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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Paradise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Paradise !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paradise scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Gabriel Stone has been cut.
Paradise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.
Paradise tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stone has Paradise pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paradise manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Stone.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Paradise won't allow it.
Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stone misses with some punches.
Paradise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paradise to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradise turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Paradise moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Paradise goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paradise 's guard! Nice work there by Stone!
Paradise managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control from the top but Paradise keeps moving.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paradise is keeping the position for now.
Paradise controlling Stone's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sal Paradise was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Paradise throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paradise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paradise thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Paradise counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paradise scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Stone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paradise swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Paradise throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a body kick.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paradise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paradise throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Paradise throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Paradise just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paradise swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone tries to clinch up but Paradise circles away and keeps his distance.
Paradise lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gabriel Stone's cut is getting worse.
Paradise swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paradise tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paradise to the ground. Paradise escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone gets caught flat footed, as Paradise shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paradise sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paradise in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Paradise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Stone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paradise decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stone's guard.
Stone is trying to keep Paradise in close.
Paradise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Paradise engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paradise is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabriel Stone.
Paradise throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone moves away from the strike by Paradise .
Paradise swinging wildly here.
Stone scores with a kick to the body.
Stone wants to clinch up but Paradise keeps it at a distance.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paradise defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paradise takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sal Paradise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paradise sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone shoots and misses
and Paradise counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paradise engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paradise got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paradise has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sal Paradise .
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paradise connects with a nice looking jab.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paradise swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paradise lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paradise lands a body shot.
Stone avoids the body shot from Paradise .
Stone shoots and misses
and Paradise counters with a huge left! Stone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Paradise isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Paradise !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sal Paradise !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Puggles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kesey (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Puggles!
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, Ken Kesey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puggles tries to bum rush Kesey with a series of wild strikes but Kesey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kesey has Puggles up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesey tries to land knees in the clinch but Puggles avoids the damage to the body.
Kesey tries for a takedown but Puggles manages to get underhooks.
Kesey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Puggles.
Puggles jumps into guard, dragging Kesey to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kesey preventing the sweep.
Puggles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puggles tries to get out of the position.
Kesey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puggles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puggles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kesey stands and steps away. Puggles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puggles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kesey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesey misses with a knee to the head.
Kesey stalls.
Puggles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesey tests Puggles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kesey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kesey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puggles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puggles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Puggles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kesey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puggles.
Nice defenses there by Puggles.
Kesey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puggles.
Puggles fails with the takedown.
Kesey clinches up against the cage.
Puggles is trying to break the clinch but Kesey is controlling him.
Puggles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puggles breaks from the clinch.
Puggles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesey circles away quickly and effectively.
Kesey doesn't manage to clinch there - Puggles circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puggles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Puggles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kesey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kesey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kesey tries to clinch
and Puggles counters with a three punch combo that has Kesey backing up. Kesey nods at Puggles to acknowledge the strikes.
Puggles lands a two punch combo.
Kesey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puggles tries for a takedown but Kesey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puggles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kesey, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kesey throws an elbow but misses.
Kesey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kesey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puggles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kesey doesn't manage to clinch there - Puggles circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puggles darts in and clinches Kesey up against the cage.
Puggles goes for a takedown attempt but Kesey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Puggles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puggles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puggles looks for a takedown but Kesey sprawls well.
Puggles fails to land with a series of punches.
Puggles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kesey is fending him off so far but Puggles persists. Nope, Kesey circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Puggles tenderised Kesey's leg. Kesey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puggles has closed the distance and engaged Kesey in a clinch.
Puggles is trying to force a seperation but Kesey has the dominant position.
Puggles can't get the takedown.
Puggles blocks an elbow strike.
Kesey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puggles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Puggles takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like DJ Puggles has been cut.
Kesey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puggles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Puggles manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kesey is trying to get back to half guard.
Kesey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puggles's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesey is looking to improve his position.
Puggles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kesey is not content to let Puggles control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kesey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kesey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Puggles!
Kesey punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kesey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kesey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puggles is looking to escape.
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 DJ Puggles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Puggles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kesey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DJ Puggles is winning the standup battle so far.
Puggles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kesey tries to clinch but Puggles moves out of range.
Kesey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kesey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kesey avoiding damage.
Puggles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Puggles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kesey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kesey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Puggles jumps guard but Kesey stands there with Puggles around his waist. Puggles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Puggles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kesey wants to stall.
Kesey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Puggles is staying active underneath Kesey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesey thows a huge punch but Puggles dodges it nicely.
Puggles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kesey.
Puggles trying to control but Kesey postures up.
Kesey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puggles is not content to let Kesey control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kesey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puggles trying to control here.
Kesey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesey wants to work for an arm triangle but Puggles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kesey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kesey is thwarting Puggles's attempts to control the position.
