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INY Challengers IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Landon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petjka Durak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Landon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petjka Durak!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durak wants to clinch up but Landon keeps it at a distance.
Durak tries to clinch but Landon moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landon. Durak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Landon misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landon.
Landon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durak counters with a body kick that stops Landon in his tracks momentarily.
Landon feints and as Durak raises his hands in defense, Landon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Landon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landon passes Durak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Durak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durak.
Durak being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Landon controls the pace.
Landon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Durak wants to sweep here but Landon controlling him for the moment.
Landon throwing strikes from guard but Durak blocks nicely.
Landon stands and steps away. Durak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Durak tries to clinch but Landon moves out of range.
Landon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durak tries to avoid it but Landon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durak to the ground. Durak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Landon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landon feints and as Durak raises his hands in defense, Landon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Durak looking to control.
Landon content to stall in guard here.
Landon prevents Durak from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durak is looking to sweep but instead, Landon has passed into half guard.
Well, if Landon 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landon wants to work for an arm triangle but Durak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durak gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Durak, up you get!
Landon is breathing heavily.
Landon misses with a wild combination.
Landon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durak was covering up waiting for the punch and Landon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Durak is looking to stand up but Landon isn't so interested in that idea.
Durak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Landon won't allow Durak to get back to his feet.
Landon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Durak wants to control but Landon passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durak is just riding it out for now. Landon eventually gives up the hold.
Durak trying to control but Landon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landon works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durak has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Landon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landon tries for a takedown but Durak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durak leaves Landon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durak tries to clinch but Landon moves out of range.
Durak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Landon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landon rushes Durak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Landon jumps guard but Durak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Durak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Landon to keep the fight standing.
Durak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durak wants to clinch.
Durak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landon wants to pass the guard but Durak is keeping the position.
Durak looking to control.
Landon being controlled here momentarily.
Landon wants to pass the guard but Durak is keeping the position.
Durak striking off his back but it's not causing Landon any problems.
Landon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Durak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Landon.
Durak wants to clinch.
Landon shoots in looking for a takedown but Durak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Landon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durak is looking to clinch but Landon is avoiding it.
Durak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durak lands a head kick!
It looks like Matt Landon has been cut.
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!
Durak shoots in for a double leg but Landon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Durak shoots for a double leg takedown but Landon sprawls well. He's pushed Durak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Landon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durak thows a body kick. Landon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durak is looking to clinch but Landon is avoiding it.
Durak throws a head kick but Landon moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Landon as Durak shoots in.
Durak tries to close the distance and clinch but Landon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Landon leaves Durak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Landon throws a series of punches but Durak avoids them all with ease.
Durak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Landon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durak wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Landon's head.
Durak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Durak both land. Nice combination.
Durak wants to clinch up but Landon keeps it at a distance.
Durak avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Landon backs up against the cage.
Durak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petjka Durak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Landon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Durak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durak is looking to clinch.
Durak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Landon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Landon.
Landon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Durak, up you get!
Horrible takedown by Durak or perhaps it was just good defense by Landon which made him look bad.
Landon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landon doesn't manage to clinch there - Durak circles away.
Landon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Landon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Durak taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durak is trying desperately to improve position.
Landon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Landon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Durak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Landon fails to move to back control.
Landon working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Durak turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Landon off and cradles Durak's limp body as Landon celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matt Landon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Kravets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger-Kanye West. 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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145 lbs
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149 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 featherweight 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, Kevin Hawkins!
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, Sid Kravets!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravets throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawkins tries to bum rush Kravets with a series of wild strikes but Kravets uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kravets gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravets wants to clinch but Hawkins slips to the side
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Kravets.
Kravets takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawkins!
Hawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Kravets misses with a head kick.
Kravets throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Kravets shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravets ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Kravets misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins stalks Kravets and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kravets's face. Kravets staggers backwards, shaken.
Kravets is rocked!
Kravets wants to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a big right hand! Oh Kravets is in trouble here! Hawkins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hawkins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Hawkins waved his t-shirt featuring Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Time Of Dying by 3 Days Grace as his entrance music. Phil Stone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Samuel Washington's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
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, Phil Stone!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington cracks Stone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stone misses with a combination
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone misses with the combination.
Jab from Washington.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone looks gassed!
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Stone tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Washington is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Stone buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Stone!! Stone is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Washington throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Washington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Rocksalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burbank Rocksalt!
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, Jean Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rocksalt shoots in for a double leg but Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocksalt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rocksalt trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Rocksalt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre wants to stand and escape but Rocksalt is having none of it.
Pierre has his foot on Rocksalt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rocksalt works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocksalt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rocksalt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierre's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pierre kicks off Rocksalt and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocksalt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocksalt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksalt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksalt is retaining full guard.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre throws a strike but Rocksalt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rocksalt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksalt is really struggling to control Pierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksalt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksalt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksalt defends it easily.
