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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 25 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjak Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boran is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lief Klein Konijntje. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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187 cm
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors! 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, Janjak Boran! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boran misses with a hook. Boran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majors. Boran keeps the fight on the outside. Majors shoots in and drives through. Boran sprawls well. Majors looks to land a combination but Boran avoids it well. Nice uppercut there from Boran. Nice body kick from Boran. Majors looks to land a combination but Boran avoids it well. Boran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Majors's sensitive parts. Boran misses with an uppercut. Majors saw that one coming. Majors on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Boran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Majors counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horrible takedown by Majors or perhaps it was just good defense by Boran which made him look bad. Majors takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Majors's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Majors scrambles back to his feet. Boran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Majors tries to clinch but Boran is having none of it. Majors wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Majorss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boran throws a sloppy head kick and Majors moves out of range easily. Boran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majors. That did some damage! A left and a right from Boran both land. Nice combination.
Majors is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Majors takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Majors misses with a double jab.
Majors has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boran. Boran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Boran throws a wild body kick that Majors sees coming a mile off. Majors throws a right hand that Boran ducks under and follows up with a left that Boran also avoids with ease. The fighters circling - Boran throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boran connects with an inside leg kick. Boran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Boran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Boran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Majors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boran was well out of range. Poor timing from Majors. Majors wants to clinch. Boran throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boran is looking to land body kicks. Boran lands with a kick to the temple. Majors shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Boran scores with a nice body kick.
Boran thuds his right hand into Majors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Boran throws a head kick but Majors moves out of range.
No joy there for Boran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Majors shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boran's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Boran can't keep his opponent in guard - Majors advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Boran wants to get back to full guard. Boran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Majors. Majors takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Majors is keen to just control but Boran is a slippery customer. Majors is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Majors has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Boran's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Boran is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjak Boran dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Majors looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Majors avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Majors tries a head kick but it misses.
Majors wants to clinch up but Boran keeps it at a distance. Boran lands a nice hook to Majors's body. Majors takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Boran throws the left hand but Majors avoids the punch easily. Majors slips a jab from Boran. Boran misses with a two punch combination.
Majors misses with a low kick as Boran jumps back. Boran throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boran thuds his shin into the meat of Majors's side. Boran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boran jabs Majors to the body, keeping him at a distance. Boran connects with a right hand. Majors shakes it off. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boran!
Majors with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boran to score with a decent uppercut. Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boran misses with a left hand and Majors counters with a left to the body. Boran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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! Boran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majors.
Janjak Boran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Majors avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Majors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boran moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Boran blocks the body kick.
Boran connects with a solid leg kick. Boran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A kick lands to the mid section there for Boran. Majors thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Majors counters with a head kick. That will keep Boran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Boran looks to land a combination. Majors sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Majors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Boran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Majors on the side of the head. Janjak Boran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boran scores with a hook to the body. Majors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Majors will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Boran thuds a left hand into Majors's body. Majors throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boran cracks the inside of Majors's front leg. Boran scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boran thuds his right hand into Majors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Janjak Boran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boran throws a combination. Majors tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nice straight punches there by Boran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boran. Majors takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Majors throws a right hand that Boran ducks under and follows up with a left that Boran also avoids with ease. A nice leg kick lands there from Boran. Boran has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boran scores with a jab. Majors ducks right into an uppercut from Boran. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Majors tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Boran counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjak Boran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Majors on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boran scores with a head kick.
Oh Majors is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Majors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boran, pushing him back against the cage. Majors seems to have got his legs back now. Boran tries to stall but Majors uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boran is trying to break the clinch but Majors has him pressed against the cage. Boran lands with a light punch inside. Boran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boran throws the left hand but Majors avoids the punch easily. Majors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boran. Boran connects with a crisp jab. Boran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Majors counters with a nice body shot. Majors shoots in for a double leg but Boran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boran thuds his right hand into Majors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Good leg kick by Boran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab by Boran. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boran checks a leg kick. Boran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Boran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Boran throws the left hand but Majors avoids the punch easily. Boran moves out of range of the body kick from Majors.