Kesey is trying to control. Puggles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ken Kesey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puggles trying to control from the bottom.
Kesey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puggles keeps working.
Kesey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puggles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kesey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puggles defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puggles kicks Kesey off and gets back to his feet.
Kesey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puggles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puggles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kesey is looking to clinch but Puggles is avoiding it.
Kesey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kesey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kesey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kesey forces Puggles back against the cage and clinches.
Kesey avoiding damage as Puggles throws knees to the body.
Puggles blocks an elbow strike.
Puggles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kesey is trying to keep an underhook but Puggles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kesey won't allow Puggles to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puggles is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kesey tries to roll over but Puggles keeps him under control.
Kesey is trying to stand up here but Puggles is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Puggles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kesey wants to control but Puggles is keeping busy.
Kesey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puggles wants to take a breather but Kesey is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Puggles works Kesey's body with a nice hook.
Kesey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puggles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kesey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Puggles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kesey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puggles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kesey.
Puggles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puggles has had enough of the clinch but Kesey keeps him there for the moment.
Puggles scores with a hook to the body.
Puggles is trying to pull guard but Kesey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puggles taking a breather.
Puggles is trying to drag Kesey to the mat but Kesey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kesey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puggles wants to break free but Kesey has control.
Kesey controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Puggles.
Kesey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puggles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kesey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Puggles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puggles breaks from the clinch.
Kesey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puggles fails with the takedown
and Kesey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puggles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kesey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puggles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puggles scores with a jab.
Kesey is looking to clinch.
Kesey tries to keep at a distance but Puggles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puggles breaks from the clinch.
Puggles keeps the fight on the outside.
Puggles gets a clinch.
Puggles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kesey or not.
Puggles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kesey after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puggles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kesey backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puggles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puggles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kesey has picked Puggles up - he's going for a ride! Kesey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kesey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kesey trying to control from half guard but Puggles is working away.
Puggles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Puggles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Puggles blocks the low kick.
Puggles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Puggles throws a head kick that Kesey semi-blocks.
Puggles scores with the left hand. Kesey knows he should have avoided that one.
Kesey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puggles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puggles closes the distance and pushes Kesey back into the cage.
Puggles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puggles breaks the clinch.
Puggles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesey circles away quickly and effectively.
Puggles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Puggles shoots in and drives through. Kesey sprawls well.
Kesey tries to keep at a distance but Puggles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puggles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puggles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kesey wants to control from the top but Puggles keeps moving.
Puggles can't keep his opponent in guard - Kesey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kesey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kesey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kesey wants to take a breather but Puggles is having none of it.
Kesey slips a nice elbow through Puggles's hands, connecting with Puggles's forehead.
Kesey is trying to control. Puggles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Puggles.
I think Puggles 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 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Puggles!
A very excited looking DJ Puggles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Jordan Fox!
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, Dirk Megaphny!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaphny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Megaphny.
It looks like Jordan Fox has been cut.
Fox tries to clinch but Megaphny is having none of it.
Fox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Megaphny lands a nice hook to Fox's body. Fox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Megaphny.
Megaphny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Megaphny finds it's way round the side to connect with Fox's head.
Megaphny digs a good hook to Fox's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Megaphny, as that shot connected.
Fox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fox looks for the body kick but Megaphny saw that one coming.
Megaphny lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fox falls backwards - clearly groggy! Megaphny dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Megaphny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodger Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Greg Harris!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Harris looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harris because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to take Harris's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris blocking the ground and pound.
Silva avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
Harris is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Harris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harris's half guard.
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!
Silva tries to stand and escape but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well.
Harris is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodger Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
Harris tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working Harris over with strikes here.
Harris wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harris parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harris to escape.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Silva trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Harris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Silva looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
Rodger Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocking the ground and pound.
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Silva looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris can't escape the position.
Silva looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Silva working for the choke.
Harris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Silva has the hooks in. Harris is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Harris is defending well but eventually Silva manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Harris has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodger Silva!
In his post fight interview, Rodger Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr GoodKat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Monster as his entrance music. David Taylor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr GoodKat!
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, David Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GoodKat moves away from the strike by Taylor.
GoodKat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
GoodKat works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
GoodKat slips under a jab.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - GoodKat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor throws a series of punches but GoodKat moves out of range.
GoodKat throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
GoodKat tries to clinch up.
GoodKat lands with a thumping leg kick.
GoodKat rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
GoodKat missing with knees to the body.
GoodKat is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GoodKat misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
GoodKat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
GoodKat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mr GoodKat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Taylor.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but GoodKat avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
GoodKat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
GoodKat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
GoodKat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
GoodKat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
GoodKat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor throwing strikes but GoodKat manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat controlling the position from side mount.
GoodKat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
GoodKat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor throws a hook but GoodKat avoids it easily.
GoodKat fails with an attempt to clinch.
GoodKat throws a head kick that half lands.
GoodKat tries a head kick but it misses.
