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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don The Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don The Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fist lands a big head kick that sends Stevens tumbling to the mat! The Fist takes a step backwards and waves Stevens back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eddie Stevens has been cut.
The Fist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break The Fist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Fist controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but The Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Fist pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to stand but The Fist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stevens trying to control but The Fist is working from the bottom.
The Fist pulls Stevens in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevens from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but The Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Fist has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Fist is keeping the position for now.
The Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Fist is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Fist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens controlling the action here for a moment.
The Fist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Fist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Fist blocks a body shot from Stevens.
The Fist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
The Fist looking to throw knees to the head but Stevens is blocking nicely.
The Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens forces The Fist back against the cage and clinches.
Stevens slows down the pace here.
The Fist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Fist lands an elbow inside that Stevens shrugs off.
The Fist missing with knees to the body.
The Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by The Fist.
Stevens looks for a takedown but The Fist sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don The Fist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Stevens's cut.
That's time! The Fist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Fist tries to clinch but Stevens moves away
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Fist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
The Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but The Fist has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Fist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but The Fist won't allow it.
The Fist breaks the clinch.
The Fist wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
The Fist moves into the clinch successfully.
The Fist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
The Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Eddie Stevens's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Fist drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Stevens!
Stevens is rocked!
The Fist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can The Fist finish him?
The Fist arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Stevens's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don The Fist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Coen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Hawkings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Coen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shawn Hawkings!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkings works over Coen's head and body with a nice combination.
Hawkings connects with the punch.
Hawkings finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawkings closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hawkings motions for Coen to come forward. Hawkings throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coen tries to bum rush Hawkings with a series of wild strikes but Hawkings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkings misses with a combination
and Coen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coen.
Hawkings gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hawkings is in close to Coen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawkings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coen keeping moving, preventing Hawkings from controlling successfully.
Hawkings is looking to stand up but Coen won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hawkings!
Hawkings squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hawkings is trying to escape the mount.
Coen controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkings wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hawkings is looking to get to half guard.
Coen looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coen looking to control but Hawkings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hawkings is desperately trying to improve his position but Coen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawkings tries to hold on but Coen pushes him away.
Coen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hawkings tries to lock up and control but Coen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coen looking to ground and pound but Hawkings is blocking nicely.
Hawkings taking shots to the head.
Coen thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coen lands a heavy elbow.
Hawkings blocking the ground and pound.
Hawkings is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Coen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coen 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.
Hawkings avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coen.
Hawkings is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkings tries to hold on but Coen pushes him away.
Coen wants to control the pace but Hawkings is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawkings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawkings looks a forlorn figure.
Coen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawkings is looking to escape.
Hawkings is looking to get to half guard.
Hawkings wants to hold on but Coen pushes him away.
Hawkings can't escape the position.
Coen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Hawkings will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkings misses with a wild combination.
Coen fails with a takedown attempt.
Coen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkings circles away.
Coen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coen ducks under a wild hook from Hawkings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkings lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coen takes a step back to recover.
Coen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkings lunges at Coen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coen's hand.
Hawkings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coen backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkings checks a leg kick.
Coen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawkings.
Shawn Hawkings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Hawkings there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawkings misses with a double jab
and Coen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coen throws a chopping leg kick but Hawkings manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coen moves into the clinch.
Hawkings blocks an elbow strike.
Coen looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkings is blocking nicely.
Coen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkings.
Coen is working for takedown but Hawkings is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Coen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coen prevents the takedown attempt.
Coen wants a takedown.
Coen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkings has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Coen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hawkings. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Coen trying to control the hands but Hawkings breaks the grip.
Will Hawkings go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Coen breaks Hawkings's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coen is controlling him.
Coen stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkings.
Hawkings wants to stand up but Coen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkings has wrist control.
Coen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawkings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Coen.
Hawkings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coen in his tracks.
Hawkings slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawkings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coen circles away quickly and effectively.
Coen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawkings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coen is looking to clinch but Hawkings is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Hawkings scores with a four punch combination!
