toms Gailitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anthony Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ventura pushes Gailitis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gailitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gailitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gailitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gailitis tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ventura prevents a body shot from Gailitis. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gailitis wants to stall.
Gailitis tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ventura looking to stall.
Gailitis can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Gailitis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventura blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch on the inside from Gailitis fails to land. Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Gailitis.
Gailitis tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Gailitis.
Gailitis lands a shot to the body. Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ventura tries a body shot but Gailitis blocks it.
Gailitis misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura struggles to land a body shot inside as Gailitis controls his hands.
Gailitis looking to stall.
Gailitis tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Gailitis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gailitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gailitis tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ventura is looking to break free of the clinch but Gailitis has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Toms Gailitis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ventura 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Ventura! A very excited looking Anthony Ventura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy MacManus! 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, Cody Rose! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Rose. Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacManus just stands there and leans against the cage. Rose is trying to pull guard but MacManus has him pressed against the cage. MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus tries a low kick but Rose avoids it. MacManus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rose's head.
Rose is rocked! MacManus misses with a looping left. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus. Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose takes one to the side of the head.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can MacManus finish him? Rose lands a jab-cross combination. Rose seems to have recovered his senses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MacManus takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rose looks for a takedown but MacManus sprawls well. Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rose. Rose shoots for a takedown but MacManus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacManus is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, MacManus circles away and we're back to standing. MacManus misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacManus.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Rose scores with a four punch combination! MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily. MacManus drops his hands momentarily and Rose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacManus swivels and escapes. MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose shoots for a takedown but MacManus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. MacManus scores with a one two! Rose had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and MacManus counters with a series of strikes that sends Rose to the canvas! MacManus follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rose scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. MacManus throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease. MacManus tries to sprawl but Rose drives through with a takedown into half guard. Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacManus trying to hold on to Rose's head to control him but Rose postures up.
Nice strikes from Rose there. Rose thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
MacManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. MacManus wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
MacManus is positioning himself well to prevent Rose advancing to mount. Rose is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. MacManus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacManus tries to get out of the position. Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rose landing some decent shots from guard. Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rose throwing strikes but missing. Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
Rose kicks MacManus off and gets to his feet. MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rose shoots in for a double leg but MacManus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away. MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Murphy MacManus will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Rose fails with the takedown. MacManus throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside. Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. MacManus throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet. MacManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacManus is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, MacManus circles away and we're back to standing. Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rose. MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacManus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rose cracks a nice hook into MacManus's ribs. MacManus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. MacManus is looking to clinch. Nice straight punches there by Rose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rose. MacManus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rose. MacManus misses with a body shot.
Rose fails to land the takedown. Rose shoots in but no luck this time. Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far. Rose shoots in but MacManus avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice takedown defense from MacManus. No joy for Rose on that attempt. MacManus is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rose is breathing heavily. MacManus with a body punch. A glancing blow. MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by MacManus.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacManus tries to clinch up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rose tries for a takedown but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. MacManus has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
Rose tries to pull guard but MacManus holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
A short right from MacManus on the inside. Rose keeps control of MacManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. MacManus is stalling here.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. MacManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacManus is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacManus is defending well. Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacManus walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. MacManus scores with a nice strike. Rose fails with the takedown. Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by MacManus. Rose dodges the punch combination from MacManus.
Rose scores with a jab to the body. MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw. MacManus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacManus wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. MacManus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacManus defends it nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! MacManus closes the distance and clinches. MacManus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice uppercut there from MacManus. Nice defenses there by Rose. MacManus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. MacManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rose misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacManus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat. MacManus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Horrible takedown by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by MacManus which made him look bad. Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacManus's waist but MacManus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side. Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rose. Rose fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rose scores with a jab to the body. MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacManus circles away. MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rose looks for a takedown but MacManus sprawls well. Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. MacManus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacManus leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch. Rose blocks a head kick by MacManus.
MacManus tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range. MacManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. MacManus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but MacManus sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rose misses with a takedown attempt - MacManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away. MacManus misses with a low kick. MacManus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rose lands a jab. MacManus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rose fails with the takedown. Rose keeps the fight on the outside. Rose blocks a head kick by MacManus.
MacManus throws a combination that misses and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. MacManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacManus.
