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TUF135's Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Am I A Psycho ft. B.o.B., Hopsin . Colt McLaren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
McLaren takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
McLaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
McLaren scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren scores a takedown into full mount!
Escobar regains half guard.
McLaren passes to side control.
Escobar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
McLaren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
McLaren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McLaren is tapping! Great win for Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Escobar!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Escobar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Delahunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon has chosen Salmon Song as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Delahunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dontae Sheldon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheldon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jackson Delahunt has been cut.
Sheldon throws an off balance right hand
and Delahunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheldon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delahunt.
Delahunt throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Sheldon.
An inside leg kick from Delahunt misses.
Sheldon throws a big shot that misses.
Sheldon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dontae Sheldon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheldon throws a hook but Delahunt blocks it.
Sheldon tries to bum rush Delahunt with a series of wild strikes but Delahunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheldon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delahunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheldon.
Delahunt throws a hook but Sheldon avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sheldon.
A big left from Delahunt misses.
Delahunt misses with a straight left.
Sheldon misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldon misses with a few strikes there.
Sheldon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Delahunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Delahunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Sheldon misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sheldon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheldon looks to throw the jab but Delahunt is out of range.
A jab from Sheldon misses.
Delahunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sheldon.
Sheldon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delahunt counters with a straight right hand.
Delahunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheldon moves away.
Delahunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheldon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheldon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delahunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon slips under a jab from Delahunt.
Delahunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheldon.
Sheldon misses with a straight left.
Sheldon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delahunt manages to avoid it.
Delahunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheldon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Delahunt scrambles back to his feet.
Delahunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
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!
Sheldon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sheldon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheldon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delahunt.
Sheldon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delahunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheldon is just out of range.
Nice shot by Sheldon.
Sheldon lands a jab to Delahunt's midsection.
Sheldon scores with the left hand. Delahunt knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sheldon misses.
Sheldon throws a hook but Delahunt avoids it easily.
Sheldon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheldon swings for the body but Delahunt moves out of range.
Sheldon misses with a lunging right hand
and Delahunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Delahunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheldon.
Dontae Sheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheldon cracks Delahunt with a good jab.
Sheldon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delahunt defending well as Sheldon loads up on a big left hand.
Delahunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheldon misses with a wild combination.
Sheldon throws a big shot that misses.
Delahunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delahunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheldon thuds a left hand into Delahunt's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheldon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sheldon swings for the body but Delahunt moves out of range.
Delahunt lands a jab to the head.
Delahunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldon manages to avoid it.
Delahunt throws a body punch but Sheldon moves out of range.
Delahunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheldon is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Delahunt.
Sheldon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sheldon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delahunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delahunt looks to land a right hand but Sheldon moved out of range.
Sheldon with a jab.
Delahunt avoids the body shot from Sheldon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dontae Sheldon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Delahunt'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.
Delahunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheldon is just out of range.
A jab from Sheldon misses.
Delahunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldon manages to avoid it.
Sheldon throws the left hand but Delahunt avoids the punch easily.
Sheldon throws a series of strikes that have Delahunt backpedaling.
Delahunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheldon misses with a hook
and Delahunt counters with a nice body shot.
Delahunt cracks a nice hook into Sheldon's ribs.
Delahunt loads up on a big right hand but Sheldon slips the punch.
Delahunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Delahunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Sheldon misses its intended target.
Sheldon scores with a jab to the body.
Delahunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon loads up on a big right hand but Delahunt slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delahunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Sheldon.
Delahunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dontae Sheldon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheldon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Delahunt throws a hook but Sheldon avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Sheldon.
Delahunt staying out of range there.
Jab by Delahunt.
Sheldon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delahunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheldon.
Sheldon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheldon lands a nice shot that snaps Delahunt's head back.
Sheldon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sheldon. Beautiful body shot.
Sheldon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheldon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sheldon misses with a double jab.
Sheldon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sheldon staying out of range there.
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delahunt works Sheldon's body with a nice hook.
Delahunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldon manages to avoid it.
Sheldon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Delahunt.
Delahunt misses with a wild body shot.
Delahunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheldon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon misses with a right hand
and Delahunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Delahunt lands a jab.
Good exchange - Sheldon coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Sheldon.
Delahunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delahunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sheldon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delahunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheldon throws a right hand that Delahunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Delahunt also avoids with ease.
Delahunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delahunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheldon misses with a hook. Delahunt ducked under it nicely.
Delahunt moves away from the strike by Sheldon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Delahunt misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheldon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delahunt throws a jab when Sheldon was well out of range.
Sheldon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Delahunt cracks Sheldon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delahunt thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Sheldon misses.
Delahunt misses the body punch
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheldon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sheldon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delahunt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheldon. Delahunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheldon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Delahunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheldon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Delahunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Delahunt'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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sheldon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delahunt shoots in for a double leg but Sheldon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sheldon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sheldon throws a jab but it's blocked by Delahunt.
Sheldon looks to score with a jab to the body but Delahunt is just out of range.
Sheldon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delahunt has time to react.
Sheldon moves out of range of the strikes.
Delahunt misses with a body shot.
Delahunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delahunt throws a right hand that misses
and Sheldon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delahunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Delahunt digs a good hook to Sheldon's body.
Delahunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Delahunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheldon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Delahunt!
Sheldon is rocked!
Sheldon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delahunt.
Delahunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldon manages to avoid it.
Sheldon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delahunt manages to avoid it.
Delahunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delahunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delahunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Sheldon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delahunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sheldon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delahunt.
Delahunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheldon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delahunt.
Delahunt is looking to wear down Sheldon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delahunt throws a jab when Sheldon was well out of range.
Sheldon scores with a nice head shot.
Sheldon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Delahunt throws a lazy right hand but Sheldon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheldon misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delahunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheldon throws out the jab.
Sheldon throws the left hand but Delahunt avoids the punch easily.
Sheldon throws an off balance right hand
and Delahunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Delahunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delahunt throws a hook to the side of Sheldon's head but Sheldon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delahunt misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Delahunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheldon fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheldon throws a nice looking combination but Delahunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheldon scores with a decent looking hook.
Sheldon slips under a jab from Delahunt.
Sheldon takes one to the chin there.
Delahunt lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon jabs at Delahunt's body.
Sheldon throws a shot from downtown. Delahunt moves away and avoids it.
Delahunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheldon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delahunt throws out the jab.
Delahunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheldon misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sheldon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheldon.
Sheldon throws a series of punches but Delahunt moves out of range.
Sheldon misses with a looping right.
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delahunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
Delahunt throws the left hand but Sheldon avoids the punch easily.
Sheldon misses with a right hand
and Delahunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delahunt thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Delahunt misses.
Delahunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sheldon momentarily.
Delahunt looks to land a right hand but Sheldon moved out of range.
Delahunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheldon.
A jab lands there for Sheldon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delahunt jabs at Sheldon's body.
Sheldon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheldon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheldon misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheldon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheldon throws a good cross that connects.
Delahunt misses with a body shot.
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 Jackson Delahunt.
I think Delahunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Delahunt!
A less than humble Jackson Delahunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Arashikage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arashikage's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Arashikage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arashikage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arashikage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arashikage wants it to stay on the feet.
Arashikage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arashikage swivels and escapes.
Tommy Arashikage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kelly.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Arashikage tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arashikage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arashikage scores with a decent looking hook.
Arashikage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arashikage tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Arashikage.
Tommy Arashikage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Arashikage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is pushing down on Arashikage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arashikage is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly is controlling the pace.
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arashikage defends it well.
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Arashikage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves nicely into side control.
Kelly is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arashikage is trying to escape and Kelly transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arashikage is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kelly! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Kelly!
A victorious Dan Kelly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serge Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Gustavo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Gustavo moves away and avoids it.
Higgins throws the left hand but Gustavo avoids the punch easily.
Higgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustavo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Higgins misses.
Gustavo has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Higgins tries to circle away but Gustavo has him pinned against the cage.
Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higgins is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustavo has double underhooks.
Higgins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustavo.
Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavo goes for a takedown attempt but Higgins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Gustavo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Higgins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Higgins 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 Gustavo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gustavo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustavo.
Gustavo slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins throws a right and a left that Gustavo avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higgins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Higgins drops Gustavo with a beautiful combination! Gustavo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Higgins is looking for the KO!
Gustavo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustavo is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Gustavo misses the target.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Gustavo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Gustavo seems to have recovered his senses.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Gustavo moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustavo scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo content just to control the position here.
Gustavo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Higgins is on top in guard.
Gustavo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gustavo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries to lock up and control but Gustavo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustavo landing strikes from the mount.
Gustavo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Gustavo controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Gustavo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gustavo cracks Higgins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustavo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gustavo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Higgins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins gets tackled into the cage by Gustavo. Gustavo maintains the clinch.
Gustavo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Higgins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Higgins misses with a two punch combination.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustavo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Gustavo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Higgins. Those never looked like landing.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Higgins.
Higgins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gustavo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
Serge Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustavo.
Gustavo avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins throws a jab when Gustavo was well out of range.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a hook but Gustavo avoids it easily.
Higgins throws a right and a left that Gustavo avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gustavo.
Gustavo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Gustavo walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustavo checks a leg kick.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Serge Higgins is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Gustavo.
Higgins thows a body shot but no joy.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Gustavo slips the punch.
Higgins misses the jab.
Higgins throws a hook but Gustavo avoids it easily.
Higgins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws a hook but Gustavo blocks it.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Gustavo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Higgins!
Serge Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustavo moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Higgins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustavo.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Gustavo moved out of range nicely.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins throws the left hand but Gustavo avoids the punch easily.
Gustavo closes the distance and pushes Higgins back into the cage.
Gustavo wants the takedown. Higgins is fighting it off but Gustavo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Higgins's guard against the cage.
Higgins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustavo on the ground.
Higgins has momentary wrist control but Gustavo slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustavo drops back looking for a leg! Higgins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Higgins manages to kick Gustavo off! Gustavo jumps back into Higgins's guard.
Gustavo postures up.
Higgins being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustavo stands up over Higgins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Higgins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Higgins enables Gustavo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Higgins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gustavo content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Gustavo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Serge Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustavo.
Gustavo ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gustavo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Higgins's guard.
Higgins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustavo slows the pace down in half guard.
Higgins taking some punishment here, with Gustavo in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Higgins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gustavo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins wants to control but Gustavo is having none of it.
Gustavo controlling the pace for now.
Gustavo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gustavo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Higgins is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Gustavo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clydell Dexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexler's entrance music is Thats not what your momma said, oh snap!- Dr. House. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Masterson's choice of entrance music: Outlaw Heart by Tiger Army. Clydell Dexler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clydell Dexler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bat Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dexler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dexler.
Masterson throws a right and a left that Dexler avoids nicely.
Masterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dexler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Dexler there.
Dexler drops his hands momentarily and Masterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dexler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dexler lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dexler off the cage and back into range.
Masterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dexler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masterson is fending him off so far but Dexler persists. Nope, Masterson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dexler. Beautiful body shot.
Dexler closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Dexler lands a body punch.
Dexler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dexler.
Dexler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dexler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Dexler lands a shoulder strike.
Dexler slowing the pace effectively.
Dexler pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Dexler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dexler.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Dexler.
Masterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dexler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterson or not.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Dexler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Dexler stalling against the cage.
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!
Dexler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Dexler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dexler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dexler lands a body shot.
A combination from Masterson does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dexler is defended easily by Masterson.
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dexler moves forwards but Masterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Dexler's shoulder, as Dexler tries to avoid the shot.
Dexler has managed to clinch.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dexler.
Dexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dexler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Dexler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson wants to stall.
