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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Wolodyjowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorik Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateusz Wolodyjowski!
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, Jorik Berger!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolodyjowski needs to keep his hands up - Berger had a free shot at his head there.
Wolodyjowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Berger.
Berger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolodyjowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berger.
Wolodyjowski is looking to escape.
Berger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolodyjowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolodyjowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolodyjowski wants to get back to his feet.
Berger is looking for a kimura but Wolodyjowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berger to get the leverage.
Berger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wolodyjowski is trying to stand back up but Berger is controlling him
Berger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berger cracks Wolodyjowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to finish this one by submission but Wolodyjowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Berger.
Berger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolodyjowski looks a forlorn figure.
Berger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolodyjowski is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wolodyjowski somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Berger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolodyjowski to the mat! Wolodyjowski manages to get full guard.
Wolodyjowski keeping full guard, as Berger tries to pass.
Berger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berger postures up in Wolodyjowski's guard and throws a big left but Wolodyjowski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger pushes down on Wolodyjowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berger throwing shots but Wolodyjowski is blocking nicely.
Wolodyjowski wants to get back to his feet.
Berger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berger throwing shots but Wolodyjowski is blocking nicely.
Wolodyjowski is trying to stand.
Wolodyjowski is breathing heavily.
Berger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolodyjowski's head.
Berger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolodyjowski is looking to get back to is feet but Berger passes into side control.
Wolodyjowski being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger is looking to take a break and control but Wolodyjowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berger lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolodyjowski, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorik Berger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wolodyjowski lands with a cross.
Berger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolodyjowski at a distance.
Berger lands a head shot.
Berger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolodyjowski motions for Berger to come forward. Wolodyjowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolodyjowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolodyjowski gets caught flat footed, as Berger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolodyjowski wants to stand and escape but Berger is having none of it.
Berger advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolodyjowski is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berger tries for a kimura but Wolodyjowski is defending well.
Berger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolodyjowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolodyjowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolodyjowski pushes Berger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Berger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Berger wants to control but Wolodyjowski is keeping him busy.
Wolodyjowski dodges the ground and pound from Berger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Berger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Berger working the head and body with strikes.
Wolodyjowski is trying to buck Berger off.
Berger taking a breather here.
Wolodyjowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berger.
Wolodyjowski wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger scores with punches from side control.
Wolodyjowski wants to get back to his feet but Berger drags him back down.
Berger is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolodyjowski is defending well.
Berger controls the position.
Berger cracks Wolodyjowski with a big right hand but Wolodyjowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berger trying to control the action but Wolodyjowski is working from the bottom.
Wolodyjowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berger tries to move to mount but Wolodyjowski blocks the move with his legs.
Berger misses with the ground and pound.
Berger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wolodyjowski!
Berger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wolodyjowski hang on?
Berger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolodyjowski is looking to escape.
Berger controlling the pace for now.
Berger lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wolodyjowski is rocked!
Berger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berger working for a submission but Wolodyjowski is keeping him at bay.
Berger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolodyjowski is looking to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorik Berger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Berger lands with a shot to the body.
Wolodyjowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Berger finds it's way through Wolodyjowski's defenses.
Oh Wolodyjowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolodyjowski misses with a head kick.
Berger dives in and scores a takedown into Wolodyjowski's guard.
Berger trying to control but Wolodyjowski is working from the bottom.
Wolodyjowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Berger content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Let's hope that Berger 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.
Berger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolodyjowski is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wolodyjowski wants to stand and escape but Berger is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolodyjowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berger looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolodyjowski gets caught napping as Berger dives in and scores a takedown. Wolodyjowski manages to retain guard.
Berger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolodyjowski keeping full guard, as Berger tries to pass.
Berger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolodyjowski wants to get back to his feet but Berger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berger forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger seems to be working for a kimura but Wolodyjowski defends the submission attempt.
Berger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berger stalling.
Berger trying to mount his opponent but Wolodyjowski defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berger lands a nice short elbow.