Coen wants to clinch up but Hawkings keeps it at a distance.
Coen tries to clinch there but Hawkings circles away.
Hawkings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawkings lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawkings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coen to the mat! Coen manages to get full guard.
Hawkings wants to get up but he can't break Coen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coen working a defensive guard here.
Hawkings looking to sit in guard and control but Coen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hawkings is trying to keep Coen in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Hawkings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Coen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Coen.
Coen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkings is defending well for now.
Hawkings has hold of one of Coen's legs. Coen is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawkings gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Coen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hawkings!
Hawkings manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Coen trying to control the action but Hawkings is working from the bottom.
Coen seems to be working for a kimura but Hawkings defends the submission attempt.
Hawkings gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkings wants to sweep here but Coen controlling him for the moment.
Coen wants to control from the top but Hawkings keeps moving.
Coen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkings is keeping the position for now.
Hawkings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coen manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawkings wants to stand and escape but instead Coen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coen prevents Hawkings from getting back to his feet.
Hawkings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkings is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawkings can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coen controls the pace.
Hawkings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings keeping moving, preventing Coen from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hawkings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hawkings!
Coen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hawkings tries to lock up and control but Coen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Coen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hawkings's face.
Hawkings is squirming around, avoiding Coen's attempts to control the action.
Hawkings is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Coen looking to finish with strikes here!
Shawn Hawkings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Coen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawkings?
Hawkings is trying to escape the mount.
Coen looking to finish with strikes here!
Hawkings can't escape the position.
Coen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dan Coen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkings tries to hold on but Coen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Coen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawkings 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Hawkings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janek Grzmot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titan Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Janek Grzmot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grzmot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Grzmot tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Grzmot tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson forces Grzmot back against the cage and clinches.
Grzmot looking to stall.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Grzmot misses with a knee strike.
Grzmot misses with a knee strike.
Grzmot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grzmot defends it nicely.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grzmot defends it nicely.
Janek Grzmot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson clinches up with Grzmot and pushes him back against the cage.
Grzmot tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Grzmot is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grzmot down to the mat. Grzmot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grzmot is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Grzmot stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grzmot is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Grzmot circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grzmot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Grzmot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grzmot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grzmot is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grzmot down to the mat. Grzmot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grzmot tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grzmot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grzmot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grzmot wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Grzmot tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grzmot tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is working for takedown but Grzmot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grzmot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grzmot tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Grzmot gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmot tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Grzmot tries to tie him up.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grzmot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grzmot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Grzmot is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grzmot down to the mat. Grzmot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Grzmot.
Janek Grzmot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson forces Grzmot back against the cage and clinches.
Grzmot misses with a knee strike.
Grzmot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grzmot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grzmot tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grzmot.
Grzmot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson is trying to drag Grzmot to the mat but Grzmot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzmot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grzmot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grzmot tries to clinch up.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Grzmot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Grzmot darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Grzmot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grzmot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grzmot to the mat. Grzmot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grzmot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grzmot looking for a sweep. Not yet Grzmot, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grzmot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Grzmot keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Grzmot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson clinches up with Grzmot and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grzmot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grzmot looking to stall.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grzmot leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grzmot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grzmot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Janek Grzmot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grzmot tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson jumps guard and drags Grzmot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Grzmot any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmot passes into half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Grzmot control the position.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Grzmot blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Grzmot seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Grzmot.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grzmot tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Grzmot is retaining full guard.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grzmot keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grzmot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Grzmot's legs - danger averted.
Jackson is working Grzmot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Grzmot is retaining full guard.
Grzmot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Grzmot blocks nicely.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grzmot avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grzmot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grzmot gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grzmot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is working Grzmot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson won't allow Grzmot to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Grzmot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson has Grzmot up against the cage in a clinch.
Grzmot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Grzmot manages to get underhooks.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grzmot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson wants the takedown. Grzmot is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grzmot's guard against the cage.
Grzmot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grzmot prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grzmot looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Grzmot's attempts to control the action.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson 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.