Dexler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson scores with a body shot.
Dexler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clydell Dexler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dexler throws a low kick, looking for Masterson's leg but Masterson calmly moves out of range.
Masterson misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Masterson.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dexler's hands.
Dexler shoots in looking for a takedown. Masterson tries to sprawl out of it but Dexler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dexler misses with a takedown attempt - Masterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Dexler avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
Clydell Dexler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Dexler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dexler showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dexler trying to control the pace.
Masterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dexler is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexler is taking a breather. Masterson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dexler is pressing down on Masterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masterson is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Clydell Dexler just wasn't active enough.
Masterson punishes Dexler's body with a nice straight punch.
Dexler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dexler misses with a combination
and Masterson counters with a left and a right that stings Dexler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dexler has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dexler lands a shoulder strike.
Dexler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dexler lands an uppercut.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Dexler controls the action.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dexler's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dexler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterson tries to break the clinch but Dexler is controlling the position.
Masterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dexler has him pressed against the cage.
Dexler prevents Masterson from breaking the clinch.
Dexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dexler lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexler lands a left hand.
Masterson is trying to push Dexler away but Dexler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dexler avoiding damage.
Dexler lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Dexler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dexler lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dexler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dexler can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Dexler misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clydell Dexler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Masterson avoids the body shot from Dexler.
Dexler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masterson.
Masterson tries to bum rush Dexler with a series of wild strikes but Dexler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson misses with a two punch combination.
Masterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masterson lands with a nice body punch.
Dexler is looking to wear down Masterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dexler misses with a body shot
and Masterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson throws a combination that misses
and Dexler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Masterson.
Dexler lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Dexler tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexler shoots in but no luck this time.
Masterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dexler circles away quickly and effectively.
Dexler moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Dexler.
Masterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dexler is keeping busy.
Dexler pushes Masterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dexler digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dexler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dexler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dexler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masterson tries to avoid it but Dexler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masterson to the ground. Masterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masterson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Dexler lands a jab to the head.
Dexler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masterson's waist but Masterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dexler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clydell Dexler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a combination
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dexler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dexler closes the distance and clinches up with Masterson, looking for a takedown. Dexler pushes Masterson against the cage but Masterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dexler tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson scores with the left hand. Dexler knows he should have avoided that one.
Bat Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexler throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Dexler avoids it well.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dexler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dexler scores with a hook to the body. Masterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Dexler.
Bat Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dexler misses with a straight left.
Dexler scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexler throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Dexler staying out of range there.
Dexler fails with the takedown.
Dexler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dexler lands a slapping body shot.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Dexler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bat Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bat Masterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dexler misses with a jab to the body
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson lands with a nice combination. Dexler backs away looking to recover.
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!
Masterson misses with a two punch combination.
Dexler throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bat Masterson.
I think Dexler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clydell Dexler!
During a confident post fight interview, Clydell Dexler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marku Parasca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Peterson (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marku Parasca!
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, Nikolai Peterson !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a series of punches but Parasca avoids them all with ease.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parasca moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parasca counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
Parasca misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Parasca counters with a good, hard body kick but Peterson shrugs it off.
Peterson moves out of range as Parasca strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Peterson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson .
Peterson scores with a body shot.
Parasca clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Parasca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peterson avoids it.
Parasca lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parasca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Parasca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parasca walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikolai Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson . Those never looked like landing.
Parasca fails in his attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Parasca to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson controls Parasca momentarily but Parasca frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parasca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parasca wants to get up but he can't break Peterson 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parasca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Parasca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parasca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parasca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parasca keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Parasca keeps moving.
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!
Parasca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Parasca is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Peterson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Peterson tries to lock up and control but Parasca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parasca working for a submission but Peterson is keeping him at bay.
Parasca is working for a guillotine from mount but Peterson frees his head quite easily.
Parasca has hold of Peterson 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Peterson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Peterson wants to hold on but Parasca pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Parasca has a good base and remains in mount.
Peterson tries to hold on but Parasca postures up.
