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TFC 19: Smalls vs Gardner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Snowball is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Snowball!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money ducks under a wild hook from Snowball.
Snowball with a jab.
Snowball throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease.
Money falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snowball counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Money!
Money is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Money defending well though.
Oh Money is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snowball misses with a head shot. Money uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Money keeping moving, preventing Snowball from controlling successfully.
Money on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Money tries to get out of the position.
Snowball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Money seems to have got his legs back now.
Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snowball accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money is breathing heavily.
Snowball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowball working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snowball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Money avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snowball trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snowball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Money works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snowball wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money has momentary wrist control but Snowball slips an elbow through the middle.
Snowball wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
Snowball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snowball.
Snowball throws a big elbow that misses.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snowball.
Snowball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snowball throws a big right hand that misses.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snowball.
Snowball tries to free his leg and advance position but Money is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money pushes Snowball off and gets back to his feet.
Snowball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snowball lands a head kick!
Snowball throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Money throws a head kick but Snowball moves out of range.
Snowball rushes Money with punches - Money moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Money goes down! Snowball follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Snowball!
Our winner, Jimmy Snowball, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Power Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini throws a combination. Rampage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Power Rampage has been cut.
Gambini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gambini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rampage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rampage defends it easily.
Gambini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rampage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rampage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini 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.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Gambini won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rampage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rampage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gambini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gambini is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rampage throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gambini's body to avoid the submission. Gambini has instead reached around Rampage's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gambini arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Gambini!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frankie Gambini thanked - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keimah Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Pitera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek n Destroy. The key to victory for Keimah Dama has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keimah Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Pitera!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitera.
Pitera throws a head kick but Dama moves out of range.
Dama throws a series of punches but Pitera avoids them all with ease.
Dama tries to keep at a distance but Pitera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitera takes one to the chin there.
Dama moves in looking to clinch but Pitera pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Pitera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Pitera coming out on top.
Dama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitera.
Dama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pitera misses with a combination
and Dama counters with a three punch combo that has Pitera backing up. Pitera nods at Dama to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Pitera shoots in but Dama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dama wants to clinch up but Pitera keeps it at a distance.
Dama tries to clinch but Pitera moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitera has closed the distance and engaged Dama in a clinch.
Pitera looking for a takedown.
Pitera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dama throws a right and a left that Pitera avoids nicely.
Pitera throws a head kick that Dama semi-blocks.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitera tries a head kick but it misses.
Dama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dama throws a right and a left that Pitera avoids nicely.
Dama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitera's waist but Pitera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dama off to one side.
Pitera throws a head kick that misses.
Dama throws a right and a left that Pitera avoids nicely.
Pitera misses with a left hand
and Dama counters with a three punch combo that has Pitera backing up. Pitera nods at Dama to acknowledge the strikes.
Dama is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pitera manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitera throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Keimah Dama has been cut.
Pitera lands with a slapping head kick.
Dama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pitera is trying to defend but Dama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dama wants to stand up but Pitera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pitera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pitera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitera pushes Dama off looking to stand but Dama dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dama in particular looking to stall.
Dama tries to stand and escape but Pitera is controlling the position.
Dama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitera keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Keimah Dama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pitera dodges the punch combination from Dama.
Dama is looking to clinch.
Dama throws a low kick, looking for Pitera's leg but Pitera calmly moves out of range.
Dama is looking to clinch but Pitera is avoiding it.
Pitera tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitera.
Pitera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pitera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dama manages to avoid it.
Pitera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pitera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitera is defended easily by Dama.
Keimah Dama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Pitera.
Dama misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitera slips a jab and a cross from Dama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Pitera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keimah Dama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitera clinches with his opponent.
Dama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitera crunches a lovely knee into Dama's ribcage.
Pitera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dama is defended easily by Pitera.
Pitera lands a head kick!
Pitera forces Dama back against the cage and clinches.
Pitera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitera breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dama is just out of range.
Pitera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dama was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitera.
Pitera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dama.
Dama tries to bum rush Pitera with a series of wild strikes but Pitera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Pitera moves out of range easily.
Pitera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pitera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitera slaps away a takedown attempt from Dama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pitera! Dama is out on his feet! Pitera rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dama is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dama is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Pitera!
Tommy Pitera took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lionel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson advances to full mount.
Johnson has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smith throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Smith is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rebel Johnson!
Rebel Johnson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'll make you famous. Come be with a real man.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Garciea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Matice Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Garciea!