Boran circles away from the clinch attempt and Boran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boran connects with a body shot that sends Majors's belly button to the back. Boran lands a jab to Majors's midsection. Boran connects with the punch. Boran thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Majors if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Boran misses with a double jab
and Majors counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boran thinking. Boran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Boran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Emory Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boran needs to keep his hands up - Majors had a free shot at his head there. Majors needs to keep his hands up - Boran had a free shot at his head there. Majors takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boran wants to clinch up but Majors keeps it at a distance. Majors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boran defends it nicely. Majors tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boran throws a lazy head kick so Majors counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boran keeping moving, preventing Majors from controlling successfully. Majors is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Boran pulls Majors in close to prevent any damage.
Emory Majors has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Majors tries to land a front kick but Boran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boran avoids the body shot from Majors.
Majors clinches up with Boran and pushes him back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Boran.
And that's the end of the fight! Janjak Boran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Boran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janjak Boran! Janjak Boran thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Defying Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (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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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Defying Gravity! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Becks! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Becks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gravity avoids it really well and circles away. Becks shoots in for a takedown but Gravity shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gravity misses with a wild body shot. Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity. Becks moves forwards but Gravity connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gravity blocks a head kick by Becks.
Gravity avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Becks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Becks, right into the meat.
Gravity throws a series of punches but Becks moves out of range. Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gravity tests Becks's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gravity connects with a solid leg kick. Becks doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravity circles away.
Becks needs to keep his hands up - Gravity had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Becks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Becks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gravity. Gravity misses the shot to the body. A lazy left from Gravity finds it's target. Gravity connects with a crisp jab. Gravity circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Becks drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gravity follows Becks to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Defying Gravity! Post fight, an emotional Defying Gravity said 'Just want to tell everyone, that Im going to take off, the past is the past, but I am a bad son of a bitch and you will all find out.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bamboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malapitan's entrance music is My Time is Now. A fine choice. Bamboni has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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145 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Bamboni! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bamboni lands a big head kick that sends Malapitan tumbling to the mat! Bamboni takes a step backwards and waves Malapitan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Malapitan is rocked!
It looks like Dmonray Malapitan 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! Bamboni throws a front kick that sends Malapitan stumbling back into the cage. Oh Malapitan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Malapitan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Malapitan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Malapitan shoots in and drives through. Bamboni sprawls well. Malapitan seems to have got his legs back now. Bamboni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malapitan's head. Bamboni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malapitan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bamboni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malapitan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Malapitan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malapitan lands in his opponent's guard. Bamboni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bamboni trying to control the position.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Bamboni keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bamboni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Malapitan landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malapitan wants to control from the top but Bamboni keeps moving. Bamboni is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
Bamboni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malapitan is one step ahead there. Bamboni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Bamboni wasn't active enough on the ground. A head kick misses from Malapitan. Malapitan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bamboni swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmonray Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malapitan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bamboni working a defensive guard here.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bamboni is adopting a defensive guard. Bamboni wants to get back to his feet but Malapitan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Malapitan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bamboni is keeping the position for now. Malapitan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Malapitan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bamboni screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Malapitan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dmonray Malapitan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Presley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Burning love. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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295 lbs
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312 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Presley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Magnum! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magnum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Magnum.
Presley tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Magnum counter with a right hand.
It looks like Elvis Presley has been cut. Presley wants to clinch and Magnum counters with a two punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Presley moves in looking to clinch but Magnum pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Presley looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Magnum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Presley moves into the clinch. Magnum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Magnum is trying to push Presley away but Presley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Presley misses with a knee strike.
Presley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Magnum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnum is defending well for now. Presley lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Pete Magnum has been cut. Presley digs a right hand into Magnum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magnum's gas tank. Presley scores a nice knee to the body.
Magnum looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Presley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magnum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Presley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Presley is working Magnum over against the cage. Presley with a knee to the head.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Magnum blocks it.
Presley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magnum takes an elbow to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Magnum can't break the clinch.