Parasca working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parasca looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Parasca goes for an armbar but Peterson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Peterson .
Parasca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Peterson stacks Parasca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Peterson !
Peterson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Peterson wants to take a breather but Parasca manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Peterson .
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 Marku Parasca will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Parasca.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Parasca.
Parasca tries to clinch up
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parasca is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parasca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parasca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Marku Parasca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peterson throws a low kick but Parasca avoids it.
Parasca clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Parasca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Parasca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parasca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parasca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Parasca throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson .
Parasca swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parasca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parasca misses with a knee to the head.
Parasca misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parasca scores with a shoulder strike.
Parasca misses with a knee strike.
Parasca lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parasca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson avoiding damage as Parasca throws knees to the body.
Parasca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parasca smiles and moves away.
Peterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Peterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parasca back to the cage. Peterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nikolai Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parasca tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Parasca.
Parasca tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parasca walks into a stiff left hand from Peterson .
Parasca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Parasca.
Nikolai Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
Parasca forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Parasca.
Parasca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parasca has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson .
Parasca lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nikolai Peterson has been cut.
Parasca trying to land knees to the body.
Parasca lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Parasca landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Parasca misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parasca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Parasca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Parasca working aggressively here.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parasca smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parasca.
Parasca slips a jab and a cross from Peterson .
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parasca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Parasca. Those never looked like landing.
Parasca wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Parasca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marku Parasca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Peterson 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parasca.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
Parasca throws a series of punches but Peterson avoids them all with ease.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Parasca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parasca throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parasca doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
A low kick from Peterson is predictable there
and Parasca counters with a body kick.
Peterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Parasca didn't see that one coming.
Parasca closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Parasca as the two fighters clinch.
Parasca misses with a punch on the inside.
Parasca tries to land a knee to the head but Peterson blocks with his arms.
Parasca landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parasca misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasca missing with knees to the body.
Parasca tries to land a knee to the head but Peterson blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parasca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parasca to keep the fight standing.
Parasca missing with knees to the body.
Parasca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parasca looking to throw knees to the head but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Parasca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peterson blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson .
Parasca lands a nice uppercut.
Parasca scores with a shot to the side of Peterson 's head.
Parasca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Parasca trying to land knees to the body.
Parasca tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Parasca back against the cage.
Marku Parasca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parasca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parasca.
Peterson fails to pull guard.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parasca walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marku Parasca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Peterson .
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parasca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parasca misses with a few strikes there.
Parasca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peterson cracks Parasca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parasca.
Parasca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parasca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parasca to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marku Parasca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Parasca controlling him for the moment.
Parasca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Parasca has Peterson in his guard.
Nikolai Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parasca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Parasca wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Parasca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Parasca keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parasca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson wants to control from the top but Parasca keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Peterson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Parasca moved away.
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 Marku Parasca.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parasca, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marku Parasca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvan Wilkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bath Salt- ASVP Rocky, A$ap ANT, flatbush zombies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Phoenix!
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, Silvan Wilkens!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkens loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Wilkens missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilkens misses with a looping left.
Wilkens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs Wilkens right on the nose. Wilkens blinks but takes it well.
Wilkens dives in and grabs Phoenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Wilkens's head and hops out.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilkens's hands.
Wilkens takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Wilkens just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilkens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkens throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Wilkens moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Matthew Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkens gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Wilkens manages to break the clinch.
Wilkens slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Wilkens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkens.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkens misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilkens.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkens staying out of range there.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix tries to sprawl but Wilkens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Wilkens is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilkens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilkens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phoenix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkens trying to control the pace.
Wilkens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkens content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Silvan Wilkens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Wilkens moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkens takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilkens checks it well.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilkens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilkens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Wilkens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Matthew Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Wilkens's legs.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilkens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkens looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Phoenix'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.
Wilkens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilkens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilkens misses with a low kick.