Wolodyjowski tries to kick Berger off but Berger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wolodyjowski is in trouble now - Berger has advanced to mount!
Wolodyjowski is bucking up trying to escape but Berger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jorik Berger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berger controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorik Berger.
Wolodyjowski misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Berger.
Berger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berger lands a nice shot that snaps Wolodyjowski's head back.
Mateusz Wolodyjowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolodyjowski throws a front kick that sends Berger stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorik Berger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorik Berger!
A victorious Jorik Berger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by Disco Inferno. Chad Rowe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rashad Evans Jnr's chin.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Evans Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Rowe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans Jnr tries to sprawl out of it but Rowe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans Jnr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans Jnr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rowe.
Evans Jnr misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowe.
Rashad Evans Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rowe.
Rowe forces Evans Jnr back against the cage and clinches.
Rowe pushes Evans Jnr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rowe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Evans Jnr is trying to keep an underhook but Rowe manages to get the takedown into half 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.
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!
Evans Jnr is trying to stand back up but Rowe is controlling him
Rowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rowe working Evans Jnr over with strikes.
Rowe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans Jnr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Evans Jnr tries to kick Rowe off but Rowe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rowe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Evans Jnr is breathing heavily.
Rowe drops Evans Jnr with a big left hand and mounts him. Evans Jnr is in big trouble!
It looks like Rashad Evans Jnr has been cut.
Rowe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowe looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Evans Jnr covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Rowe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hermanni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hatin on Me-Dizzy Wright. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermanni!
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, Ray Renninger!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renninger throws a body punch but Hermanni moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hermanni. Beautiful body shot.
Renninger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renninger lands a right hook to the body.
Hermanni throws out a loose jab but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Renninger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Renninger misses with a body shot.
Renninger lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Renninger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ray Renninger has been cut.
Hermanni moves in looking to clinch but Renninger pushes him off.
Hermanni tries to clinch up.
Renninger takes a swing at Hermanni's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Hermanni misses.
Hermanni tries to clinch but Renninger is having none of it.
Renninger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermanni.
Hermanni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hermanni lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger moves away from the strike by Hermanni.
Renninger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hermanni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermanni scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Renninger is predictable there
and Hermanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermanni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hermanni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hermanni scores with a jab.
Hermanni tries to close the distance and clinch but Renninger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Renninger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hermanni drives through and clinches with Renninger against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renninger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermanni backwards.
Hermanni lands a knee to the head.
Hermanni taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermanni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Renninger taking a breather.
Hermanni is struggling to control the position.
Hermanni tries a knee to the head but Renninger blocks it.
A knee to the head by Hermanni.
Hermanni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Renninger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Renninger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hermanni on the inside.
Renninger is looking to control Hermanni's arms but Hermanni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Renninger has his back to the cage.
Renninger lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Renninger.
Hermanni taking a breather.
Renninger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hermanni up against the cage.
Renninger trying to stall but Hermanni improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Renninger.
Renninger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hermanni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermanni moves out of range as Renninger strikes.
Renninger jabs Hermanni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hermanni misses with a leg kick.
Renninger looks to land a right hand but Hermanni moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Renninger has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermanni misses with a straight right.
Hermanni throws a jab when Renninger was well out of range.
Renninger lands a body shot.
Renninger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermanni.
Hermanni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renninger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Renninger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermanni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Renninger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermanni clobbers Renninger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Renninger misses with a body shot.
Renninger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renninger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermanni rather than just go for the knockout.
Renninger thumps Hermanni with a low kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermanni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Renninger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermanni throws out a loose jab but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renninger lands with a straight right. Hermanni didn't see that one coming.
Hermanni slips a straight right by Renninger.
Hermanni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hermanni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Renninger moves forwards but Hermanni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hermanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Renninger looks to land a right hand but Hermanni moved out of range.
Hermanni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hermanni with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Hermanni to work.