Presley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Presley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Presley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magnum's face.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head. Magnum takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Pete Magnum's cut even more. Presley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Presley. Presley with a knee to the head.
Magnum is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Presley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Magnum is still on wobbly legs! Can Presley finish him? Presley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magnum with a big uppercut! Magnum tries to clinch up but Presley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magnum to the mat! Magnum covers up and Presley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elvis Presley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
16 - 27 - 0 |
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182 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calliente has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Calliente has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Calliente pulls Sanchez into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Calliente is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Calliente keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches. Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calliente's head. Calliente looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. Sanchez wants to control from the top but Calliente keeps moving. Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Calliente blocks nicely. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Calliente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez cracks Calliente with a solid left hand. Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Calliente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Calliente looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Calliente looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calliente swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sanchez wants to control from the top but Calliente keeps moving. Calliente keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass. Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Calliente is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Calliente has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Calliente slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Calliente wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calliente doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calliente manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Calliente pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Sanchez has his feet on Calliente's thighs here. He's pushed Calliente off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Calliente screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rico Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Trevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bounce Wimme Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cory Trevor! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trevor throws a leg kick that is checked and Rafael counters with a nice leg kick. Rafael wants to clinch but Trevor slips to the side and Trevor counters with a nice body shot. Trevor looks to land a body kick but Rafael moved away. Trevor fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Rafael. Trevor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Trevor misses with a body kick. Trevor doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rafael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rafael lands a body shot.
Trevor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rafael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rafael avoids the body shot from Trevor.
Rafael moves out of range of the leg kick from Trevor. Rafael lands the left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Rafael tries to clinch up but Trevor circles away and keeps his distance. Trevor moves away from the strike by Rafael. Trevor throws a one two combo.
Trevor looks to clinch and Rafael counters with a series of strikes. Trevor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trevor is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Rafael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trevor. Trevor is still on wobbly legs! Can Rafael finish him? Trevor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trevor seems to have recovered his senses. Rafael misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rafael moves out of range of the leg kick from Trevor. Rafael fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. No luck for Trevor with that takedown attempt. Nando Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Trevor. Rafael blocks a head kick by Trevor.
Rafael connects with a solid leg kick. Trevor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Trevor throws a body kick that misses. Trevor walks into a left hand. Rafael connects with a body shot. Trevor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rafael is fending him off so far but Trevor persists. Nope, Rafael circles away and we're back to standing. Trevor looks gassed! Rafael lands a nice looking body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rafael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rafael scores with a head kick. Trevor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Good leg kick by Rafael there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rafael seems to be stalking Trevor here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Trevor drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nando Rafael! During a confident post fight interview, Nando Rafael thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Davis Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogg has chosen Last Ones Standing as his entrance music. Edmond Dantes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Dantes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Davis Hogg! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogg. Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dantes takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogg.
Hogg avoids a kick to the body.
Hogg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes. Dantes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dantes throws a big shot that misses. Dantes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogg counters with an inside leg kick. Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dantes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Dantes circles away.
Dantes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hogg takes the fight into the clinch. Knees to the body from Hogg.
Dantes is breathing heavily. Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Dantes's ribcage. Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but Dantes blocks with his arms.
Hogg scores with a shot to the side of Dantes's head. Hogg landing knees to the body.
Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dantes takes a knee to the side of the body. Hogg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dantes tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dantes working aggressively here.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Dantes avoids the damage to the body. Hogg scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Edmond Dantes has been cut. Hogg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hogg landing knees to the head.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head. Hogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch. Hogg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but Dantes is blocking nicely.
Hogg has Dantes pressed against the cage, preventing Dantes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hogg lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hogg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hogg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hogg pushes Dantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hogg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Dantes's ribcage. Hogg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hogg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dantes is rocked!
Edmond Dantes's cut is getting worse. Dantes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Dantes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice body punch from Hogg. Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantes's face.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Dantes managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dantes seems to have got his legs back now. Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A knee to the head by Hogg.
