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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Makritsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nation has chosen Red Nation as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Makritsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Nation!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makritsky.
A head kick misses from Nation.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nation.
Makritsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Nation counters with a good, hard body kick but Makritsky shrugs it off.
Makritsky blocks a head kick by Nation.
Nation connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nation lands a jab to Makritsky's midsection.
Makritsky is breathing heavily.
Nation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makritsky.
Makritsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Nation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Vadim Makritsky has been cut.
Red Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Nation.
Nation bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makritsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Nation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makritsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nation sprawls well. Nation wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makritsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Makritsky ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
Crunch! Nation slams his shin into Makritsky's torso.
Nation connects with a leg kick. Makritsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nation.
Nation drops Makritsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Makritsky looks back up at him and smiles so Nation waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Makritsky is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nation! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Red Nation!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munson's entrance music is Mankind Theme. A fine choice. Kowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skillet - Monster. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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294 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowski is defended easily by Munson.
Munson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munson cracks a nice hook into Kowski's ribs.
Kowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munson counters with a series of strikes. Kowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Kowski shoots in and bounces Munson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowski stands up over Munson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowski prevents Munson from getting back to his feet.
Kowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Munson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kowski postures up in Munson's guard and throws a big left but Munson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Kowski from controlling successfully.
Kowski postures up in Munson's guard and throws a big left but Munson blocks it.
Munson is breathing heavily.
Kowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowski throwing strikes from guard but Munson blocks nicely.
Kowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowski throws a strike but Munson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kowski landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowski landing shots from mount.
Kowski landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowski scoring with strikes but Munson is staying in there.
Kowski postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Munson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kowski and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gronk Kowski!
Gronk Kowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh Theodore Sakers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horse Spudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakers comes to the cage accompanied by Ball out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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288 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raleigh Theodore Sakers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horse Spudd!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spudd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spudd looking to score a takedown here. Sakers is defending well but Spudd drives through and ends up in Sakers's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakers keeping moving, preventing Spudd from controlling successfully.
Sakers wants to sweep here but Spudd controlling him for the moment.
Sakers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spudd manages to get himself to full guard.
Sakers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakers throws a big elbow that misses.
Spudd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spudd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sakers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sakers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd scores with a takedown into Sakers's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakers holds on and takes a little breather.
Spudd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakers is keeping the position for now.
Sakers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spudd is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakers thows a huge punch but Spudd dodges it nicely.
Spudd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sakers scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spudd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spudd is trying to stand back up but Sakers is controlling him
Sakers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakers passes to side control.
Spudd tries to bench press Sakers off him but Sakers keeps the position.
Sakers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spudd is not content to let Sakers control the position.
Spudd looks to move to half guard but instead Sakers has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spudd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spudd working to try and regain half guard.
Sakers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spudd can't escape the position.
Spudd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakers lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spudd tries to hold on but Sakers postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakers wants to control the pace but Spudd is squirming around nicely.
Spudd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sakers is stalling here. Spudd is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Spudd has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Spudd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spudd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakers keeps working.
Sakers trying to remain calm as Spudd controls from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spudd taking a break here but Sakers is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raleigh Theodore Sakers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spudd drives through with a takedown into Sakers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spudd is one step ahead there.
Spudd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raleigh Theodore Sakers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spudd throws a big elbow that misses.
Spudd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakers is adopting a defensive guard.
Spudd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakers's guard.
Sakers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spudd is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spudd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakers managing to control the position.
Horse Spudd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sakers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spudds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horse Spudd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakers lands with an uppercut that bounces Spudd off the cage and back into range.
Spudd feints and as Sakers raises his hands in defense, Spudd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spudd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spudd throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakers is on top in guard.
Sakers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spudd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sakers lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakers preventing the sweep.
Sakers throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakers is looking to work some ground and pound but Spudd has wrist control.
Spudd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakers is one step ahead there.
Spudd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spudd controls Sakers momentarily but Sakers frees himself.