Renninger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Renninger continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermanni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hermanni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanni prevents a body shot from Renninger.
Hermanni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hermanni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hermanni is trying to stall.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni tries to stall but Renninger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Renninger looking to slow down the pace here.
Hermanni landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Renninger to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Renninger.
A leg kick checked by Hermanni.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Renninger drops his hands momentarily and Hermanni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger throws a big shot that misses.
Hermanni clinches with his opponent.
Hermanni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hermanni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renninger taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni slowing the pace effectively.
Renninger wants to break free but Hermanni has control.
Hermanni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Renninger up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Renninger being controlled against the cage.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but Renninger blocks with his arms.
Hermanni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Renninger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hermanni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Renninger's efforts to push away.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but Renninger blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermanni gets an underhook and turns Renninger into the cage.
Hermanni misses with a knee strike.
Pelle Hermanni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermanni effectively controlling the action here.
Hermanni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Renninger seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Renninger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hermanni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Renninger tries to work over Hermanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renninger looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but Renninger blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermanni tries to stall but Renninger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Renninger.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermanni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Renninger's cut.
That's time! Hermanni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Renninger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hermanni finds it's way round the side to connect with Renninger's head.
Hermanni closes the distance and clinches.
Renninger misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Renninger.
A clash of legs there as Renninger blocks the low kick.
Hermanni sizes up Renninger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermanni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermanni misses with an uppercut. Renninger saw that one coming.
Renninger throws out a loose jab but Hermanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renninger lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermanni drives through and clinches with Renninger against the cage.
Renninger lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermanni backwards.
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!
Renninger is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanni connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Renninger.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Renninger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanni trying to control the position but instead, Renninger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hermanni into the cage.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but Renninger blocks with his arms.
Hermanni looking to throw knees to the head but Renninger is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Hermanni.
Hermanni prevents a body shot from Renninger.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermanni as Renninger tries to tie him up.
Renninger is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hermanni has denied him.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermanni.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but Renninger blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger pushes Hermanni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renninger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermanni is keeping busy.
Hermanni misses with a knee to the head.
Renninger scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renninger is trying to push Hermanni away but Hermanni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Renninger wants to stall.
Renninger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermanni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Renninger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermanni lands an uppercut.
Renninger can't find room to land a body shot as Hermanni controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermanni misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger is trying to force a seperation but Hermanni has the dominant position.
Renninger stalling in the clinch but Hermanni improves position.
Hermanni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Renninger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermanni is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Renninger.
Renninger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermanni.
Hermanni misses with a hook
letting Renninger counter with a right hand.
Renninger lands with a good body shot.
Renninger fails to land with a series of punches.
Hermanni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renninger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Renninger.
Renninger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ray Renninger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger throws a jab when Hermanni was well out of range.
Renninger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermanni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger throws a low kick, looking for Hermanni's leg but Hermanni calmly moves out of range.
Hermanni tries to clinch there but Renninger circles away.
A jab from Hermanni misses.
Renninger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger takes one on the button.
Renninger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hermanni has time to react.
Hermanni thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermanni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Renninger blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Renninger. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Renninger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hermanni 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermanni!
Pelle Hermanni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodgood has chosen Bloodgood - What's Following the Grave as his entrance music. George Chambers 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Bloodgood!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Chambers.
Chambers tests Bloodgood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chambers lands a glancing blow to the side of Bloodgood's head.
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!
Chambers motions for Bloodgood to come forward. Chambers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Chambers connects with a body shot that sends Bloodgood's belly button to the back.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
George Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodgood lands a head kick. Chambers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chambers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodgood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodgood looks gassed!
Chambers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bloodgood at a distance.
Bloodgood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chambers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chambers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers scores with a leg kick.
Chambers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chambers connects with a body shot.
Chambers drops Bloodgood with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bloodgood looks back up at him and smiles so Chambers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bloodgood is out of range.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Bloodgood moves out of range.