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, Gregory Matice Jr!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matice Jr throws a head kick but Garciea moves out of range.
Matice Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garciea swivels and escapes.
Matice Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Garciea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matice Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garciea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matice Jr somewhat.
Matice Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Garciea.
Matice Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Matice Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garciea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jose Garciea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Matice Jr.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garciea blocks the strikes from Matice Jr.
Garciea seems to be working for a kimura but Matice Jr defends the submission attempt.
Matice Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matice Jr trying to hold on to Garciea's head to control him but Garciea postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garciea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matice Jr keeping control of the position.
Matice Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Garciea stops Matice Jr from getting back to his feet.
Matice Jr is looking for a sweep. Garciea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matice Jr gets back to full guard.
Garciea won't allow Matice Jr to get back to his feet.
Matice Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Matice Jr, not yet.
Garciea wants to control from the top but Matice Jr keeps moving.
Matice Jr 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.
Garciea distracts Matice Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garciea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Garciea is proving a slippery customer.
Matice Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garciea throws a big right hand that misses.
Garciea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matice Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garciea is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matice Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garciea!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garciea tries to hold on but Matice Jr postures up.
Matice Jr lands a big elbow.
Matice Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garciea is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Matice Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matice Jr content just to control the position here.
Matice Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garciea hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garciea tries to reverse the position but Matice Jr maintains control.
Matice Jr content just to control the position here.
Garciea is looking to get to half guard.
Matice Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Garciea is working to get back to half guard.
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garciea tries to reverse the position but Matice Jr maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Matice Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matice Jr instigates a clinch.
Matice Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garciea can't fight it off and eventually Matice Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Garciea looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matice Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garciea looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matice Jr passes into side control.
Garciea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matice Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matice Jr working away.
Garciea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garciea is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garciea's legs.
Matice Jr controlling from side mount.
Matice Jr trying to control the position but Garciea is working away.
Garciea tries to buck Matice Jr off but Matice Jr is having none of it.
Garciea wants to control but Matice Jr postures up.
Matice Jr controlling from side mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matice Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr is looking to clinch.
Garciea shoots in but no luck this time.
Gregory Matice Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matice Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garciea counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matice Jr's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matice Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garciea has a hand on Matice Jr's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matice Jr takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garciea throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Matice Jr controlling from mount.
Garciea is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Matice Jr prevents Garciea from getting the reversal.
Garciea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Matice Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gregory Matice Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Garciea shoots in and drives through. Matice Jr sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matice Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Garciea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose Garciea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Matice Jr.
Matice Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Matice Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matice Jr tries to sprawl but Garciea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matice Jr is looking to improve his position.
Garciea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matice Jr is just riding it out for now. Garciea eventually gives up the hold.
Matice Jr trying to control but Garciea postures up.
Matice Jr gets back to full guard.
Matice Jr has Garciea pulled in close to control his posture.
Garciea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garciea throws a big elbow that misses.
Garciea stopping the sweep attempt from Matice Jr.
Garciea makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garciea preventing the sweep.
Gregory Matice Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matice Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garciea's guard.
Matice Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Garciea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garciea is trying to keep Matice Jr in close.
Garciea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matice Jr stands and throws Garciea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matice Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gregory Matice Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garciea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matice Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garciea to his feet.
Matice Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garciea is trying to defend but Matice Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Matice Jr wants to pass to mount but Garciea is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr prevents Garciea from improving his position.
Garciea actively working from the bottom here.
Garciea wants to control but Matice Jr passes into side.
Garciea manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matice Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garciea wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matice Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matice Jr dominating with strikes here.
Jose Garciea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matice Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Matice Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matice Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Matice Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mommasaid Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
195 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mommasaid Out!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Out misses.
Out will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garcia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garcia cracks Out with a big right hand but Out just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Garcia throws a strike aimed at the side of Out's head but Out avoids it well.
Garcia working the ground and pound but Out is defending the strikes.
Garcia taking a breather here.
Garcia 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.
The ground and pound from Garcia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Garcia controls the position.
Check out the look on Garcia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working the ground and pound.
Out takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Garcia cracks Out with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Garcia immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Out is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Garcia!
A relieved looking Damien Garcia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Moris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Moris!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Moris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker drops Moris with a beautiful combination! Moris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baker is looking for the KO!
It looks like Travis Moris 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!
Baker cracks Moris with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Moris falls to his knees and Baker 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 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Primo Carnera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dougles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carnera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - one more road to cross. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Primo Carnera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dougles!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dougles scores with a head kick. Carnera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carnera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dougles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dougles shoots in but Carnera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dougles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carnera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carnera drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dougles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carnera is controlling him.
