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NAF 11: The Warrior's Path PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Krespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Waslsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Alvin Krespo!
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, Collin Waslsh!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waslsh scores with a takedown into Krespo's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krespo holds on and takes a little breather.
Waslsh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Waslsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krespo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waslsh has managed to get both his arms back between Krespo's legs - danger averted.
Waslsh wants to control from the top but Krespo keeps moving.
Krespo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krespo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krespo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waslsh stands and steps away. Krespo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Krespo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waslsh throws a sloppy head kick and Krespo moves out of range easily.
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.
Waslsh shoots in and drives through. Krespo sprawls well.
Krespo misses with a takedown attempt
and Waslsh counters with a shoot takedown. Krespo fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krespo is adopting a defensive guard.
Waslsh content to stall in guard here.
Krespo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Waslsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Krespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krespo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Waslsh frees his head nicely. Oh but Krespo has switched to an armbar! Waslsh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alvin Krespo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Busta Mug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Busta Mug!
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, Jeff Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mug throws a body kick that misses.
Stevenson leaves Mug with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mug fails with a takedown attempt.
Mug looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busta Mug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson cracks Mug with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mug avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mug.
Mug shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson lunges at Mug with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mug's hand.
No joy there for Mug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stevenson, right into the meat.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mug ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Mug seems unphased.
Mug is breathing heavily.
Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mug dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Mug throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Mug takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mug is rocked!
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Mug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Mug is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson lunges at Mug with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mug's hand.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mug seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mug jumps guard but Stevenson stands there with Mug around his waist. Mug gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mug fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mug tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mug is trying to keep an underhook but Stevenson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mug is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands strikes from half guard.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but Mug won't allow it.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Mug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevenson moves nicely into side control.
Mug wants to control but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson trying to control the position but Mug is working away.
Stevenson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mug will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson cracks Mug with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stevenson working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevenson.
Mug defending against the ground and pound.
Mug knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Stevenson with the ground and pound but Mug regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mug wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mug has hold of Stevenson's hands but Stevenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Mug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Mug moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mug. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mug clinches but Stevenson breaks the clinch
and Stevenson counters with a takedown into side control.
Mug is looking for a sweep.
Mug is working hard here to advance position.
Stevenson working the ground and pound.
Mug taking a bit of punishment here - Stevenson scoring with strikes.
Stevenson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mug is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson working away.
Mug has one of Stevenson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mug avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a strike aimed at the side of Mug's head but Mug avoids it well.
Stevenson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mug is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
Stevenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mug shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mug gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson wants to land a leg kick but Mug is out of range.
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.
Mug misses with a few strikes there.
Mug misses with a takedown attempt
and Mug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mug tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mug throws a head kick that misses
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Mug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Busta Mug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mug feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stevenson pushes Mug off and gets back to his feet.
Busta Mug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson stuns Mug with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mug takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeff Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mug shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Stevenson with a jab.
Mug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mug counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mug takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mug has his takedown stuffed
and Mug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Mug had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Stevenson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mug has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Mug wants to clinch
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
Mug tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Mug circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Mug takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mug closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combo that has Mug backing up. Mug nods at Stevenson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mug's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mug has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stevenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeff Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mug is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mug is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Mug in a clinch.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeff Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Mug misses
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Mug seems unphased.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mug misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Mug avoids it well.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mug darts in trying to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tests Mug's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Busta Mug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mug doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Mug looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson cracks Mug with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson darts in and clinches Mug up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stevenson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mug wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mug can't break the clinch.
Stevenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevenson has Mug pressed against the cage, preventing Mug from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson lands with a left to the head.
Mug fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busta Mug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Mug controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Stevenson.
Mug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson has picked Mug up - he's going for a ride! Stevenson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevenson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kayden Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Kayden Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but Fletcher takes it in his stride.
It looks like Kayden Fletcher has been cut.
Fletcher moves into the clinch.
Fletcher tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Fletcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fletcher.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
Fletcher just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
Fletcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fletcher.
Fletcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins slows down the pace here.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fletcher controls his hands.
Jenkins has Fletcher pressed against the cage, preventing Fletcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fletcher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Fletcher avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
Fletcher has Jenkins pressed against the cage.
Fletcher has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Fletcher lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fletcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fletcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fletcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fletcher.
Fletcher just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
Fletcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fletcher blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fletcher.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Fletcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Fletcher.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fletcher is defending well for now.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Fletcher gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fletcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fletcher.
Fletcher lands a body punch.
Fletcher pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but Fletcher blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Fletcher - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher has Jenkins pressed against the cage.
Fletcher tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fletcher.
A hook to the body from Fletcher.
Fletcher is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fletcher slowing the pace effectively.
Fletcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Fletcher tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Fletcher blocks the elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Fletcher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Fletcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayden Fletcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kayden Fletcher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fletcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Fletcher backpedaling.
Kayden Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Chris Jenkins has been cut.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fletcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jenkins is rocked!
Fletcher connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jenkins to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Fletcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kayden Fletcher!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crop Circle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Rose (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crop Circle!