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Dantes's ribcage. Hogg has Dantes tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Dantes to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jefferson Davis Hogg! Jefferson Davis Hogg opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Carpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carpio has chosen Derezzed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Green! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Carpio! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick. Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dave Carpio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carpio 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. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Carpio wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Carpio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carpio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Carpio is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control. Green trying to keep a closed guard but Carpio is proving a slippery customer.
Carpio is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Green looking to control.
Carpio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Green controls Carpio momentarily but Carpio frees himself. Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. This has been an exciting period of action! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carpio preventing the sweep. Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Carpio throws a big elbow that misses. Carpio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Carpio throws a big right hand that misses. Carpio throws a big right hand that misses. Carpio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Carpio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Carpio won't allow Green to sweep him here. Carpio throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carpio's guard. Nice move by Green! Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carpio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Green trying to control but Carpio is working from the bottom. Green looking to pass the guard. Green wants to control from the top but Carpio keeps moving. Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Green throwing strikes but missing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Carpio trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Let's hope that Carpio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dave Carpio. Green misses with a low kick. Green needs to keep his hands up - Carpio had a free shot at his head there. Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carpio avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Carpio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green. Carpio moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off. Carpio misses with a low kick. Green walks into a jab. Green misses with a low kick.
Green dives in and grabs Carpio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carpio pushes down on Green's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Green. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carpio is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks. Carpio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Carpio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. 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. Green avoids the head kick by Carpio.
Carpio gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Green throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Carpio dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Green misses with a low kick as Carpio jumps back. Green slips a jab from Carpio. Green thumps Carpio with a low kick. Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Carpio misses the shot to the body. Carpio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Carpio feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Carpio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Green managing to control the position. Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carpio! Green putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round. Carpio tries to hold on but Green postures up. Green throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carpio because Green loaded up on that one. Carpio is trying desperately to improve position. Green connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Poor strikes thrown by Green there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Green working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Carpio slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Carpio wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Carpio is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carpio is trying to get back to full guard. Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carpio's head. Carpio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Carpio is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green is looking to take a break and control but Carpio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Carpio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green. Green wants to pass the guard but Carpio is defending well. Carpio is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. Green is taking a breather. Carpio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lester Green. Some bone on bone action there as Carpio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Green takes one to the chin there. Carpio misses the jab. Carpio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green. Carpio lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand. Green thumps Carpio with a low kick. Green fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carpio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carpio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat. Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpio. 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! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Carpio throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green 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!
Carpio throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it. The fight stays on the outside here - Carpio looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Green checks a leg kick nicely. Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carpio but Carpio pushes him off and we're back to square one. Carpio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Carpio cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head. Green fails to land the takedown. That kick from Carpio tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on. Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Carpio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Carpio misses with a right hand and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carpio thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Carpio. Those never looked like landing. Carpio moves out of range of the leg kick from Green. Carpio wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance. Carpio misses with a wild body shot. Carpio scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Carpio closes the distance and clinches. Carpio misses with a knee strike.
Green takes an elbow to the temple. Carpio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Green is trying to stall.
Carpio misses with an elbow over the top. Green successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Carpio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carpio. Carpio managing to control the position. 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! Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Carpio controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself. Lester Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green throws a big right hand that misses. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Carpio keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lester Green. Carpio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carpio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Green fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Green. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carpio is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green checks a leg kick. Dave Carpio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Carpio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Carpio missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Carpio wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range. Carpio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Carpio. Carpio throws a leg kick that is checked and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green checks a low kick from Carpio. Carpio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Carpio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Carpio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Carpio 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 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Carpio! Jumping up and down and very excited, Dave Carpio waved his t-shirt featuring ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chavez's choice of entrance music: When Worlds Colide by Powerman 5000. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chavez slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice defenses there by Chavez. Chavez throws a series of punches but Maddox avoids them all with ease. Maddox needs to keep his hands up - Chavez had a free shot at his head there. Chavez thows a body shot but no joy. Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maddox defends it nicely. Good exchange - Maddox coming out on top.
It looks like Dilbert Chavez has been cut. Maddox misses with a looping right. Chavez defending well as Maddox loads up on a big left hand. Maddox misses with a body shot.