Chambers cracks a nice hook into Bloodgood's ribs.
Chambers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chambers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chambers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chambers blocks a leg kick.
Bloodgood checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bloodgood stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Chambers runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Chambers!
George Chambers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vilhelm Alminglikish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer has chosen Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vilhelm Alminglikish has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vilhelm Alminglikish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Roofer. That's going to slow Alminglikish down.
Roofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alminglikish misses with a wild body shot.
Roofer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alminglikish punishes Roofer's body with a nice straight punch.
Roofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alminglikish's sensitive parts.
Roofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roofer checks a low kick from Alminglikish.
Roofer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alminglikish throws a hook but Roofer avoids it easily.
Alminglikish avoids the head kick by Roofer.
Roofer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alminglikish scores with a shot to the body.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alminglikish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roofer at a distance.
Alminglikish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roofer. That's going to slow Alminglikish down.
Alminglikish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roofer is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Roofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alminglikish misses the shot to the body.
Alminglikish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Alminglikish on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roofer misses with a head kick.
Roofer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roofer lands with a kick to the temple. Alminglikish shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alminglikish tries to land a leg kick but Roofer saw it coming and moves away.
Alminglikish sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Roofer.
Roofer blocks a jab.
Roofer feints and then cracks Alminglikish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alminglikish down.
Roofer lands with a slapping head kick.
Alminglikish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alminglikish.
Both fighters circling a little - Roofer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alminglikish is looking to wear down Roofer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roofer.
Alminglikish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Roofer.
Roofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alminglikish blocks a head kick by Roofer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roofer.
Roofer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alminglikish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alminglikish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roofer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roofer.
Roofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Alminglikish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roofer counters with a good low kick that Alminglikish was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer slips under a jab from Alminglikish.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alminglikish.
Roofer tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Roofer.
Roofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alminglikish's sensitive parts.
Alminglikish misses with an uppercut.
Roofer slips under a jab from Alminglikish.
Roofer staying out of range there.
Roofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Roofer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alminglikish has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roofer.
Roofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alminglikish.
Roofer ducks under a wild hook from Alminglikish.
Roofer walks into a jab.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roofer slips under a jab from Alminglikish.
Alminglikish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roofer lands with a cross.
Alminglikish catches Roofer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Alminglikish misses the target.
Jab, jab by Alminglikish - just one landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roofer!
Alminglikish is breathing heavily.
Alminglikish avoids the head kick by Roofer.
Roofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Roofer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roofer throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alminglikish.
Nice defenses there by Roofer.
Alminglikish misses with a looping right.
Roofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roofer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alminglikish avoids the head kick by Roofer.
Roofer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alminglikish.
Ben Roofer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roofer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alminglikish's head.
Roofer scores with a leg kick.
Roofer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roofer connects with a leg kick. Alminglikish looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roofer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alminglikish connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roofer. Roofer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alminglikish cracks a nice hook into Roofer's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alminglikish tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alminglikish misses with an uppercut.
Roofer lands a head kick. Alminglikish smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alminglikish catches Roofer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alminglikish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roofer throws a head kick that Alminglikish semi-blocks.
Roofer throws a head kick that Alminglikish semi-blocks.
Alminglikish is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roofer. Alminglikish shrugs it off though.
Oh Alminglikish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alminglikish connects with a single shot there.
Alminglikish seems to have got his legs back now.
Alminglikish lands a nice shot to the body.
Alminglikish loads up on a big right hand but Roofer slips the punch.
Alminglikish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alminglikish.
Alminglikish throws a jab but it's blocked by Roofer.
Roofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roofer thuds his shin into the meat of Alminglikish's side.
Alminglikish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roofer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alminglikish.
Roofer misses with a head kick.
Roofer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Alminglikish lands.
Roofer feints and then cracks Alminglikish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alminglikish down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roofer throws a front kick that sends Alminglikish stumbling back into the cage.
Alminglikish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alminglikish will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alminglikish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Roofer.
Roofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roofer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alminglikish.
Roofer moves out of range of the strikes.
Alminglikish walks into a stiff left hand from Roofer.
Alminglikish slips under a jab from Roofer.
Alminglikish throws a leg kick but Roofer sees it coming and moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alminglikish might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Roofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alminglikish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roofer connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alminglikish throws a leg kick which misses Roofer's front leg but catches the back leg as Roofer tries to avoid it.
Roofer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alminglikish.
Roofer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Alminglikish as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Roofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alminglikish takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alminglikish tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alminglikish lands a slapping body shot.
Alminglikish throws an overhand right that lands on Roofer's shoulder, as Roofer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Alminglikish.
Alminglikish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roofer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alminglikish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alminglikish.
Roofer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alminglikish throws out the jab.
Roofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Roofer.
Roofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alminglikish jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Roofer lands but Alminglikish takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roofer.
Roofer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alminglikish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roofer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alminglikish takes a step back to recover.
Roofer moves away from the strike by Alminglikish.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roofer scores with a leg kick.
Alminglikish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roofer at a distance.
Roofer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alminglikish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roofer.
A good leg kick by Roofer.
Alminglikish takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alminglikish throws a leg kick
and Roofer counters with a big head kick but Alminglikish shrugs it off.
Roofer moves out of range as Alminglikish strikes.
Roofer lands a high kick!
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!
Alminglikish avoids a kick to the body.
Alminglikish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roofer.
Roofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roofer lands with a slapping head kick.
Alminglikish misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alminglikish jabs at Roofer's body.
Roofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alminglikish.
A big right from Alminglikish misses.
Alminglikish throws a leg kick but Roofer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Roofer scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alminglikish 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.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alminglikish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alminglikish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roofer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alminglikish.
Roofer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alminglikish.
Roofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Roofer throws a head kick but Alminglikish moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Alminglikish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alminglikish lands with a cross.
Alminglikish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roofer. Roofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Alminglikish misses with a body shot.
Roofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alminglikish. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alminglikish takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roofer checks a leg kick nicely.
Roofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Alminglikish throws a jab when Roofer was well out of range.
Roofer connects with a body shot.
Alminglikish looks to land a right hand but Roofer moved out of range.
Alminglikish misses with a hook
and Roofer counters with an inside leg kick.
Alminglikish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alminglikish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roofer.
Alminglikish throws a big shot that misses.
Roofer connects with a high kick.
Alminglikish throws a shot from downtown. Roofer moves away and avoids it.
Roofer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alminglikish lands a lovely overhand right.
Alminglikish throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roofer counters with a thumping low kick.
Roofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alminglikish tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alminglikish misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Roofer.
Alminglikish throws a push kick but Roofer slaps the foot to one side.
Ben Roofer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alminglikish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Alminglikish.
Roofer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alminglikish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vilhelm Alminglikish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roofer thumps Alminglikish with a low kick.
Roofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Roofer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Roofer lands but Alminglikish takes it in his stride.
Roofer staying out of range there.
Roofer cracks the inside of Alminglikish's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer lands with a kick to the temple. Alminglikish shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alminglikish misses with a body shot.
Alminglikish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Roofer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roofer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Roofer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taco Bueno!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura scores with a nice head shot.
Ventura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ventura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bueno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bueno blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ventura.
Ventura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bueno is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bueno is defended easily by Ventura.
Ventura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ventura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ventura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ventura scores with a hook to the body. Bueno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura throws a head kick but Bueno moves out of range.
Ventura wants to land a leg kick but Bueno is out of range.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ventura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ventura lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bueno.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bueno takes one to the side of the head.
Bueno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Bueno's front leg but catches the back leg as Bueno tries to avoid it.
Ventura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ventura throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura throws a head kick but Bueno moves out of range.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bueno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ventura missing with a left hand there. Bueno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Ventura.
Bueno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bueno checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Bueno.
Bueno tries to clinch
and Ventura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ventura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with a low kick as Bueno jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Ventura misses.