Titan Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Grzmot is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Grzmot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Grzmot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Grzmot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grzmot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grzmot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Janek Grzmot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Grzmot, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Grzmot against the cage but Grzmot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grzmot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grzmot as he avoids it easily.
Grzmot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grzmot is looking to clinch.
Grzmot moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Grzmot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grzmot misses with a knee to the head.
Janek Grzmot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grzmot blocks it with crossed arms.
Grzmot tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Grzmot throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grzmot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grzmot tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Grzmot gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Grzmot.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Grzmot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson has hold of one of Grzmot's legs. Grzmot is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Grzmot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grzmot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Titan Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Jones tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Darren Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jones is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Damascus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Whip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damascus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, seek n strike - soulfly. Whip has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music. Waldo Whip has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Damascus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Damascus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Whip!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whip dodges the punch combination from Damascus.
Whip misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whip shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Damascus is trying to defend but Whip finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damascus trying to control from the bottom.
Whip is pressing down on Damascus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damascus is holding on for now.
Whip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whip not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Damascus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whip.
Whip passes the guard and advances to mount!
Damascus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whip jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Damascus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Damascus and Whip has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Whip working the ground and pound but Damascus is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Whip seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Whip misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Whip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whip is putting a hurting on Damascus here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damascus parries the strikes from Whip easily there. Whip is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Damascus to escape.
Whip passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Damascus!
A nice elbow there by Whip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whip cracks Damascus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Damascus is breathing heavily.
Whip unloading with bombs!
Damascus taking shots to the head.
Whip scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whip has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Damascus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waldo Whip!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Hollsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollsworth comes to the cage accompanied by ABK - Hollowpoint. MacLeod has chosen Machine Gun by Noisia as his entrance music. Connor MacLeod will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Hollsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollsworth shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Hollsworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hollsworth.
Hollsworth slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Hollsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Hollsworth moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Hollsworth avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Hollsworth ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacLeod lands a head shot.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Hollsworth avoids the punch easily.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
Hollsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as MacLeod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hollsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Hollsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Hollsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Hollsworth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hollsworth throws and elbow that misses. MacLeod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hollsworth's guard. Nice move by MacLeod!
Hollsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollsworth has a closed guard, preventing MacLeod from standing up.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollsworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacLeod's guard.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Hollsworth from controlling successfully.
MacLeod wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hollsworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now.
Hollsworth trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet but Hollsworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hollsworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollsworth. Hollsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollsworth shoots in but MacLeod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hollsworth in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollsworth.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
Hollsworth slips a jab from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Hollsworth avoids nicely.
Hollsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollsworth's head backwards.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollsworth walks into a stiff left hand from MacLeod.
Hollsworth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod is staying active underneath Hollsworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacLeod is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hollsworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Hollsworth moved out of range.
Nicholas Hollsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to de liver by MacLeod. Beautiful body shot.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
MacLeod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hollsworth is defended easily by MacLeod.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Hollsworth moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Hollsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Hollsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollsworth staying out of range there.
Hollsworth slips under a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth needs to keep his hands up - MacLeod had a free shot at his head there.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacLeod throws a hook but Hollsworth blocks it.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Hollsworth moves out of range.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Hollsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollsworth dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Hollsworth's head and hops out.
Hollsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollsworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLeod swivels and escapes.
MacLeod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a good cross that connects.
Hollsworth shoots for a double leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls well. He's pushed Hollsworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollsworth is just out of range.
Hollsworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollsworth.
MacLeod tests Hollsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacLeod catches Hollsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacLeod lunges at Hollsworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hollsworth's hand.
Hollsworth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollsworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLeod sprawls well. MacLeod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hollsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollsworth has time to react.
Hollsworth moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
Hollsworth ducks right into an uppercut from MacLeod.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Hollsworth avoids nicely.
Hollsworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacLeod napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hollsworth is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacLeod takes a swing at Hollsworth's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod lands a jab.
Hollsworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacLeod counters with a crisp one two that drops Hollsworth! MacLeod thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hollsworth to his feet! Hollsworth is in big trouble!
Hollsworth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hollsworth prevents MacLeod from escaping the position.
MacLeod tries to bench press Hollsworth off him but Hollsworth keeps the position.
MacLeod pushes Hollsworth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hollsworth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hollsworth 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.
MacLeod tries to control but Hollsworth manages to take his back.
MacLeod has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hollsworth lands a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod breaks Hollsworth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod tries to stand but Hollsworth is controlling from the bottom.
Hollsworth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacLeod wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hollsworth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacLeod's face.
Hollsworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacLeod wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hollsworth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is working to get back to half guard.
Hollsworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Hollsworth landing strikes from the mount.
Hollsworth landing strikes from the mount and MacLeod is in trouble!
Hollsworth scoring with strikes but MacLeod is staying in there.
Hollsworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hollsworth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hollsworth controlling the pace for now.
Hollsworth lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hollsworth misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacLeod is trying to escape the mount.
Hollsworth breaks from MacLeod's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacLeod manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacLeod tries to kick Hollsworth off but Hollsworth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hollsworth is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hollsworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacLeod is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hollsworth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacLeod is trying to maintain the position but Hollsworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Hollsworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
MacLeod might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollsworth misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Hollsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Runaway as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Charyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dante Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Charyak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charyak tries to clinch up.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Dante Jones has been cut.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones looks to land a body kick but Charyak moved away.
Charyak ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Charyak drops Jones with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jones! Charyak dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Brad Charyak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samual Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Powers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saved by the Bell. Samuel has chosen Our Dreams as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samual Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Samuel is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers wants to pass to mount but Samuel is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Samuel wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Powers is thwarting Samuel's attempts to control the position.
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
Samuel is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Samuel is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samuel avoid being mounted?
Powers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Samuel sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Samuel wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Powers is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to lock up and control but Samuel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Powers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Samuel.
Powers is working to get back to half guard.
Samuel looking to control but Powers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powers is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powers wants to hold on but Samuel pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throwing strikes here but Powers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Powers regains half guard.
Samuel working over Powers with some ground and pound. Powers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powers wants to control but Samuel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Samuel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samuel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samuel's back!
Powers keeps control of the position as Samuel tries to break free.
Powers struggling to keep hold of the position.
Powers looking for the choke but no joy.
Powers just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers avoiding Samuel 's attempts to control his hands.
Samuel is really stuck here.
Powers avoiding Samuel 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samuel holding both Powers 's hands and preventing any damage.
Samuel trying to control the position but Powers manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Powers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Samuel.
Powers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Samuel off and has taken his back!
Samuel is really stuck here.
Samuel trying to control the action but Powers just sinks the hooks in.
Powers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Powers avoiding Samuel 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Samuel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Samuel trying to control the action but Powers just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Powers looking for the choke from the back.
Samuel is trying to get back to his feet but Powers has full control of the position and if anything, Samuel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Samuel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Powers gets his way!
Samuel breaks Powers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Samuel from controlling successfully.
Samuel looking to pass the guard.
Powers controlling Samuel's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Samuel from controlling successfully.
Powers has Samuel pulled in close to control his posture.
Samuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samuel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Samuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers wants to control but Samuel is keeping him busy.
Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samuel is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Samuel can't do much from the bottom here.
Samuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samuel is pushing Powers's head away, looking to escape. Powers manages to hold on to the position though.
Samuel tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers dominated that second round.
That's time! Powers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Powers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Samuel's half guard.
Samuel is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Powers seems content to control.
Powers seems to be looking for submissions.
Samuel pushes Powers off looking to stand but Powers dives back in and keeps control.
Powers is trying to control the action in half guard but Samuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Powers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Samuel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Powers controlling the pace.
Samuel wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samuel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Samuel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Powers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Powers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Samuel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Powers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samuel.
Samuel is thwarting Powers's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Powers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Powers is looking for a triangle but Samuel pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is pulling down on Samuel's head. It's preventing any offense from Samuel, at least for the moment.