Maddox misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming. Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maddox swats him away and circles back towards the center. Crunch! Maddox slams his shin into Chavez's torso. Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez cracks a nice hook into Maddox's ribs. Maddox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maddox there as he acknowledges the shot. Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Maddox. Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
Chavez tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maddox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maddox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now. Maddox is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chavez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Maddox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez. Chavez prevents a body shot from Maddox. A hook to the body from Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox. Maddox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maddox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards. Chavez has hold of one of Maddox's legs. Maddox is fighting the takedown attempt but Chavez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard. Maddox looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Chavez won't allow Maddox to sweep him here. Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maddox holds on and takes a little breather. Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Maddox blocks nicely. Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavez cracks Maddox with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavez wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving. Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Maddox wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chavez is now in half guard. Maddox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Maddox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chavez. Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Maddox wants to control but Chavez is keeping busy.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chavez prevents Maddox from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chavez trying to control from half guard but Maddox is working away. Nice strikes from Chavez there. Maddox is trying to control but can't.
Maddox is concentrating on defense, preventing Chavez from advancing position. Chavez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. This has been an exciting period of action! Chavez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maddox's head. Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chavez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chavez drops an elbow to the side of Maddox's head. Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Chavez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dilbert Chavez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dilbert Chavez's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Maddox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez. Maddox lunges at Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chavez's hand. Chavez fails with the takedown and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chavez moves out of range of the strikes. Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Maddox misses with a right hand and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maddox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavez on the side of the head. Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chavez misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maddox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maddox. Maddox tries a low kick but Chavez avoids it. Maddox checks a leg kick nicely. A left lands for Chavez. Chavez misses the jab. Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Maddox throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range. Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Maddox connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maddox is able to avoid easily. Chavez throws the left hand but Maddox avoids the punch easily. Maddox moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maddox misses with a hook from the clinch. Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Maddox.
Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Maddox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. 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! Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Maddox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Maddox is working Chavez over against the cage. Maddox misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Maddox. Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Maddox misses with a body punch.
Maddox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maddox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head. Chavez prevents a body shot from Maddox. Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land. Maddox scores with a shoulder strike. Maddox gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maddox gets underhooks to prevent Chavez's takedown attempt.
Brian Maddox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilbert Chavez. Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses. Maddox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Maddox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chavez tries to score a body lock takedown but Maddox shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Maddox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez avoids the elbow strike from Maddox, against the cage.
Maddox is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Maddox tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A hook to the body from Maddox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A hook to the body from Maddox.
Chavez is breathing heavily. Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dilbert Chavez's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maddox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab. Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it. Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Maddox seems unphased.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maddox stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet. Maddox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chavez back to the cage. Maddox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chavez is rocked! Chavez staying out of range there. Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maddox finish him? Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chavez punishes Maddox's body with a nice straight punch. Maddox throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chavez staying out of range there. Maddox lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Chavez head around and knocks him out cold! Maddox hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Maddox! Brian Maddox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Outlaw's Reward . The crowd seem to be enjoying Salita's choice of entrance music: Lose Yourself by Eminem. James William had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James William! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicky Salita! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! William throws a low kick, looking for Salita's leg but Salita calmly moves out of range. William tries to score with a low kick but Salita moves his leg out of the way. William with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Salita tenderised William's leg. William is trying to keep his angry face on. Salita throws a quick inside leg kick. Salita slips under a jab from William. William uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salita.
Salita gets tackled into the cage by William. William maintains the clinch. Come on William - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
William tries a body shot but Salita blocks it.
Salita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salita throws a punch but it's blocked by William. Salita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
William misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salita creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. William blocks a body shot from Salita. Salita misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from William. Salita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
William tries to work over Salita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from William fails to land. William digs a right hand underneath Salita's ribcage. Salita let out a lung full of air as it connected. Salita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with William's elbow. William leaning against his opponent.
Salita struggles to land a body shot inside as William controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Salita.
It looks like James William has been cut. William goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
William cracks Salita with a nice body shot. William misses with a hook to the ribs.
William lands a body shot in the clinch.
William tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. William misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salita tries to throw a body punch but William avoids it by throwing Salita back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. William tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. 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! Salita lands a left hand that snaps the head of William backwards. The referee calls for William to work.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salita. William wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for William.
A short right from William. William lands a body punch in the clinch. Salita tries a body shot but William blocks it.
Salita struggles to land a body shot inside as William controls his hands.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Salita.
William wants a takedown.
Salita lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. William struggles to land a body shot inside as Salita controls his hands.
Salita scores with a nice hook to the head. William has Salita pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James William. That's going to take a lot out of him. Salita misses with a short punch on the inside. Salita scores with a hook to the body. Salita misses with a hook from the clinch. Salita throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from William fails to land. William misses with a hook to the ribs.
William wants to stall.
Salita prevents a body shot from William. Salita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
William is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. William works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round. William misses with a shot to the kidneys.
William misses with a hook to the ribs.
William digs a right hand into Salita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salita's gas tank. William throws a head punch that misses. Salita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salita misses with a hook from the clinch. Salita tries a body shot but William blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by William. Salita prevents a body shot from William. William struggles to land a body shot inside as Salita controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! William effectively controlling the action here. William tries to work over Salita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. William content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James William dominated that round. The cut man is working on James William's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
William with a body punch. A glancing blow. Salita avoids the body shot from William.
A big left from William misses. Salita gets tackled into the cage by William. William maintains the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by William. William can't find room to land a body shot as Salita controls the action.
William makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Salita blocking some punches.
William lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salita. Salita throws a punch but it's blocked by William. A right hook to the body lands for Salita.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A quick uppercut on the inside from Salita. William takes a shot to the head. Salita scores with a shot to the side of William's head. William goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salita lands a right hand. William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
William scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. William throws a half hearted mid kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Salita looks like he's thinking about clinching though. William motions for Salita to come forward. William throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. William loads up on a big right hand but Salita slips the punch. William is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract William. The fight stays on the outside here - William looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab by Salita. Salita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A low kick from William misses and Salita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Salita is trying hard to land a takedown here. William sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. William scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Salita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Salita throws a body punch but William moves out of range. William sizes up Salita with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. William is looking to wear down Salita with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Salita misses with a lunging right hand
and William counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salita's knee momentarily. An inside leg kick from William misses. Salita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but William avoids it really well and circles away. James William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for William, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
William wants to clinch. William throws a good cross that connects.
William tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. William fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Salita avoids the body shot from William.
William moves in looking to clinch but Salita pushes him off. William scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Salita scores with a jab to the body. William throws out a powerful jab. Salita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James William's cut is getting worse. William gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but William manages to avoid it. Salita avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Salita uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before William has time to react. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Salita misses with a hook. A big left from Salita misses. William moves forwards but Salita connects with a nice, crisp jab. Salita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from William.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Salita.
William throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. William jabs Salita to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jab by Salita. William tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. William throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. William slips a straight right by Salita. Salita throws a sloppy body shot
and William counters with a leg kick. James William is winning the standup battle so far. William steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salita. William thows a body shot but no joy. Salita takes a body punch but keeps moving. Salita is breathing heavily. Sloppy strikes from Salita. Those never looked like landing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Salita throws a wild combination but nothing lands. William gets in close and instigates a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from William. 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 James William will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on James William's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Salita looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A big left from William misses. Salita ducks under a wild hook from William. William throws a nice looking combination but Salita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Salita fails to land with a series of punches.
William lands with a straight right. Salita didn't see that one coming. William looks for the body kick but Salita saw that one coming. A jab from Salita misses. William throws a right and a left that both miss. A shot to the liver by William. Beautiful body shot. William fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salita, pushing him back against the cage. Good body shot from William.
William misses with a hook to the ribs.
William pushes Salita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. William breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salita gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Salita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. William looking to sit in guard and control but Salita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. William has his foot on Salita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salita works his way back into a safe position though. Salita sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. William doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Salita paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from William - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James William! Jumping up and down and very excited, James William waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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