Ventura 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.
Bueno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ventura.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueno throws out a loose jab but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ventura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bueno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ventura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bueno is in Ventura's guard.
Bueno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bueno prevents Ventura from getting back to his feet.
Bueno distracts Ventura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bueno wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bueno passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bueno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ventura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bueno.
Bueno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bueno tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away.
Ventura dips to his left and cracks Bueno with an uppercut!
Ventura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bueno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ventura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bueno is in Ventura's guard.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Bueno from controlling successfully.
Bueno throwing strikes but missing.
Bueno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bueno lands a couple of digs.
Bueno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno scoring with some ground and pound.
Bueno tries to free his leg and advance position but Ventura is retaining full guard.
Bueno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bueno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taco Bueno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bueno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ventura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bueno off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bueno is defended easily by Ventura.
Ventura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bueno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws a jab when Bueno was well out of range.
Bueno moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Bueno throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ventura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bueno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bueno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Bueno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bueno is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ventura - that will leave a mark!
Ventura cracks the inside of Bueno's front leg.
Bueno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno checks a leg kick.
Bueno shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Bueno.
Nice straight punches there by Ventura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ventura.
Ventura lands a leg kick that knocks Bueno off balance momentarily.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses.
Ventura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ventura, right into the meat.
Ventura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ventura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bueno. That did some damage!
Bueno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ventura. That one must have hurt.
Bueno is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura pushes Bueno away with a front kick.
Bueno tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura fakes the leg kick and cracks Bueno in the body.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Ventura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ventura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bueno is out of range and Ventura settles back down.
Ventura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ventura feints and then cracks Bueno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bueno down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bueno if he has to take too many more of those.
Anthony Ventura is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bueno checks a leg kick.
Ventura scores with a punch to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bueno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ventura. That's going to slow Bueno down.
Ventura misses with a hook to the body
and Bueno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bueno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head.
Bueno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Bueno throwing shots but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Bueno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bueno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head.
Bueno wants to control but Ventura is keeping him busy.
Bueno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ventura is just riding it out for now. Bueno eventually gives up the hold.
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bueno.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bueno connects with a nice short shot to Ventura's temple.
Ventura is trying to stand.
Ventura is staying active underneath Bueno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taco Bueno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura won't allow Bueno to pass to mount.
Bueno trying to control from half guard but Ventura is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Bueno is looking for a kimura here.
Bueno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bueno throwing shots but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Bueno tries to pass to full mount but Ventura defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bueno.
Ventura is trying to stand.
Bueno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bueno is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bueno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bueno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head.
Ventura is not content to let Bueno control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bueno.
Bueno lands with a punch from half guard.
Bueno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head.
Bueno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bueno thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely.
Bueno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Ventura is trying to stand back up but Bueno is controlling him
Bueno is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taco Bueno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ventura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
A very excited looking Anthony Ventura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lupe Pintor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinsdell has chosen "Left Behind" by Slipknot as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lupe Pintor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pintor throws a right hand that Tinsdell ducks under and follows up with a left that Tinsdell also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pintor.
Tinsdell dodges the punch combination from Pintor.
Pintor 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.
Tinsdell darts in trying to clinch
and Pintor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tinsdell tries to clinch there but Pintor circles away.
Tinsdell moves out of range as Pintor strikes.
Pintor leaves Tinsdell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell closes the distance but Pintor moves to the side
and Pintor counters with a three punch combo that has Tinsdell backing up. Tinsdell nods at Pintor to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinsdell clinches up against the cage.
Pintor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tinsdell tries to clinch
and Pintor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupe Pintor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsdell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pintor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tinsdell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tinsdell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pintor's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tinsdell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pintor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tinsdell has Pintor in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pintor tries to stand but Tinsdell is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pintor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pintor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pintor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pintor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell moves in looking to clinch but Pintor pushes him off.
Tinsdell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Pintor counter with a right hand.