Wilkens loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Wilkens blocks the low kick.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkens staying out of range there.
Matthew Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkens moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Wilkens scores a takedown into full mount!
Wilkens working Phoenix over with strikes here.
Wilkens throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wilkens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilkens is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Phoenix is surviving well by controlling Wilkens's body position as best he can.
Wilkens looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phoenix wants to hold on but Wilkens pushes him away.
Wilkens throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phoenix because Wilkens loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkens tries to control but Phoenix wriggling away.
Wilkens moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phoenix has worked his arm free - good work by Phoenix!
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkens postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Wilkens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilkens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phoenix's legs.
Phoenix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkens is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkens scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilkens in side control, throwing shots but Phoenix defends.
Wilkens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Phoenix sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkens is trying to ground and pound but Phoenix uses the momentary lack of control by Wilkens to regain half guard.
Phoenix on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkens seems to be looking for submissions.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Wilkens is controlling well.
Phoenix regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkens is one step ahead there.
Wilkens looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvan Wilkens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilkens.
Wilkens thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilkens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilkens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilkens checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkens scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Wilkens moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilkens.
Wilkens checks a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Wilkens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matthew Phoenix's cut is getting worse.
Wilkens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
Wilkens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilkens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silvan Wilkens has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilkens content to control rather than advance.
Wilkens working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Phoenix's thigh. Phoenix counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkens postures up.
Wilkens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilkens trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix 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.
Wilkens has gone for a leg lock! Phoenix slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilkens's guard.
Wilkens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.
Wilkens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilkens has his foot on Phoenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phoenix works his way back into a safe position though.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Wilkens keeps moving.
Wilkens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wilkens wants to hit a switch here but Phoenix passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wilkens there!
Wilkens is looking to improve his position but Phoenix isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilkens flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkens wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvan Wilkens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilkens 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvan Wilkens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Buddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Goldenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldenberg has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg Still D.R.E. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Buddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Goldenberg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Goldenberg misses.
Goldenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldenberg lands a left and a right that send Buddell crashing to the mat, dazed. Goldenberg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Bob Buddell has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldenberg throws an overhand right that has Buddell reeling! Goldenberg follows up with more punches and Buddell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdullah Goldenberg!
Abdullah Goldenberg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ha-ha-ha!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Cold has chosen Hopsin - Trampoline as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cold!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saunders. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saunders throws an off balance right hand
and Cold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cold looks for a takedown but Saunders sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saunders 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 Cold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saunders's waist but Saunders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cold off to one side.
Cold shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cold.
Cold avoids the head kick by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a lunging right hand
and Cold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saunders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cold is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cold wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saunders.
Cold wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saunders.
Saunders punching from mount but Cold doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Saunders working Cold over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saunders wants to control the pace but Cold is squirming around nicely.
Cold is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saunders 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.
Saunders is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cold has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saunders connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders looking to ground and pound but Cold is blocking nicely.
Saunders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cold is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saunders controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders looking to control but Cold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cold wants to try and get back to his feet.
Saunders trying to control but Cold is having none of it.
Saunders cracks Cold with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cold can't escape the position.
Saunders controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders landing strikes from the mount.
Saunders landing strikes from the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saunders lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cold hang on?
Cold is squirming around, avoiding Saunders's attempts to control the action.
Cold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders throwing strikes but Cold uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saunders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cold's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Saunders dominated that round.
That's time! Saunders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Cold.
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Saunders.
Cold blocks a jab.
Saunders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saunders drives through and clinches with Cold against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cold is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Ray Cold has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saunders after a bit of a struggle.
Joe Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cold.
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders thuds his right hand into Cold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saunders throws a right hand that misses
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saunders.
Saunders scores with a hook.
Cold is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders misses the jab.
Cold is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
Cold moves away from the strike by Saunders.
Saunders misses the jab.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Cold moves away and avoids it.
Saunders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders swinging wildly here.
Cold staying out of range there.