Sakers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spudd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spudd wants to get back to his feet but Sakers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakers trying to control the position from guard on top but Spudd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spudd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakers controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spudd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raleigh Theodore Sakers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spudd gets a double leg takedown into Sakers's guard.
Sakers wants to sweep here but Spudd controlling him for the moment.
Spudd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakers's guard.
Spudd wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spudd in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spudd won't allow Sakers to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakers holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd wants to control from the top but Sakers keeps moving.
Sakers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spudd is one step ahead there.
Spudd being controlled here momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Horse Spudd wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sakers dips to his left and cracks Spudd with an uppercut!
Spudd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spudd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakers sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spudd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spudd manages to get himself to full guard.
Sakers trying to control the position from guard on top but Spudd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakers stands up over Spudd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakers throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spudd's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spudd trying to hold on to Sakers's head to control him but Sakers postures up.
Spudd is looking to escape.
Sakers with the ground and pound but Spudd uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spudd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakers.
Sakers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spudd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sakers has Spudd in his guard.
Sakers looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakers, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spudd!
The referee warns Spudd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakers breaks from Spudd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spudd is in a horrible position here. Sakers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sakers landing punches.
Horse Spudd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spudd is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakers looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Spudd 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 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raleigh Theodore Sakers!
Post fight, an emotional Raleigh Theodore Sakers said 'Announcer: Well Sakers has gone through with his promise, he literally just took a huge turd on Horse Spudd and wiped his butt on his nose. How vile yet entertaining!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Dobson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dobson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dobson does it's job there.
It looks like Derrick Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dobson scrambles back to his feet.
Dobson feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Dobson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a body punch but Dobson moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobson.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dobson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones stands up over Dobson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dobson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Dobson tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Dobson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Dobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dobson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dobson at a distance.
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!
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dobson is defending well.
Dobson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dobson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dobson lands with a good body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dobson as Jones shoots in.
Jones swings for the body but Dobson moves out of range.
Dobson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Dobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a takedown into Dobson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobson pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones stands and throws Dobson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dobson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson is looking for a sweep.
Jones throws an elbow but Dobson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dobson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws an elbow but Dobson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobson manages to get back to half guard.
Dobson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derrick Jones'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.
Dobson throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Dobson ducks down to avoid it.
Dobson staying out of range there.
Dobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dobson.
Dobson stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dobson's waist but Dobson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Dobson ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Jones.
Dobson lands with a nice body punch.
Ben Dobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dobson.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Dobson wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones prevents Dobson from improving his position.
Jones thows a huge punch but Dobson dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dobson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones has an active guard here but Dobson has managed to pass into half guard.
Dobson is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Dobson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to bench press Dobson off him but Dobson keeps the position.
Dobson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dobson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Dobson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dobson's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Dobson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dobson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dobson's back!
Dobson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dobson tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Dobson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dobson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Jones'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dobson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dobson misses with a straight left.
Jones misses the jab.
Dobson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Dobson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Dobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Dobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dobson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Dobson slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Dobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dobson blocks a jab.
Dobson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobson.
Dobson throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Dobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dobson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Dobson. Those never looked like landing.
Dobson misses with a looping left.
Dobson walks into a left hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Dobson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dobson misses with a hook.
Ben Dobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dobson scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Jones misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Dobson saw that one coming.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Dobson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dobson is out of range.
Dobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones throws a jab when Dobson was well out of range.
Jones moves away from the strike by Dobson.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Dobson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobson is just out of range.
Dobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ben Dobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dobson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dobson moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dobson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dobson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dobson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wunderkind has chosen Black Magic as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wunderkind lands with an overhand left.
Rua tries to move into range but Wunderkind moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wunderkind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wunderkind lands a jab to the nose.
Wunderkind lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Wunderkind sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wunderkind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Serj Wunderkind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Rua coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wunderkind delivers a nice body kick.