GoodKat moves out of range of the strikes.
GoodKat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taylor will feel that in the morning.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and GoodKat counters with a head kick.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but GoodKat slips the punch.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
GoodKat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and GoodKat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
GoodKat gets a clinch.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from GoodKat.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but GoodKat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
GoodKat tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GoodKat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
GoodKat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
GoodKat looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
GoodKat lands with a right to the head.
Taylor has clasped his hands together around GoodKat's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taylor is trying to ground and pound but GoodKat uses the momentary lack of control by Taylor to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor misses with a head shot. GoodKat uses the momentum to regain guard.
GoodKat has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
GoodKat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but GoodKat blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr GoodKat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
GoodKat throws a quick inside leg kick.
GoodKat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taylor eats them both and turns towards GoodKat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
GoodKat is looking to clinch.
GoodKat lands with a slapping head kick.
GoodKat thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that GoodKat sees coming a mile off.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and GoodKat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taylor closes the distance but GoodKat moves to the side
and GoodKat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taylor really felt that one!
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
GoodKat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
GoodKat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
GoodKat throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
GoodKat lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GoodKat wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Mr GoodKat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
GoodKat avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GoodKat lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
GoodKat fails in his attempt to clinch.
David Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GoodKat forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
GoodKat trying to land knees to the body.
GoodKat can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
GoodKat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but GoodKat pushes him off.
GoodKat lands a high kick!
Mr GoodKat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor tries to bum rush GoodKat with a series of wild strikes but GoodKat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
GoodKat fails in his attempt to clinch.
GoodKat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor wants to clinch up but GoodKat keeps it at a distance.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GoodKat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
GoodKat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and GoodKat counters with an inside leg kick.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from GoodKat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
GoodKat scores with a head kick. Taylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
GoodKat tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
GoodKat has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor has GoodKat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. GoodKat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mr GoodKat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Taylor.
GoodKat is pressed up against the cage. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag GoodKat down to the mat. GoodKat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
GoodKat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
GoodKat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
Taylor throws a right hand that GoodKat ducks under and follows up with a left that GoodKat also avoids with ease.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but GoodKat prevents it.
GoodKat throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
GoodKat connects with a knee to the head.
GoodKat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
GoodKat lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GoodKat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
GoodKat looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
GoodKat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. GoodKat moves away and avoids it.
GoodKat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taylor takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor looks to land a combination but GoodKat avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
GoodKat is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr GoodKat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by GoodKat.
Both fighters circling a little - GoodKat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taylor misses with a hook. GoodKat ducked under it nicely.
GoodKat lands with a slapping head kick.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
GoodKat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from GoodKat fails to land.
GoodKat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
GoodKat digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
GoodKat missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, GoodKat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but GoodKat is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoodKat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GoodKat obliges.
Taylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from GoodKat.
A body shot lands from GoodKat.
GoodKat can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
GoodKat tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
GoodKat lands a nice knee to the body.
GoodKat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
GoodKat tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Mr GoodKat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
GoodKat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
GoodKat scores with a nice hook to the head.
GoodKat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from GoodKat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GoodKat lands a shoulder strike.
GoodKat tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
GoodKat is pressed up against the cage. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag GoodKat down to the mat. GoodKat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
GoodKat fails in his attempt to clinch.
GoodKat instigates a clinch.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Taylor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
GoodKat tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
GoodKat connects with a knee to the head.
GoodKat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
GoodKat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat missing with knees to the body.
GoodKat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
GoodKat lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor looks to land a combination but GoodKat avoids it well.
GoodKat lands a front kick.
GoodKat staying out of range there.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. GoodKat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
GoodKat wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. GoodKat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by GoodKat!
GoodKat won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
GoodKat gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by GoodKat. GoodKat maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor is trying to drag GoodKat to the mat but GoodKat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taylor pushes off an throws an elbow but GoodKat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr GoodKat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for GoodKat, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr GoodKat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Stram is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22
168 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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158 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonard Garcia!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stram is defended easily by Garcia.
Stram shoots in but no luck this time.
Stram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Stram shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stram tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Stram 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.
Stram throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stram preventing the sweep.
Stram 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.
Stram looking to pass the guard.
Stram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia 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.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Stram off! Stram jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Stram controlling him for the moment.
Stram passes into half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stram.
Stram looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stram. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia gets full guard.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stram.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stram's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stram scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stram 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stram is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Stram tries to pass.
Stram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stram stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top!
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Stram is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Garcia has his hands clasped together but Stram extends an breaks Garcia's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stram.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Stram!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Lee.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Freddy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Jackson postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee'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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Omar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses the jab.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Freddy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson 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.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Jackson throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Lee.
Lee 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.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a leg kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Jackson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Freddy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Jackson not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Omar Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Jackson!
A relieved looking Omar Jackson 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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FIGHT
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