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, Donnie Rose!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Crop Circle has been cut.
Circle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Circle has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Circle wants a takedown.
Circle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rose regains guard.
Circle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Circle stands and steps away. Rose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Circle.
Circle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Circle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Circle shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crop Circle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Circle looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rose lands a right hand from hell, dropping Circle. Rose pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Rose!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Biggaveli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Biggaveli!
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, Ron Remington!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biggaveli is trying to defend but Remington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Remington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biggaveli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Remington on the ground.
Remington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Remington thows a huge punch but Biggaveli dodges it nicely.
Remington trying to control from half guard but Biggaveli is working away.
Remington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biggaveli defending well though.
Remington tries to pass to full mount but Biggaveli defends it.
Remington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Remington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Biggaveli misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggaveli drops Remington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Remington looks back up at him and smiles so Biggaveli waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ron Remington has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remington missing with a left hand there. Biggaveli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggaveli misses with a low kick as Remington jumps back.
Remington throws a lazy right hand but Biggaveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Biggaveli as Remington shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Remington.
Biggaveli misses with a body shot.
Remington walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Biggaveli swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Biggaveli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boob Naboob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naboob comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet With Butterfly Wings. Boob Naboob has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boob Naboob!
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, John Kasper!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naboob stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasper. Kasper gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasper throws a right hand that Naboob ducks under and follows up with a left that Naboob also avoids with ease.
Kasper tries to clinch but Naboob is having none of it.
Naboob scores a takedown into full mount!
Naboob is working for a guillotine from mount but Kasper frees his head quite easily.
Naboob is landing with some decent strikes but Kasper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kasper is trying to stand.
Naboob is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kasper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasper throws a head kick that Naboob semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboob closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kasper to the mat! Kasper manages to get full guard.
Naboob stops Kasper from standing up.
Naboob wants to control from the top but Kasper keeps moving.
Naboob pushing down on Kasper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naboob is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasper sees it coming and defends easily.
Kasper wants to get back to his feet.
Naboob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Naboob is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kasper has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naboob is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasper is trying to stand back up but Naboob is controlling him
Naboob trying to pass the guard but Kasper defending well.
Kasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naboob.
Kasper is trying to stand back up but Naboob is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naboob trying to pass the guard but Kasper defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kasper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naboob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naboob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasper scores with a takedown into Naboob's guard.
Naboob has a closed guard, preventing Kasper from standing up.
Kasper controlling from the top position.
Naboob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasper wants to stand but Naboob is controlling his posture from full guard.
Naboob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasper is one step ahead there.
Naboob controls Kasper momentarily but Kasper frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naboob looking for a guillotine here but Kasper defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Kasper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kasper misses with a takedown attempt
and Naboob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Naboob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasper walks away with a smile on his face. Naboob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasper moves in looking to clinch but Naboob pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kasper.
Naboob's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Naboob duly obliges.
Naboob shoots and misses
and Kasper counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Boob Naboob has been cut.
Naboob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boob Naboob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kasper.
Kasper thuds his right hand into Naboob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kasper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Naboob counters by moving into the clinch.
Kasper is breathing heavily.
Kasper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasper wants to clinch but Naboob slips to the side
and Naboob counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naboob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naboob stands and steps away. Kasper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Naboob moves into the clinch.
Naboob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasper shoots in but no luck this time.
Naboob avoids the head kick by Kasper.
Kasper shoots in looking for a takedown. Naboob tries to sprawl out of it but Kasper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naboob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naboob shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasper sprawls well. He's pushed Naboob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kasper misses
and Naboob counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kasper!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naboob working for a submission but Kasper is keeping him at bay.
Naboob throwing strikes here but Kasper is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Naboob goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kasper is on top in guard.
Kasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naboob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naboob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naboob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Naboob avoids the head kick by Kasper.
Kasper connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naboob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Naboob did well to prevent Kasper getting side control.
Naboob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasper tries to stand but can't do so whilst Naboob controls his leg.
Naboob is looking for a sweep. Kasper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Kasper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naboob tries to get to full guard but Kasper has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boob Naboob dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boob Naboob's cut.
That's time! Naboob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kasper tries a head kick but it misses.
Naboob with a poor takedown
and Kasper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Kasper is going to stand back up.
Kasper moves into full mount! Naboob won't be happy about that!
Kasper wants to control the pace but Naboob is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasper looking to secure an arm triangle but Naboob defends it well.
Boob Naboob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naboob can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasper working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kasper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naboob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kasper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naboob working to try and regain half guard.
Kasper wants to control the pace but Naboob is squirming around nicely.
Naboob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kasper unloading with bombs!
Naboob is trying desperately to improve position.
Kasper wants to control the pace but Naboob is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naboob is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naboob throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Naboob 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.
Kasper trying to control from half guard but Naboob is working away.
Kasper prevents Naboob from improving his position.
Kasper wants to free his trapped foot but Naboob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasper seems to be working for a kimura but Naboob defends the submission attempt.