Dougles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carnera!
Dougles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dougles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Carnera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carnera tries to get out of the position.
Dougles misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carnera wants to hold on but Dougles pushes him away.
Dougles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carnera just holding on.
Carnera is in a horrible position here. Dougles smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dougles landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dougles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carnera is working to get back to half guard.
Carnera wants to control but Dougles is having none of it.
Carnera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dougles throws a strike there. Carnera manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carnera controlling the position for now.
Dougles wants to pass the guard but Carnera is defending well.
Dougles prevents Carnera from improving his position.
Carnera wants to control but Dougles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carnera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dougles.
Dougles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dougles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dougles stops Carnera from getting back to his feet.
Dougles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carnera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dougles wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
Dougles with a nice head shot there.
Dougles postures up.
Carnera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dougles wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
Carnera looking for a sweep. Not yet Carnera, not yet.
Dougles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carnera is keeping the position for now.
Carnera wants to stand and escape but Dougles is having none of it.
Carnera controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carnera moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dougles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carnera's efforts to push away.
Carnera blocks an elbow strike.
Carnera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carnera punishes Dougles's body with a nice straight punch.
Dougles moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Carnera breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dougles.
Carnera throws a series of punches but Dougles moves out of range.
Dougles tries to clinch but Carnera moves out of range.
Dougles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dougles lands a leg kick that knocks Carnera off balance momentarily.
Dougles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dougles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carnera. Carnera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dougles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Dougles 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.
Carnera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dougles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dougles throws a hook but Carnera blocks it.
Primo Carnera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carnera misses with a few strikes there.
Carnera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dougles looks to land a combination but Carnera avoids it well.
Carnera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dougles throws a lazy right hand but Carnera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carnera throws a right and a left that Dougles avoids nicely.
Dougles dips to his left and cracks Carnera with an uppercut!
Dougles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dougles shoots in for a double leg but Carnera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dougles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dougles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carnera.
Carnera blocks a head kick by Dougles.
Dougles misses with a looping right.
Dougles misses with a takedown attempt - Carnera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dougles misses with a combination
and Carnera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ryan Dougles has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carnera.
Dougles throws a jab when Carnera was well out of range.
Dougles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carnera misses with a double jab.
Carnera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carnera counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
A combination from Dougles does no damage.
Dougles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carnera counters with a left and a right... And another left! Dougles is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Carnera!
Primo Carnera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genral Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genral Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cray Willams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Willams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Willams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Willams has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee has his foot on Willams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willams works his way back into a safe position though.
Willams stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Willams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Willams wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Willams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Willams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Willams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Willams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
and Willams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Willams is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Willams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
and Willams counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Willams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Willams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Willams decides to return to a standing position.
Willams shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Willams counters with a nice body shot.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Willams moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Willams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Willams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Willams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Willams's back!
Willams has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lee.
Lee is landing with strikes. Willams can't take much more of this.
Lee misses with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee missing with strikes from the back.
Lee is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lee misses with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Willams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cray Willams 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.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Willams throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Lee throws a low kick but Willams avoids it.
Lee avoids the body shot from Willams.
Willams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Willams stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee defending well as Willams loads up on a big left hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willams moves away.
No luck for Willams with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams blocks a jab.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Willams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Willams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Willams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cray Willams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a leg kick
letting Willams counter with a right hand.
Willams looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Willams shoots in.
Willams is breathing heavily.
Willams misses with a looping left.
Cray Willams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Willams looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cray Willams 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. And we move into the final round!
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willams throws out the jab.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Willams.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Willams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Willams persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Willams's leg but Willams calmly moves out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but Willams avoids it.
Lee throws a low kick but Willams avoids it.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Willams tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Willams. Willams gets slowly back to his feet.
Willams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings for the body but Willams moves out of range.
Willams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Willams counters with a right hand to the body.
Willams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee is looking to wear down Willams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Willams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Willams persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cray Willams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Willams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Willams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Willams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee throws a leg kick but Willams sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Willams checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Willams has a takedown stuffed.
Lee throws a leg kick but Willams moved away.
Cray Willams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genral Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willams misses with a two punch combination.
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 Genral Lee.
Well Willams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cray Willams!
Cray Willams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stavesacre - Minuteman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Smalls!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner takes one to the side of the head.
Smalls throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gardner counters with a nice body shot.
Smalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smalls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
Smalls misses with a body shot.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardner tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Gardner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gardner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smalls.
It looks like Aaron Gardner has been cut.
Gardner lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gardner throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Smalls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Smalls. Those never looked like landing.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Gardner as Smalls shoots in.
Smalls fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smalls with a hook.
Gardner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Gardner ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smalls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smalls moves forwards but Gardner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gardner missing with a left hand there. Smalls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Smalls catches Gardner right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardner throws a right and a left that Smalls avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a left hand
and Smalls counters with a series of strikes. Gardner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gardner misses with a wild combination.
Smalls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smalls is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gardner misses with a looping left.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner misses with the combination.
Gardner slips a jab and a cross from Smalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gardner's corner calls for a 1-2. Gardner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smalls misses with a combination
letting Gardner counter with a right hand.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardner moves away.
Gardner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gardner throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gardner is able to avoid easily.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reggie Smalls will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gardner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gardner throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gardner throws a big shot that misses.
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Gardner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
Gardner throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls swinging wildly here.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reggie Smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smalls throws a right hand that Gardner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardner also avoids with ease.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Reggie Smalls has been cut.
Smalls looks to land a combination but Gardner avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
Gardner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gardner slips a jab from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Gardner throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
Smalls thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
Smalls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Gardner - just one landing.
A slow jab from Gardner misses its intended target.
Gardner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gardner misses with a hook.
Smalls scores with a three punch combo!
Gardner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smalls takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gardner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls connects with a body shot.
Gardner swinging wildly here.
Smalls swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Gardner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gardner slips a jab and a cross from Smalls.
Gardner works the jab nicely.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gardner throws out the jab.
Smalls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardner.
Smalls has his takedown stuffed
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gardner has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gardner is out of range.
Smalls moves out of range as Gardner strikes.
Gardner looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.
Gardner avoids the body shot from Smalls.
Gardner misses with a hook.
Gardner throws a one two combo.
Smalls slips under a jab.
Gardner takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Gardner throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Nice shot by Smalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gardner.
Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardner.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Gardner.
Nice takedown defense from Gardner. No joy for Smalls on that attempt.
Gardner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smalls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gardner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smalls is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Smalls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gardner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gardner throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a one-two to the body.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Gardner.
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smalls to counter with a crisp jab.
Smalls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smalls counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smalls.
Smalls throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a one-two to the body.
Smalls seems to have got his legs back now.
Smalls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Smalls.
Smalls throws a right hand that Gardner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardner also avoids with ease.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Gardner blocks a jab.
Aaron Gardner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smalls misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Gardner does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Gardner.
Gardner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gardner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
Gardner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gardner really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smalls looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
Smalls shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Smalls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gardner misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smalls thows a body shot but no joy.
Gardner cracks Smalls with a good jab.
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Gardner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Gardner misses the target.
Gardner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smalls makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls digs a good body shot into Gardner's ribs.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalls takes a swing at Gardner's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Gardner misses.
Gardner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls lunges at Gardner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gardner's hand.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gardner sprawls well. Gardner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smalls gets slowly back to his feet.
Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Gardner. No joy for Smalls on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls moves forwards but Gardner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gardner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Smalls scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gardner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smalls fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gardner throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
Smalls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gardner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gardner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Aaron Gardner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Smalls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gardner avoids the body shot from Smalls.
Smalls looks to land a combination. Gardner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Gardner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smalls throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gardner counters with a three punch combo that has Smalls backing up. Smalls nods at Gardner to acknowledge the strikes.
Gardner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
Gardner throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gardner.
Smalls throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gardner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Smalls.
Smalls comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gardner throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Smalls shoots in but Gardner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smalls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
Smalls looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smalls.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gardner misses with a few strikes there.
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Smalls throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
A jab from Smalls does it's job there.
Gardner connects with the punch.
Gardner tries to move into range but Smalls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gardner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardner.
Smalls misses with a few strikes there.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Gardner finds it's way through Smalls's defenses.
Gardner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aaron Gardner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gardner slips a jab and a cross from Smalls.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smalls. Smalls circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gardner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Gardner does no damage.
Gardner looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.
Smalls moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Gardner.
Smalls throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
Reggie Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardner.
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 Reggie Smalls.
I think Gardner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Gardner!
Aaron Gardner is the new lightweight champion!
Aaron Gardner 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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