MacManus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rose gets tackled into the cage by MacManus. MacManus maintains the clinch. Rose wants a takedown.
MacManus is defending well against a takedown attempt. MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacManus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. MacManus blocks a head kick by Rose.
MacManus misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt. MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. MacManus throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily. MacManus throws a wild body kick that Rose sees coming a mile off. MacManus closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage. Rose tries for a takedown but MacManus manages to get underhooks.
MacManus lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacManus taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from MacManus.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position. Rose manages to pull guard.
Rose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacManus is controlling him. MacManus being controlled here momentarily. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Murphy MacManus wasn't doing enough on the ground. Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cody Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacManus as he avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Murphy MacManus showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacManus, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Murphy MacManus made sure he mentioned GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barristan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khulet Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khulet Malapitan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barristan Selmy's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barristan Selmy! 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, Khulet Malapitan! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malapitan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Selmy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Malapitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Selmy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Selmy throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range. Selmy thuds a left hand into Malapitan's body. Selmy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malapitan.
Selmy misses with a straight left. Selmy slips under a jab from Malapitan. Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Selmy. Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Selmy just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Malapitan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Selmy scores with a jab to the head.
Selmy lands the left hand. Selmy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Selmy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Selmy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Selmy throws a looping overhand right but Malapitan ducks down to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Selmy looks to land a right hand but Malapitan moved out of range. Selmy swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Barristan Selmy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malapitan misses with a straight right. Selmy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Malapitan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Selmy throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Selmy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Selmy working some strikes from top position. Selmy works over Malapitan with some ground and pound from guard. Selmy controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Selmy is in close to Malapitan's body, working some short punches and elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Selmy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Selmy stands up over Malapitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malapitan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Selmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Selmy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Selmy trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom. Selmy throws a big elbow that misses. Selmy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Malapitan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Selmy controls the pace. Malapitan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malapitan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Selmy lands a couple of digs. Selmy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malapitan's head. Selmy 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. Selmy postures up and lands a big shot to Malapitan's brow. Selmy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Malapitan keeping full guard, as Selmy tries to pass. Selmy wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving. Selmy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Selmy throws an elbow that misses. Malapitan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Selmy's guard. Nice move by Malapitan! Selmy trying to control the position here. Selmy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Selmy tries to get out of the position. Malapitan wants to stand but Selmy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Selmy is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Selmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barristan Selmy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Barristan Selmy's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Malapitan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Selmy connects with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Selmy. Malapitan does a little dance to reset his feet. Barristan Selmy is winning the standup battle so far. Selmy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selmy. Selmy lands with a right hand. Sloppy strikes from Malapitan. Those never looked like landing. Selmy drives through with a takedown into Malapitan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Malapitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Selmy. Selmy pushing down on Malapitan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Selmy connects with a nice short shot to Malapitan's temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Selmy scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Malapitan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Malapitan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Selmy. Selmy is nestled in close to Malapitan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Selmy trying to control the action but Malapitan is working from the bottom. Selmy moves nicely into side control. Selmy landing strikes. Selmy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Selmy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! An elbow from Selmy crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Selmy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malapitan is rocked! Malapitan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Selmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. This has been an exciting period of action! Selmy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Malapitan is still in real trouble! Can Selmy finish him? Barristan Selmy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Selmy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malapitan, who protects the arm well. Selmy lands an elbow. Selmy cracks Malapitan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Selmy immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malapitan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Selmy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barristan Selmy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Silence. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Ellis enters the cage!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Ellis! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ellis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nelson scores with a kick to the body.
Nelson moves into the clinch. Ellis is working for takedown but Nelson is calmly controlling the position for now. Ellis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ellis looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nelson connects with the punch. Ellis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The fight moves into the clinch position. Nelson lands a right hand. Ellis takes a shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Nelson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ellis or not. Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ellis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. A short right from Nelson. Nelson is struggling to control the position. A body shot lands from Nelson.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nelson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ellis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A bit of stalling here from Nelson.
Nelson lands a body punch in the clinch. Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nelson is working Ellis over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Nelson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ellis takes a shot to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nelson - that will leave a mark!
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ellis gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kuma Nelson! A relieved looking Kuma Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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