Kasper blocks the strikes from Naboob.
Naboob won't allow Kasper to pass to mount.
Naboob wants to get back to his feet.
Kasper escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Kasper misses
and Naboob counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kasper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kasper 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's entrance music is Panasonic Youth by The Dillinger Escape Plan. A fine choice. Rowe has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Rowe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rowe.
Evans throws a right hand that Rowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowe also avoids with ease.
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Louis Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rowe.
Louis Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Rowe.
Rowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans lands a really nice looking cross but Rowe seems unphased.
Rowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rowe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Rowe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans trying to control but Rowe postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Rowe has control of the leg.
Rowe throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rowe lands a nice short elbow.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Rowe is very close to passing his half guard.
Rowe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowe on the ground.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Rowe in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rowe with the ground and pound but Evans uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rowe preventing the sweep.
Evans has his hands on Rowe's head, controlling the position.
Rowe throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Rowe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Evans not doing much here.
Rowe wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Rowe wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Rowe wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Rowe is looking to improve his position.
Rowe trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowe is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Rowe or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rowe shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Rowe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans digs a good body shot into Rowe's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Rowe with that takedown attempt.
Rowe looks gassed!
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Rowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans scores with a jab.
Evans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Rowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Rowe tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rowe is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rowe takes one on the button.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rowe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rowe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rowe working the ground and pound effectively.
Evans can't escape the position.
Evans manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rowe seems to be looking for submissions.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Rowe has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rowe is breathing heavily.
Rowe is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rowe.
Evans has his hands clasped together around Rowe's back. He's all about the action.
Rowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowe fails to land the takedown.
Louis Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans throws a right and a left that Rowe avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowe fails with the takedown.
Louis Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Rowe.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Evans.
Louis Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evans throws a right hand that Rowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowe also avoids with ease.
Rowe slips a straight right by Evans.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Rowe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans throws a hook but Rowe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rowe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Evans.
Evans looks to land a combination but Rowe avoids it well.
Evans rushes Rowe with punches - Rowe moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rowe goes down! Evans follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Evans!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus OShaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShaughnessy has chosen Black Friday Rule by Flogging Molly 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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140 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus OShaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from OShaughnessy misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cotto moves out of range as OShaughnessy strikes.
OShaughnessy tries a head kick but it misses.
OShaughnessy cracks Cotto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. OShaughnessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OShaughnessy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OShaughnessy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotto on the side of the head.
OShaughnessy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Cotto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OShaughnessy missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto blocks a head kick by OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cotto swings for the body but OShaughnessy moves out of range.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OShaughnessy.
Cotto takes a swing at OShaughnessy's ribcage but misses.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
OShaughnessy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
OShaughnessy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - OShaughnessy had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShaughnessy slips under a jab.
OShaughnessy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cotto throws a hook but OShaughnessy avoids it easily.
Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OShaughnessy swivels and escapes.
A big left from OShaughnessy misses.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of OShaughnessy's head but OShaughnessy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OShaughnessy lunges at Cotto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cotto's hand.
OShaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cotto is breathing heavily.
OShaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cotto is rocked!
OShaughnessy slips a jab from Cotto.
Oh Cotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cotto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OShaughnessy throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from OShaughnessy as Cotto shoots in.
Cotto seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShaughnessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
OShaughnessy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cotto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
OShaughnessy scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
OShaughnessy drops Cotto with a naaaaasty hook - Cotto is in real trouble here! OShaughnessy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus OShaughnessy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Ronikyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronikyte has chosen Whatever by Godsmack as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Bacon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Ronikyte!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon moves into the clinch.
Ronikyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacon scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Simon Ronikyte has been cut.
Bacon stalling the fight.
Bacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ronikyte.
Ronikyte tries to work over Bacon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bacon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ronikyte misses with the head strike.
Ronikyte tries to work over Bacon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bacon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ronikyte tries a body shot but Bacon blocks it.
Ronikyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bacon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bacon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bacon stalls.
Bacon scores a nice knee to the body.
Ronikyte takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacon.
Bacon lands an elbow that stopped Ronikyte in his tracks for a moment.
Ronikyte content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronikyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Bacon.
That has opened up Simon Ronikyte's cut even more.
Bacon leaning against his opponent.
Bacon crunches a lovely knee into Ronikyte's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Bacon.
Ronikyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ronikyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ronikyte's face.
The cut above Simon Ronikyte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ronikyte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bacon has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ronikyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bacon blocks a body shot from Ronikyte.
Ronikyte can't find room to land a body shot as Bacon controls the action.
Bacon connects with a knee to the head.
Bacon landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Bacon.
Ronikyte looks gassed!
Bacon looking to throw knees to the head but Ronikyte is blocking nicely.
Bacon controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Bacon.
Simon Ronikyte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bacon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ronikyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bacon lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronikyte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bacon backwards.
Ronikyte lands an uppercut.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ronikyte takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon Ronikyte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trevor Bacon!
Trevor Bacon retains his light heavyweight title!
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