Rua with a hook.
Wunderkind tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the head.
Wunderkind displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rua up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wunderkind prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Wunderkind has the dominant position.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wunderkind pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wunderkind crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Wunderkind landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wunderkind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wunderkind lands a nice knee to the body.
Wunderkind is struggling to control the position.
Wunderkind with a knee to the head.
Wunderkind taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wunderkind.
Wunderkind working Rua over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the head.
Come on Wunderkind - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Wunderkind using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wunderkind landing knees to the head.
Wunderkind using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Wunderkind keeps him there for the moment.
Wunderkind working Rua over with knees to the body.
Wunderkind prevents the takedown attempt.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Wunderkind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Wunderkind leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wunderkind with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wunderkind drops Rua with a big knee straight up the middle! Rua is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rua is rocked!
It looks like Frank Rua 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!
Crack! A monster head kick from Wunderkind and Rua falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wunderkind!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Serj Wunderkind!
Serj Wunderkind decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles has chosen Fat Lip- Sum 41 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Miles!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viceroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Miles moves out of range as Viceroy strikes.
Miles swings for the body but Viceroy moves out of range.
Miles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Viceroy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miles is in Viceroy's guard.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viceroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Viceroy has wrist control.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Viceroy has wrist control.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles throws a strike but Viceroy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miles controls Viceroy momentarily but Viceroy frees himself.
Miles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miles is controlling Viceroy's posture.
Viceroy wants to stand but Miles is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy preventing the sweep.
Miles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miles looks to land a strike but Viceroy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Viceroy is looking to stand up but Miles isn't so interested in that idea.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Viceroy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
Miles throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viceroy has his hands on Miles's head, controlling the position.
Miles throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viceroy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viceroy tries to get out of the position.
Miles chips away with some ground and pound.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles postures up in Viceroy's guard and throws a big left but Viceroy blocks it.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viceroy scores with a shot to the body.
Miles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viceroy throws a right hand that Miles ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles also avoids with ease.
Lord Viceroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viceroy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Miles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Viceroy can't do much from the bottom here.
Miles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miles throwing strikes but Viceroy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Miles gets back to half guard.
Viceroy decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viceroy sprawls well initially but Miles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miles. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Miles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viceroy is trying to control but Miles passes into side control!
An elbow from Miles crashes against the mat.
Bruno Miles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viceroy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy is trying to get back to his feet.
Viceroy regains half guard, as Miles was trying to land strikes.
Miles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miles throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miles.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miles.
Miles throws a strike but Viceroy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viceroy working a defensive guard here.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miles.
Miles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miles stops Viceroy from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miles working Viceroy over with strikes.
Viceroy has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy taking some punishment here, with Miles in his half guard.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Miles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.
Miles throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Miles there.
Miles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miles.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Miles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles slips a nice elbow through Viceroy's hands, connecting with Viceroy's forehead.
Miles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles is nestled in close to Viceroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bruno Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Miles!
Bruno Miles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Glory. Saunders has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
151 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Gronkowski!
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, Joe Saunders!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders jabs Gronkowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gronkowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Gronkowski is just out of range.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gronkowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Gronkowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saunders back to the cage. Gronkowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saunders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gronkowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Gronkowski.
Saunders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gronkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saunders takes a swing at Gronkowski's ribcage but misses.
Saunders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gronkowski.
Saunders scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gronkowski's head backwards.
Gronkowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robbie Gronkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronkowski throws a leg kick but Saunders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saunders cracks Gronkowski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gronkowski falls to his knees and Saunders doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Saunders!
A very excited looking Joe Saunders 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 Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikitin has chosen Slipknot - The Heretic Anthem as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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28
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carver Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin throws a leg kick but Cade checks it.
Nikitin lands a glancing blow to the side of Cade's head.
Cade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Cade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nikitin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cade.
Nice shot lands for Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Cade ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cade ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a straight right.
Cade lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin lands a nice looking body shot.