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Cold seems to have recovered his senses.
Saunders misses with a right hand
and Cold counters with a shoot takedown. Saunders fights it but they end up in guard.
Saunders wants to sweep here but Cold controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cold's guard.
Cold wants to stand up but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders passes into half guard.
Cold taking some punishment here, with Saunders in his half guard.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saunders with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saunders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saunders trying to control the action but Cold is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Saunders dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Cold'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!
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Cold shows good takedown defense.
Saunders shoots in and drives through. Cold sprawls well.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cold takes one to the side of the head.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders drops Cold with a huge uppercut! Cold drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Saunders is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Saunders!
Our winner, Joe Saunders, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Haz Ben Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Ismail's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aziz The Combat Fighter . The crowd seem to be enjoying Stewart's choice of entrance music: Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . Aziz Haz Ben Ismail had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aziz Haz Ben Ismail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Stewart.
Ben Ismail shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stewart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ben Ismail throwing strikes but missing.
Ben Ismail passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ben Ismail taking a break here but Stewart is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ben Ismail missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ben Ismail scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ben Ismail is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ben Ismail.
Ben Ismail is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ben Ismail.
Stewart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ben Ismail's guard.
Ben Ismail is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Stewart trying to control but Ben Ismail is working from the bottom.
Ben Ismail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ben Ismail manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stewart tries to reverse the position but Ben Ismail maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Ismail punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stewart is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Ismail lands a big shot there that rocks Stewart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stewart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ben Ismail connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ben Ismail with a couple of short strikes.
Stewart tries to reverse the position but Ben Ismail maintains control.
Ben Ismail sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ben Ismail can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Ismail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Ismail lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Donald Stewart has been cut.
Stewart wants to hold on but Ben Ismail pushes him away.
Ben Ismail connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ben Ismail trying to control but Stewart is having none of it.
Ben Ismail with good strikes from the mount here!
Ben Ismail scoring with strikes but Stewart is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ben Ismail lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Ismail landing punches.
The referee warns Stewart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ben Ismail landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ben Ismail punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stewart working to try and regain half guard.
Ben Ismail wants to control but instead Stewart manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart taking some punishment here, with Ben Ismail in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ben Ismail is stalling here. Stewart is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ben Ismail seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stewart has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ben Ismail struggling a bit here.
Ben Ismail is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stewart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Haz Ben Ismail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Stewart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ben Ismail rushes Stewart and presses him up against the cage.
Ben Ismail drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stewart pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Ben Ismail.
Stewart thows a body shot but no joy.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ben Ismail gets caught napping as Stewart dives in and scores a takedown. Ben Ismail manages to retain guard.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Ben Ismail keeps moving.
Ben Ismail is trying to keep Stewart in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Ismail pulls Stewart in close to prevent any damage.
Ben Ismail looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Ben Ismail working a defensive guard here.
Ben Ismail lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stewart!
Ben Ismail is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stewart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stewart tries to hold on but Ben Ismail postures up.
Ben Ismail with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Ismail looking to finish Stewart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stewart!
The referee warns Stewart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart is looking to get to half guard.
Stewart tries to hold on but Ben Ismail postures up.
Ben Ismail cracks Stewart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ben Ismail postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stewart looks a forlorn figure.
Ben Ismail raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ben Ismail can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Ismail connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ben Ismail is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stewart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aziz Haz Ben Ismail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Ben Ismail connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stewart wants to hold on but Ben Ismail pushes him away.
Ben Ismail is landing with some decent strikes but Stewart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Ben Ismail raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ben Ismail dominating with strikes here.
Stewart is rocked!
That has opened up Donald Stewart's cut even more.
Stewart is bucking up trying to escape but Ben Ismail cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stewart is still in real trouble! Can Ben Ismail finish him?
The cut above Donald Stewart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stewart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ben Ismail unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stewart wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ben Ismail celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aziz Haz Ben Ismail!
Aziz Haz Ben Ismail decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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