Rocksalt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksalt throwing strikes but missing.
Rocksalt wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Rocksalt won't allow Pierre to sweep him here.
Rocksalt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Rocksalt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt throwing strikes but missing.
Rocksalt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocksalt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocksalt wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
Pierre manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocksalt's head.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocksalt's head.
Pierre is keen to just control but Rocksalt is a slippery customer.
Rocksalt missing with punches from the bottom.
Rocksalt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierre's back!
Rocksalt looking for the choke from the back.
Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Rocksalt.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocksalt has a good base and remains in mount.
Rocksalt avoids the attempt from Pierre to control.
Rocksalt looking to finish Pierre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pierre!
Rocksalt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pierre turns into him and now he's in Rocksalt's guard.
Pierre throws a strike but Rocksalt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocksalt works over Pierre with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocksalt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Burbank Rocksalt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pierre throws a head kick but Rocksalt moves out of range.
Rocksalt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Rocksalt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocksalt throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocksalt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksalt defends well.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksalt is proving a slippery customer.
Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocksalt chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksalt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksalt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksalt defends it easily.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Rocksalt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksalt has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Rocksalt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocksalt wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Rocksalt passes into half guard.
Burbank Rocksalt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocksalt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocksalt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt thows a huge punch but Pierre dodges it nicely.
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksalt pulls his head out easily.
Rocksalt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocksalt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Rocksalt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocksalt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rocksalt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocksalt.
Rocksalt works his way into full mount!
Rocksalt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocksalt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pierre is in a horrible position here. Rocksalt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksalt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rocksalt lands a big shot there that rocks Pierre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt wants to control the pace but Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Rocksalt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rocksalt trying to control but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre is bucking up trying to escape but Rocksalt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocksalt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burbank Rocksalt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rocksalt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierre's waist but Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocksalt off to one side.
Pierre lands with a nice combination. Rocksalt backs away looking to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Pierre there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pierre.
Nice sprawl there from Pierre as Rocksalt shoots in.
Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Pierre.
Pierre slips a nice elbow through Rocksalt's hands, connecting with Rocksalt's forehead.
Pierre 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.
Rocksalt is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierre slips a nice elbow through Rocksalt's hands, connecting with Rocksalt's forehead.
Rocksalt wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
Rocksalt is not content to let Pierre control the position.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksalt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocksalt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burbank Rocksalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre stalks Rocksalt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocksalt's face. Rocksalt staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksalt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierre circles away.
Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rocksalt is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
Rocksalt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksalt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksalt is retaining full guard.
Rocksalt wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksalt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksalt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksalt controlling Pierre's posture.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Rocksalt's brow.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocksalt wants to stand but Pierre is controlling the position.
Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocksalt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocksalt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocksalt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocksalt wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocksalt 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Burbank Rocksalt!
After the big win, Burbank Rocksalt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 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, Randy Anderson!
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, Henry Farr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farr looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farr lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Farr slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Farr misses with a body kick.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Farr moved out of range nicely.
Farr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farr connects with a high kick.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Farr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farr moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Farr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farr throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Farr counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Farr to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson swings for the body but Farr moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Farr - that will leave a mark!
Farr slips a straight right by Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farr scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farr counters with a nice body kick.
Farr ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Farr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Farr counters with a one-two to the body.
Farr staying out of range there.
Farr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Farr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Farr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Farr counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farr counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Farr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farr throws a head kick that half lands.
Farr connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Farr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Farr counters with a head kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Farr counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Farr slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Farr lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farr lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Farr takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson is rocked!
Henry Farr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farr throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Farr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Farr does a little dance to reset his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Farr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Farr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Farr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Anderson misses.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Farr's defenses.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Farr is just out of range.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Farr counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farr counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Farr misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Farr.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farr counters with a head kick.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Farr throws a nice head kick!
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Farr off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a hook but Farr avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Farr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Farr throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Farr throws a nice head kick!
Farr moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Henry Farr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Farr counters with a head kick.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Farr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Farr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Farr.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farr is out of range.
Farr throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Farr throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Farr which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Farr checks it
and Farr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randy Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farr swivels and escapes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Farr!
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farr.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Farr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Farr connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Farr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farr.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson punishes Farr's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farr scores with a push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Farr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farr 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Farr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Puggles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 New York, Randy Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Puggles!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puggles avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Puggles has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Puggles won't allow it.
Turner stops a takedown attempt from Puggles.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puggles has him pressed against the cage.
Puggles tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner looking to stall.