Cade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikitin pinned against the cage. Nikitin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a series of punches but Cade moves out of range.
Cade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikitin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikitin misses with a kick to the body.
Nikitin misses with a wild combination.
Nikitin scores with a jab. Cade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikitin throws a low kick but Cade moves out of range easily.
Nikitin lands with a good body shot.
Cade checks a leg kick.
Cade walks into a stiff left hand from Nikitin.
Nikitin blocks a low kick nicely.
Nikitin throws a hook but Cade blocks it.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Nikitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Cade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin swings for the body but Cade moves out of range.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cade was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Cade throws out a leg kick but Nikitin moves out of range and Cade only half commits.
Cade slips a straight right by Nikitin.
Cade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cade was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Cade throws a low kick but Nikitin moves out of range easily.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
Nikitin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nikitin lands with a nice combination. Cade backs away looking to recover.
Cade slips a jab from Nikitin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin misses with a wild combination.
Nikitin wants to slow Cade down by chopping away at his legs.
Oleg Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nikitin throws a series of punches but Cade avoids them all with ease.
Nikitin throws a leg kick which misses Cade's front leg but catches the back leg as Cade tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Nikitin. No joy for Cade on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin misses with an uppercut. Cade saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Nikitin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cade ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
A punch combination from Nikitin misses.
Cade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikitin as he avoids it easily.
Nikitin is looking to slow Cade down with leg kicks.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Cade ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cade checks a leg kick nicely.
Nikitin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cade counters with a takedown into side control.
Cade has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oleg Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Nikitin does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikitin swings for the body but Cade moves out of range.
Cade ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Nice body punch from Nikitin.
Nikitin connects with the punch.
Cade ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikitin blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Cade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikitin works the jab nicely.
Cade shoots in and drives through. Nikitin sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikitin as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Nikitin checks a leg kick nicely.
Oleg Nikitin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin throws a hook but Cade blocks it.
A combination from Nikitin does no damage.
Cade throws a leg kick but Nikitin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nikitin looks to land a body kick but Cade moved away.
Nikitin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cade moves out of range of the leg kick from Nikitin.
Cade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin has a closed guard, preventing Cade from standing up.
Cade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cade is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikitin has wrist control.
Cade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cade gets to his feet - Nikitin follows without any prompting.
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to clinch up but Cade keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Nikitin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Cade's body.
Cade moves out of range of the strikes.
Cade throws a leg kick
and Nikitin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cade thows a leg kick but Nikitin checks it
letting Nikitin counter with a right hand.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nikitin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin leaves Cade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oleg Nikitin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nikitin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikitin is looking to chop away at Cade's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Cade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cade throws a low kick, looking for Nikitin's leg but Nikitin calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Nikitin.
Nikitin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cade on the side of the head.
Cade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nikitin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Cade misses.
Cade misses with a leg kick
letting Nikitin counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade throws a leg kick but Nikitin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cade connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
Nikitin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nikitin lands a body shot.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.
Cade throws a solid leg kick but Nikitin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cade.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Cade ducks down to avoid it.
Cade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a body shot
and Cade counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin checks a leg kick.
Cade misses with a low kick.
Nikitin lands a jab to Cade's midsection.
Cade avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
An inside leg kick lands from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikitin blocks the leg kick.
Cade ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin checks a leg kick.
Cade moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
The fighters circling - Nikitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cade moves away.
Nikitin checks a leg kick.
Oleg Nikitin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cade checks a low kick from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a jab.
Cade throws a low kick but Nikitin avoids it.
Nikitin lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin misses with a hook.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin checks the leg kick.
Nikitin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cade. Cade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Cade moved out of range nicely.
Nikitin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Cade.
Nikitin scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nikitin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Nikitin!
Oleg Nikitin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Briar McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ludacris - Act A Fool. McGuire has chosen Boondock Saints Theme as his entrance music. Briar McGuire has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Briar McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Van Kirkland missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Van Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland staying out of range there.