Samuel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samuel preventing the sweep.
Samuel wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samuel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Powers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers won't allow Samuel to sweep him here.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Samuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers content to stall in guard here.
Samuel is trying to keep Powers in close.
Powers pushing down on Samuel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samual Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Samuel trying to control here.
Powers not doing much here.
Samuel is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samual Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samual Powers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Drunk. Mac Cumhaill has chosen Doomsword as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
221 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Cumhaill doesn't seem bothered though.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Balboa throws a hook to the side of Mac Cumhaill 's head but Mac Cumhaill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Balboa misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Mac Cumhaill dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Mac Cumhaill 's head and hops out.
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa lands a nice looking body shot.
Mac Cumhaill looks gassed!
Balboa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Nice shot lands for Balboa.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mac Cumhaill walks into a stiff left hand from Balboa.
Balboa throws a shot to the body.
Balboa jabs at Mac Cumhaill 's body.
Mac Cumhaill is trying desperately to land a takedown but Balboa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mac Cumhaill .
A punch lands to the side of Mac Cumhaill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body. Mac Cumhaill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balboa lands a jab to the head.
Balboa scores with a one two! Mac Cumhaill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Balboa jabs at Mac Cumhaill 's body.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa lands a jab to Mac Cumhaill 's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa lands a lovely overhand right.
Balboa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balboa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Cumhaill .
Balboa stuns Mac Cumhaill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa works Mac Cumhaill 's body with a nice hook.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac Cumhaill takes one on the button.
Balboa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Cumhaill on the side of the head.
Balboa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Balboa.
Balboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Cumhaill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Balboa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Cumhaill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Mac Cumhaill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa's corner calls for a 1-2. Balboa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown.
Mac Cumhaill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Balboa scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Cumhaill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Balboa scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mac Cumhaill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Balboa both land. Nice combination.
Mac Cumhaill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balboa!
Balboa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Cumhaill .
Balboa throws a good cross that connects.
Balboa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Balboa scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Balboa both land. Nice combination.
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balboa thuds a left hand into Mac Cumhaill 's body.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Mac Cumhaill on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa catches Mac Cumhaill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Cumhaill manages to avoid it.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Balboa digs a good body shot into Mac Cumhaill 's ribs.
Mac Cumhaill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Balboa lands a two punch combo.
Mac Cumhaill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac Cumhaill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mac Cumhaill walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Cumhaill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa throws a shot to the body.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Mac Cumhaill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Balboa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balboa works the jab nicely.
Mac Cumhaill closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Mac Cumhaill pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
Balboa throws a series of strikes that have Mac Cumhaill backpedaling.
Balboa dips to his left and cracks Mac Cumhaill with an uppercut!
Balboa scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Balboa.
Mac Cumhaill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa throws a good cross that connects.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Mac Cumhaill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Balboa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice jab there from Balboa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mac Cumhaill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac Cumhaill momentarily.
Mac Cumhaill shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Mac Cumhaill 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac Cumhaill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Cumhaill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa lands a right hook to the body.
Mac Cumhaill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balboa cracks a nice hook into Mac Cumhaill 's ribs.
Balboa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balboa scores with a one two! Mac Cumhaill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mac Cumhaill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mac Cumhaill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Cumhaill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balboa was covering up waiting for the punch and Mac Cumhaill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Cumhaill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balboa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mac Cumhaill working for a triangle but Balboa defends it easily.
Balboa forces his way into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill looking for a kimura from the bottom but Balboa passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill trying to remain calm as Balboa controls from the top position.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to reverse the position.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mac Cumhaill on the ground.
Balboa trying to control the position but Mac Cumhaill is working away.
Mac Cumhaill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Balboa's best efforts.
Balboa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mac Cumhaill .
Still in half guard, Balboa seems content to control.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control from the bottom.
Balboa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mac Cumhaill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa is keen to just control but Mac Cumhaill is a slippery customer.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Cumhaill can do to turn this around?
