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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, True Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vengeance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minor slips a jab and a cross from Vengeance.
Vengeance uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Corey Minor has been cut.
Vengeance fails to land with a series of punches.
Vengeance misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Vengeance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vengeance misses with a double jab.
Vengeance misses with a two punch combination.
Vengeance takes a swing at Minor's ribcage but misses.
Vengeance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Minor back to the cage. Vengeance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
True Vengeance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that Minor avoids nicely.
Vengeance throws a looping overhand right but Minor ducks down to avoid it.
Vengeance tries to bum rush Minor with a series of wild strikes but Minor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vengeance sprawls well initially but Minor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vengeance is positioning himself well to prevent Minor advancing to mount.
Minor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vengeance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vengeance tries to get to full guard but Minor has control of the leg.
Minor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vengeance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vengeance manages to get to full guard.
Minor tries to stand but Vengeance is controlling from the bottom.
Minor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vengeance on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor pushes down on Vengeance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minor trying to pass the guard but Vengeance defending well.
Vengeance is trying to maintain the position but Minor is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minor pulls his head out easily.
Minor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vengeance defending well though.
Vengeance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minor.
Vengeance makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vengeance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Vengeance didn't expect that.
Vengeance wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Minor is now in half guard.
Vengeance is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor tries to pass to full mount but Vengeance defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vengeance trying to hold on to Minor's head to control him but Minor postures up.
Minor misses with a head shot. Vengeance uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
True Vengeance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Minor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vengeance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Minor trying to mount his opponent but Vengeance defends it.
Vengeance moves into full guard.
Vengeance is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Vengeance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vengeance is retaining full guard.
Vengeance is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vengeance is keeping the position for now.
Minor stops Vengeance from standing up.
Vengeance is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
True Vengeance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Minor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vengeance misses.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that Minor avoids nicely.
Vengeance stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Vengeance.
Vengeance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vengeance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Vengeance.
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vengeance.
Minor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vengeance quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance wants to get back to full guard.
Vengeance wants to control but Minor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vengeance pulls Minor in close to his closed guard and prevents Minor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vengeance working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vengeance manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vengeance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vengeance won't allow Minor to sweep him here.
Vengeance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vengeance throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vengeance's guard. Nice move by Minor!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vengeance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
True Vengeance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Minor's cut.
That's time! Minor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Vengeance, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Vengeance against the cage but Vengeance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vengeance throws a shot from downtown. Minor moves away and avoids it.
Minor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vengeance darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vengeance connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vengeance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minor circles away quickly and effectively.
Vengeance fails to land with a series of punches.
Vengeance goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance throws a combination that misses
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vengeance is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minor passes Vengeance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Vengeance is defending well.
Minor is looking to pass Vengeance's guard but actually Vengeance recovers to full guard.
Minor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vengeance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor stopping the sweep attempt from Vengeance.
Minor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vengeance manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vengeance content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vengeance postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vengeance chips away with some ground and pound.
Vengeance throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vengeance cracks Minor with a solid left hand.
Minor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vengeance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corey Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vengeance is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Minor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Minor tries to get out of the position.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vengeance scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vengeance is looking to work some ground and pound but Minor has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance throws a strike but Minor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Minor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vengeance to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Minor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vengeance pulls down on the head and he's put Minor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). True Vengeance!
Jumping up and down and very excited, True Vengeance waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr GoodKat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elijah Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr GoodKat!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GoodKat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
GoodKat has a takedown stuffed.
GoodKat throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman misses with a head kick.
Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
GoodKat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
GoodKat decides to return to a standing position.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GoodKat was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a right hand that misses
and GoodKat counters with a head kick. That will keep Hoffman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
GoodKat shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffman tries to sprawl out of it but GoodKat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoffman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
GoodKat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Hoffman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on GoodKat. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GoodKat ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman swinging wildly here.
GoodKat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman takes a kick to the side of the head.
GoodKat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
GoodKat instigates a clinch.
GoodKat can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
GoodKat slowing the pace effectively.
Hoffman managing to block the knees to the body from GoodKat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
GoodKat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoffman avoids the damage to the body.