Knees to the body from Turner.
Turner is looking to control Puggles's arms but Puggles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turner has his back to the cage.
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!
Turner tries to land a knee to the head but Puggles blocks with his arms.
Turner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puggles's face.
Puggles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puggles wants a takedown.
Turner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puggles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Randy Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Puggles.
Puggles tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
Turner tries to land a knee to the head but Puggles blocks with his arms.
Puggles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turner tries to land a knee to the head but Puggles blocks with his arms.
Puggles throws an elbow but it misses.
Turner trying to stall but Puggles improves his position.
Puggles letting Turner take a breather here.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Puggles has double underhooks.
Turner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puggles avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puggles as Turner tries to tie him up.
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puggles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner looking to slow down the pace here.
Puggles can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Puggles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner is trying to stall.
Puggles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puggles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puggles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puggles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puggles lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Randy Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a push kick but Puggles slaps the foot to one side.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner tries to clinch there but Puggles circles away.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puggles.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner throws a leg kick but Puggles checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner wants to slow Puggles down by chopping away at his legs.
Puggles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puggles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puggles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turner eats them both and turns towards Puggles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner is looking to chop away at Puggles's legs.
Turner rushes Puggles and presses him up against the cage.
Puggles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Puggles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puggles avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Turner looking to throw knees to the head but Puggles is blocking nicely.
Puggles managing to block the knees to the body from Turner.
Puggles tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puggles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puggles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner prevents a body shot from Puggles.
Puggles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puggles wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner throws a head kick but Puggles moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puggles.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Puggles is out of range.
Puggles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puggles tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner trying to land knees to the body.
Turner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turner tries to land knees in the clinch but Puggles avoids the damage to the body.
Turner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puggles's face.
Puggles jumps guard.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turner wants to stand but Puggles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ Puggles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puggles counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Puggles misses its intended target.
Puggles swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Randy Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puggles is defended easily by Turner.
Randy Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Puggles.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Puggles avoids it.
Puggles swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Puggles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turner moves to clinch but Puggles breaks away
and Puggles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner wants to slow Puggles down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Turner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Puggles blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puggles checks a leg kick.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Puggles circles away.
Puggles tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Puggles dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Puggles's head and hops out.
Puggles doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Horrible takedown by Puggles or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Puggles.
Turner wants to stall.
Turner is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puggles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puggles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randy Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Puggles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
Randy Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Puggles.
Puggles blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Puggles moves out of range easily.
Puggles throws a leg kick
and Turner counters with an inside leg kick.
Randy Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Puggles saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Puggles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Puggles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Puggles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puggles tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Randy Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner tries to clinch up but Puggles circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puggles is out of range.
Puggles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Puggles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Puggles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puggles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. DJ Puggles hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Puggles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Turner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hagler!
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, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meyers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charlie Meyers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyers.
Hagler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meyers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Meyers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Meyers is working for a kimura but Hagler is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler is staying active underneath Meyers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meyers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hagler is just riding it out for now. Meyers eventually gives up the hold.
Meyers trying to pass the guard but Hagler defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers is looking to take a break and control but Hagler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Meyers seems content to control.
Meyers wants to control but Hagler is keeping him busy.
Meyers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hagler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Meyers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Honnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Vilain (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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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Honnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Vilain!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honnam was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilain.
Vilain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vilain checks a low kick from Honnam.
Vilain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Honnam.
Vilain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honnam throws a solid leg kick but Vilain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Honnam.
Honnam throws a leg kick
and Vilain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Honnam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vilain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Honnam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vilain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vilain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilain connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honnam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Honnam fakes the leg kick and cracks Vilain in the body.
Jean Vilain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vilain tries a head kick but it misses.
Honnam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilain.
Honnam avoids the head kick by Vilain.
Honnam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Honnam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vilain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilain tests Honnam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Honnam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Honnam throws the kick towards the body but Vilain avoids it.
Honnam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Honnam is rocked!
Vilain walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Honnam drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Vilain swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Honnam's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Vilain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Roughcut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Roughcut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Roughcut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennett as he connects with a hook.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roughcut shoots and misses
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughcut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roughcut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roughcut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
Bennett punishes Roughcut's body with a nice straight punch.
Roughcut has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Roughcut is breathing heavily.
Roughcut misses with a takedown
and Bennett counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Roughcut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughcut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erik Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett scores with a jab.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erik Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roughcut drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughcut ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett cracks Roughcut with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Roughcut looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bennett finish him?
Roughcut is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roughcut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roughcut sprawling to the canvas! Roughcut rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bennett finish him?!
Oh Roughcut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Roughcut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roughcut seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Roughcut. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roughcut's hands.
Bennett digs a good hook to Roughcut's body.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett cracks Roughcut with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Roughcut looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bennett finish him?