Pintor looks to throw the jab but Tinsdell is out of range.
Pintor throws a nice looking combination but Tinsdell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinsdell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tinsdell looks to land a right hand but Pintor moved out of range.
Tinsdell avoids the head kick by Pintor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pintor misses with an uppercut
and Tinsdell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pintor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Tinsdell misses its intended target.
Pintor throws a sloppy head kick and Tinsdell moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pintor.
Pintor throws a nice looking combination but Tinsdell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinsdell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinsdell moves to clinch but Pintor breaks away
and Pintor counters with a head kick.
A combination from Pintor does no damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Pintor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tinsdell tries to clinch there but Pintor circles away.
Pintor throws a head kick but Tinsdell moves out of range.
Pintor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinsdell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lupe Pintor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tinsdell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinsdell is defended easily by Pintor.
Good standup being displayed there by Pintor as he connects with a hook.
Pintor lands a head kick. Tinsdell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tinsdell looks for a takedown but Pintor sprawls well.
Pintor lands a jab to the head.
Tinsdell tests Pintor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tinsdell tries to clinch
and Pintor counters with a series of strikes. Tinsdell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinsdell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pintor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pintor is looking to chop away at Tinsdell's legs.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but Pintor moves away
letting Pintor counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pintor misses with a head kick.
Pintor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tinsdell moves to clinch but Pintor breaks away
and Pintor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tinsdell moves out of range of the strikes.
Tinsdell doesn't manage to clinch there - Pintor circles away.
Tinsdell tries to clinch
and Pintor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pintor throws a leg kick but Tinsdell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but Pintor moves away
and Pintor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pintor throws a nice looking combination but Tinsdell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Pintor. Those never looked like landing.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but Pintor moves out of range.
Nice shot by Pintor.
Pintor scores with a leg kick.
Tinsdell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinsdell checks a low kick from Pintor.
Tinsdell slips under a jab from Pintor.
Pintor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pintor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinsdell circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinsdell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tinsdell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pintor counters with a two punch combo.
Tinsdell tries to clinch up
letting Pintor counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pintor misses with a double jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Pintor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pintor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tinsdell tries to clinch
and Pintor counters with a big head kick but Tinsdell shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Pintor.
Pintor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tinsdell's head.
Tinsdell wants to clinch up but Pintor keeps it at a distance.
Lupe Pintor is winning the standup battle so far.
Pintor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tinsdell wants to clinch but Pintor slips to the side
and Pintor counters with an inside leg kick.
Pintor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pintor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tinsdell.
Lupe Pintor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tinsdell.
Pintor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pintor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tinsdell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pintor counters with a series of strikes. Tinsdell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinsdell closes the distance but Pintor moves to the side
and Pintor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Tinsdell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pintor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pintor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pintor looks for the body kick but Tinsdell saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Pintor.
A head kick misses from Pintor.
Tinsdell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Tinsdell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pintor misses with a body shot.
Pintor throws a head kick but Tinsdell moves out of range.
Lupe Pintor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pintor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tinsdell if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pintor throws a series of punches but Tinsdell moves out of range.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pintor counters with a nice leg kick.
Tinsdell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tinsdell slips a jab and a cross from Pintor.
Pintor tries a head kick but it misses.
Pintor throws a head kick but Tinsdell moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pintor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tinsdell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinsdell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tinsdell blocks a head kick by Pintor.
Tinsdell misses the jab.
Tinsdell has a takedown stuffed.
Lupe Pintor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Tinsdell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pintor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pintor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tinsdell's head.
Tinsdell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lupe Pintor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pintor, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lupe Pintor!
An out of breath Lupe Pintor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold has chosen Lil B - My Arms Are The Brooklyn Bridge as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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152 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cold!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cold.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Cold's shoulder, as Cold tries to avoid the shot.
Cold takes one to the chin there.
Cold avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Cold dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Cold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cold's knee momentarily.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Cold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Cold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cold.
Cold with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Washington swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Cold counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Cold crashes against the mat.