GoodKat tries to work over Hoffman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
GoodKat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GoodKat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
GoodKat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
GoodKat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoffman defends it nicely.
Elijah Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr GoodKat.
GoodKat misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from GoodKat. Those never looked like landing.
GoodKat drops his hands momentarily and Hoffman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoffman throws a right hand that GoodKat ducks under and follows up with a left that GoodKat also avoids with ease.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but GoodKat moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
GoodKat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
GoodKat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Hoffman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
Hoffman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as GoodKat backs up against the cage.
Hoffman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
GoodKat moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
GoodKat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoffman stuffs the takedown attempt from GoodKat. GoodKat gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffman fails to land the takedown.
GoodKat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
GoodKat walks into a straight right hand from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a hook. GoodKat ducked under it nicely.
GoodKat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoffman misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat tries a head kick but it misses.
GoodKat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but GoodKat swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from GoodKat.
GoodKat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elijah Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
GoodKat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GoodKat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Hoffman does no damage.
GoodKat tests Hoffman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr GoodKat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
GoodKat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
GoodKat slips a straight right by Hoffman.
GoodKat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
GoodKat wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Hoffman throws out a loose jab but GoodKat uses good head movement to avoid it.
GoodKat slips under a jab from Hoffman.
GoodKat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
GoodKat slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
GoodKat wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
GoodKat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoffman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
GoodKat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
GoodKat misses with a body punch.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but GoodKat is controlling him.
GoodKat is pressed up against the cage. Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag GoodKat down to the mat. GoodKat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by GoodKat.
GoodKat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoffman staying out of range there.
Hoffman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and GoodKat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circling - Hoffman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoffman takes a kick to the side of the head.
GoodKat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoffman defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
GoodKat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoffman is keeping busy.
GoodKat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Hoffman blocks a body shot from GoodKat.
Hoffman avoiding damage as GoodKat throws knees to the body.
GoodKat scores with a hook to the body.
GoodKat misses with a hook to the ribs.
GoodKat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GoodKat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch but GoodKat keeps him there for the moment.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from GoodKat.
Hoffman avoiding damage as GoodKat throws knees to the body.
Hoffman tries to break the clinch but GoodKat is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoffman avoiding damage as GoodKat throws knees to the body.
Hoffman is trying to stall.
GoodKat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Hoffman avoiding damage as GoodKat throws knees to the body.
GoodKat presses Hoffman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffman misses with a double jab
and GoodKat counters with a good low kick that Hoffman was not able to check.
GoodKat tries to score with a low kick but Hoffman moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
GoodKat throws a nice head kick!
Hoffman lands a nice hook to GoodKat's body. GoodKat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman thows a body shot but no joy.
GoodKat moves out of range as Hoffman strikes.
Elijah Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GoodKat throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Elijah Hoffman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by GoodKat.
GoodKat avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but GoodKat manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by GoodKat.
GoodKat has Hoffman up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
GoodKat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman wants to break free but GoodKat has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr GoodKat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Hoffman.
GoodKat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws an off balance right hand
and GoodKat counters with a head kick.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and GoodKat counters with a head kick. That will keep Hoffman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
GoodKat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
GoodKat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. GoodKat did well to prevent Hoffman getting side control.
Hoffman is keen to just control but GoodKat is a slippery customer.
Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but GoodKat defends the submission attempt.
Hoffman is trying to control the action in half guard but GoodKat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but GoodKat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman stalling away here and it's allowed GoodKat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GoodKat is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman stops GoodKat from standing up.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but GoodKat keeps moving.
Hoffman looking to sit in guard and control but GoodKat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoffman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffman, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing GoodKat from standing up.
GoodKat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, GoodKat has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman's legs - danger averted.
GoodKat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
GoodKat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
GoodKat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
GoodKat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
GoodKat moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
GoodKat scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. GoodKat does a little dance to reset his feet.
GoodKat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
GoodKat throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. GoodKat doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoffman shoots in and gets a takedown into GoodKat's guard.
Hoffman throws a strike but GoodKat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman controls GoodKat momentarily but GoodKat frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
GoodKat preventing the sweep.