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roughcut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
Bennett jabs at Roughcut's body.
Bennett sends Roughcut crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bennett is motioning to the referee to let Roughcut up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Ronald Roughcut has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett lands with a right hand.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett cracks Roughcut with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Roughcut looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bennett finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roughcut at a distance.
Bennett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roughcut rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Bennett sends Roughcut crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bennett is motioning to the referee to let Roughcut up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett cracks a nice hook into Roughcut's ribs.
Bennett lands a big right hand that sends Roughcut crashing to the mat! Bennett stays standing though and waves Roughcut back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to land a leg kick but Roughcut is out of range.
Bennett stuns Roughcut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roughcut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roughcut might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roughcut checks a leg kick.
Roughcut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennett drops Roughcut with a naaaaasty hook - Roughcut is in real trouble here! Bennett dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bennett!
A relieved looking Erik Bennett 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Hills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basileo Gallegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gallegos's choice of entrance music: Cryin' Like A Bitch!! . 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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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Hills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basileo Gallegos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hills misses with a few strikes there.
Gallegos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hills.
Gallegos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gallegos passes to side control.
Hills is looking to reverse the position.
Gallegos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hills has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gallegos but great work by Hills.
Hills trying to control the position but Gallegos is working away.
Gallegos throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Gallegos is looking to regain half guard here but Hills keeps moving and retains side control.
Gallegos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hills off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hills manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gallegos's guard. Nice work there by Hills.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hills works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hills tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gallegos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gallegos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hills moves into full mount! Gallegos won't be happy about that!
Gallegos working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos is trying to reverse the position but instead Hills has taken his back - oops!
Gallegos is in bad spot here.
Gallegos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gallegos is looking to improve his position but Hills isn't that keen on the idea.
Hills tries to control but Gallegos wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos is looking to improve his position but Hills isn't that keen on the idea.
Gallegos is squirming around, avoiding Hills's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos can't escape the position.
Gallegos regains half guard.
Gallegos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gallegos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallegos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hills pulls his head out easily.
Hills blocks the strikes from Gallegos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hills is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallegos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hills trying to mount his opponent but Gallegos defends it.
Hills perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gallegos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hills passes into side control!
Gallegos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gallegos with the active half guard here but Hills passes nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hills in side control, throwing shots but Gallegos defends.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hills in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gallegos is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basileo Gallegos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hills closes the distance and clinches.
Hills has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gallegos after a bit of a struggle.
Hills wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallegos stops a takedown attempt from Hills.
Hills is trying to pull guard but Gallegos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Hills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hills pulls Gallegos into guard.
Hills trying to control the position.
Gallegos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hills is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hills has escaped and now he's on top!
Gallegos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hills can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hills pushing down on Gallegos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gallegos won't allow Hills to pass to mount.
Hills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gallegos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hills passes into side control!
Gallegos is looking for a sweep.
Gallegos throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hills seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gallegos throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hills is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gallegos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gallegos manages to get back to half guard.
Gallegos looking for submissions off his back.
Basileo Gallegos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gallegos is refusing to be controlled, as Hills sits in half guard.
Hills wants to pass to mount but Gallegos is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hills is working hard here to advance position.
Gallegos actively working from the bottom here.
Gallegos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hills pulls his head out easily.
Gallegos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gallegos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hills has passed into half guard!
Gallegos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallegos is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hills passes to full mount!
Gallegos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gallegos wants to escape the position.
Hills thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gallegos turns into Hills and is now in his guard.
Gallegos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hills trying to keep a closed guard but Gallegos is proving a slippery customer.
Gallegos passes Hills's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallegos seems to be working for a kimura but Hills defends the submission attempt.
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 Sonny Hills will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hills tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallegos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hills gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gallegos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hills is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gallegos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hills pulls his head out easily.
Gallegos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hills passes into side control!
Hills scoring with punches and elbows.
Hills working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos sneaks back into half guard.
Hills thows a huge punch but Gallegos dodges it nicely.
Hills wants to pass to mount but Gallegos is defending the position.
Gallegos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallegos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hills pulls his head out easily.
Gallegos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hills is looking to take a break and control but Gallegos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hills lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hills wants to control but Gallegos is keeping him busy.
Gallegos looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hills pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hills pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gallegos throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gallegos regains half guard.
Gallegos is in trouble now - Hills has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallegos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hills tries to control but Gallegos wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gallegos has given up his back. Will we see Hills going for some submissions?
Hills looking for the RNC.
Hills controlling well, preventing Gallegos from escaping the position.
Gallegos covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hills has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gallegos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallegos with the active half guard here but Hills passes nicely into side control.
Gallegos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hills off and has taken his back!
Hills defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hills rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hills is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Hills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hills has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Hills!
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