Washington is trying to control Cold's posture but Cold avoids it.
Washington is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cold wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cold controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Cold defends it.
Cold is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cold moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cold moves away.
Cold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington misses the jab.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington misses with a hook. Cold ducked under it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cold fails with the takedown.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Cold takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Washington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cold on the side of the head.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Cold counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Washington's guard now.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cold is controlling him.
Cold wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cold's guard.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cold can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samuel Washington.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown by Cold or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
Cold shoots in but no luck this time.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Washington gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cold being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cold slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Cold is just out of range.
Cold moves away from the strike by Washington.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Cold's head.
Washington connects with a nice looking jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Cold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Cold tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cold.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cold.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Washington works Cold's body with a nice hook.
Cold shoots in but no luck this time.
Cold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cold blocks a head kick by Washington.
Cold fails to land the takedown.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington tries to clinch but Cold moves out of range.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington slaps away a takedown attempt from Cold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington connects with a right hand. Cold shakes it off.
It looks like Ray Cold has been cut.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Cold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington has Cold pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray Cold has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Samuel Washington wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cold shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Cold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Cold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Washington is pressing down on Cold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington wants to sweep here but Cold controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cold throws an elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cold's guard. Nice move by Washington!
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasem Muang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muang comes to the cage accompanied by Ding Lan. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Baby, One More Time - Ten Masked Men. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Kasem Muang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muang staying out of range there.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Muang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Muang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith 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.
Muang tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Muang cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Muang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks a head kick by Muang.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith swings for the body but Muang moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Muang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Muang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Muang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muang.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith blocks a head kick by Muang.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Muang misses with a kick to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by Muang.
Nice body kick there by Muang.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Muang connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Muang fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muang slips a straight right by Smith.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Muang throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Muang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muang is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Smith just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Muang has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Smith!
Corey Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr has chosen Kanye West - All Of The Lights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Meyers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meyers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melton Sr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyers.
Meyers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Melton Sr throws the left hand but Meyers avoids the punch easily.
Meyers misses with a takedown attempt
and Melton Sr counters with a low kick, right behind Meyers 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyers throws a series of punches but Melton Sr avoids them all with ease.
Meyers takes one to the chin there.
Meyers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Melton Sr tries to avoid it but Meyers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Melton Sr to the ground. Melton Sr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meyers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Charlie Meyers 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!
Melton Sr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick that misses.
Melton Sr throws a jab when Meyers was well out of range.
Meyers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut
and Meyers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Melton Sr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melton Sr wants it to stay on the feet.
Melton Sr scores with a body shot.
Melton Sr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton Sr ducks under a wild hook from Meyers.
Meyers checks a low kick from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr lands a nice shot to the body.
Melton Sr scores with a leg kick.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyers tries to bum rush Melton Sr with a series of wild strikes but Melton Sr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melton Sr wants to slow Meyers down by chopping away at his legs.
Melton Sr scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyers.
Melton Sr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Meyers. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Meyers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melton Sr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick but Meyers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Melton Sr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyers.
Meyers tries a head kick but it misses.
Melton Sr throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Meyers tumbling to the canvas!
Meyers is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melton Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Meyers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melton Sr pushes down on Meyers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meyers seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyers has hold of Melton Sr's hands but Melton Sr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Meyers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melton Sr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melton Sr's back!
Meyers keeps control of the position as Melton Sr tries to break free.
Melton Sr turns into Meyers and is now in his guard.
Melton Sr with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melton Sr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Melton Sr wants to control from the top but Meyers keeps moving.
Melton Sr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meyers kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meyers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meyers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melton Sr is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melton Sr trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom.
Melton Sr passes into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Melton Sr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Melton Sr scores with a nice strike.
Meyers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melton Sr throws an overhand right that drops Meyers like a sack of potatoes! Melton Sr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Melton Sr!
Michael Melton Sr is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Melton Sr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY, into his post fight interview.
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