Hoffman looking to control.
GoodKat wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. GoodKat is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffman is working an open guard so GoodKat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
GoodKat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but GoodKat avoids them all with ease.
Hoffman misses with a hook. GoodKat ducked under it nicely.
Elijah Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr GoodKat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoffman throws a lazy uppercut
and GoodKat counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Hoffman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think GoodKat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr GoodKat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krackin Yourface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Youssoupha - Ne Compare Pas blaring out of the sound system. Yourface has chosen King of Kings as his entrance music. Rory Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Krackin Yourface's chin.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krackin Yourface!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yourface did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Yourface keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yourface tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Diaz manages to move to mount!
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Yourface is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yourface is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Yourface tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yourface is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourface keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz unloading with bombs!
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yourface is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourface regains half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yourface for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rory Diaz.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
It looks like Krackin Yourface has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Yourface.
Yourface misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yourface swinging wildly here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yourface tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krackin Yourface's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Yourface.
Yourface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Yourface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz working away.
Yourface is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Rory Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rory Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourface trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yourface has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yourface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yourface wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yourface does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz works his way into full mount!
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yourface working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Yourface is having none of it.
Yourface is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yourface tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yourface regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yourface missing with punches from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Yourface is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krackin Yourface's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Yourface as he connects with a hook.
Yourface looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yourface!
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Yourface wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
Yourface is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yourface looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yourface wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Yourface really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yourface tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yourface is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yourface is surviving well by controlling Diaz's body position as best he can.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yourface is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Diaz.
Yourface is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz controlling from mount.
Yourface is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourface is working to get back to half guard.
Yourface seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Diaz dominating with strikes here.
Diaz looking to finish Yourface with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yourface!
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yourface is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Krackin Yourface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rory Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Yourface is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yourface swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Yourface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Diaz!
Rory Diaz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dark Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek DArcangeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Dutch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek DArcangeli!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DArcangeli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dutch is fending him off so far but DArcangeli persists. Nope, Dutch circles away and we're back to standing.
DArcangeli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dutch avoids it really well and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dutch 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 DArcangeli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DArcangeli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DArcangeli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dark Dutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek DArcangeli.
DArcangeli shoots in for a takedown but Dutch shows good takedown defense.
DArcangeli has a takedown stuffed.
Dutch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DArcangeli.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dutch. That's going to slow DArcangeli down.
DArcangeli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dutch counters with a nice leg kick.
DArcangeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dutch pinned against the cage. Dutch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DArcangeli looks gassed!
DArcangeli shoots and misses
and Dutch moves into the clinch.
Dutch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DArcangeli tries to score a body lock takedown but Dutch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dutch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DArcangeli.
DArcangeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dutch but Dutch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DArcangeli shoots in but no luck this time.
DArcangeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dutch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dutch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DArcangeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dutch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DArcangeli somewhat.
Derek DArcangeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DArcangeli looks for a takedown but Dutch sprawls well.
Dark Dutch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DArcangeli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dutch finds it's way round the side to connect with DArcangeli's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DArcangeli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dutch counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks DArcangeli badly! He tries to strike back but Dutch puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks DArcangeli out cold! Oh man, DArcangeli will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dark Dutch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bones Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bones Jones has been cut.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Turner.
Turner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Turner lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Jones tries to tie him up.
Turner stalls.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Turner.
Turner trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turner misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turner lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Turner misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with an elbow strike.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ike Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner scores with a spinning back kick!
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Turner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Turner.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Turner is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bones Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Turner cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Turner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Turner darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Turner throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Turner misses with an elbow over the top.
Turner lands a left hand.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Turner lands a damaging elbow.
Turner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turner throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a nice elbow.
Bones Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Turner.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Turner, against the cage.
Jones avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Turner is trying to stall.
Turner has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turner misses with an elbow strike.
Turner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Turner lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bones Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turner throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner is rocked!
Jones blocks the body kick.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Turner! Jones dives in looking to finish! Turner is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bones Jones!
Bones Jones is the new lightweight champion!
Bones Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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