Van Kirkland throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from McGuire misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuire.
Van Kirkland swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Van Kirkland thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Briar McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Kirkland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire motions for Van Kirkland to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Van Kirkland jumps back.
Van Kirkland throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Van Kirkland only half commits.
Van Kirkland blocks a jab.
Van Kirkland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Van Kirkland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Van Kirkland counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Kirkland lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Van Kirkland ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Van Kirkland, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Van Kirkland against the cage but Van Kirkland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Van Kirkland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Kirkland tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Kirkland scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Van Kirkland counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Van Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Kirkland avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire shoots and misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Briar McGuire.
Van Kirkland throws out a powerful jab.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Kirkland at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Kirkland misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Kirkland's hands.
Van Kirkland 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.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Van Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kirkland.
McGuire throws a jab when Van Kirkland was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
Van Kirkland blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire looking to score a takedown here. Van Kirkland is defending well but McGuire drives through and ends up in Van Kirkland's guard.
Van Kirkland controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Kirkland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Kirkland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Kirkland!
Van Kirkland decides to stand up, so the ref orders McGuire to his feet.
Van Kirkland blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Van Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Van Kirkland finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire throws a push kick but Van Kirkland slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Van Kirkland throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Kirkland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Van Kirkland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Kirkland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch lands to the side of Van Kirkland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Van Kirkland avoids nicely.
A solid body kick from Van Kirkland.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Kirkland has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire slips under a jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Van Kirkland moves away and avoids it.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Horrible takedown by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Kirkland which made him look bad.
Van Kirkland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Kirkland checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Van Kirkland moved out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Van Kirkland off balance momentarily.
Van Kirkland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Van Kirkland moved out of range nicely.
McGuire is looking to slow Van Kirkland down with leg kicks.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire punishes Van Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Kirkland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire!
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vladimir Van Kirkland did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Van Kirkland has managed to clinch.
Van Kirkland controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Kirkland's elbow.
A short uppercut from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a nice uppercut.
Van Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Kirkland.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Kirkland.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Kirkland prevents a body shot from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Van Kirkland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Kirkland's elbow.
A short left from Van Kirkland.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Van Kirkland swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Van Kirkland.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Kirkland.
McGuire tries a body shot but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Van Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire throws a series of strikes that have Van Kirkland backpedaling.
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Kirkland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire moves out of range as Van Kirkland throws a body kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire cracks Van Kirkland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland had his way with Briar McGuire in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Kirkland on the side of the head.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Kirkland.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire moves out of range as Van Kirkland strikes.
Van Kirkland checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Van Kirkland counters with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Van Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Briar McGuire.
Van Kirkland lands with a cross.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Kirkland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Van Kirkland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Van Kirkland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Van Kirkland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Briar McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Van Kirkland moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Kirkland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire working away.
McGuire cracks Van Kirkland with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Van Kirkland wants to control but McGuire postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Van Kirkland.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Kirkland, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Van Kirkland gave a mention to Happy Pills in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tari Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunha comes to the cage accompanied by Chains. Glenn Wauler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tari Cunha's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tari Cunha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wauler misses with a body shot.
Wauler misses with a hook
and Cunha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wauler wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well.
Cunha drops an elbow to the side of Wauler's head.
Wauler wants to get back to his feet.
Cunha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wauler's head.
Cunha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wauler tries to kick Cunha off but Cunha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cunha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cunha moves nicely into side control.
Wauler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunha is working Wauler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cunha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wauler to see if he's OK.
Wauler defending against the ground and pound.
Cunha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wauler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cunha misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha working the ground and pound but Wauler is defending the strikes.
Cunha has hold of Wauler's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wauler tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cunha cranks the arm and Wauler screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wauler, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tari Cunha!
Tari Cunha retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Tari Cunha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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