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mac Cumhaill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Mac Cumhaill persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Cumhaill has a takedown stuffed.
Mac Cumhaill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Balboa lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Mac Cumhaill .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Balboa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Balboa scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Cumhaill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mac Cumhaill .
Balboa scores with a punch to the head.
Balboa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Balboa lands with a nice combination. Mac Cumhaill backs away looking to recover.
Balboa scores with a nice right hand.
Balboa connects with a jab.
Balboa throws out a powerful jab.
Mac Cumhaill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Balboa.
Balboa digs a good hook to Mac Cumhaill 's body.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa thows a body shot but no joy.
Balboa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balboa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mac Cumhaill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa cracks a nice hook into Mac Cumhaill 's ribs.
A left and a right from Balboa both land. Nice combination.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Cumhaill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balboa cracks Mac Cumhaill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mac Cumhaill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac Cumhaill feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mac Cumhaill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Balboa dives on top into guard.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a triangle but Balboa pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Cumhaill looking for a guillotine here but Balboa defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balboa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balboa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mac Cumhaill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mac Cumhaill tries to strike from the bottom.
Balboa trying to control but Mac Cumhaill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Cumhaill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balboa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Mac Cumhaill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mac Cumhaill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mac Cumhaill wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
Balboa 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.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mac Cumhaill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mac Cumhaill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to work for a kimura but Balboa is defending well.
Mac Cumhaill seems to be looking for submissions.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Mac Cumhaill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mac Cumhaill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Balboa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by I Want War by Pastor Troy. James Graves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Martin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Martin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Martin takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like James Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Graves takes one to the chin there.
Martin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Graves misses
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graves is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Graves.
Graves tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martin staying out of range there.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Graves throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves looking to stall.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands the left hand.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Graves throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Martin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Martin cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves lands a body shot.
Martin works over Graves's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin lands a head shot.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Martin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martin lands with a cross.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves throws and low kick but Martin moves out of range easily.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Graves.
Graves connects with a jab.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Martin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves rushes Martin and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Graves slips under a jab from Martin.
Graves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Martin swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin scores with a nice right hand.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Martin as the two fighters clinch.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Graves.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin tries to pull guard but Graves holds him up against the cage and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Graves.
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Graves postures up.
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Martin.
Martin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves working over Martin with some ground and pound. Martin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martin wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Graves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Martin presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Martin pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martin working aggressively here.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Graves throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Martin works over Graves's head and body with a nice combination.
James Graves's cut is getting worse.
Graves blocks a head kick by Martin.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martin thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Martin.
Martin connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin thows a body shot but no joy.
Graves tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
James Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Martin finds it's target.
Martin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin lands the left hand.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves blocks a jab.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Martin scores with a hook.
Martin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martin throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
James Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Graves slips under a jab from Martin.
Martin throws a combination that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
A big right from Martin misses.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martin has picked Graves up and slammed him! Graves can't keep hold of the triangle and Martin manages to pass to side control!
Martin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Graves down.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard.
Graves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Martin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Martin lands a heavy elbow.
Martin with shots to the head and body - Graves looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a big shot there that rocks Graves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martin lands a nice shot to the head.
Graves taking shots to the head.
Martin is landing with some decent strikes but Graves is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Martin prevents Graves from getting the reversal.
Martin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martin cracks Graves with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Graves taking shots to the head.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
Martin with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Graves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Graves taking shots to the head.
Martin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Graves looks a forlorn figure.
Martin with the ground and pound from mount.
Martin working the ground and pound effectively.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Graves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martin lands a big shot there that rocks Graves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Graves'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.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves moves into the clinch.
Martin lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Graves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A short right from Martin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Graves blocking some punches.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Graves, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graves misses with some punches.
Martin pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin jumps guard but Graves stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Graves blocking some punches.
Martin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Martin.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin connects with a body shot.
Martin cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Graves throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin connects with a high kick.
A left lands for Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into rage.
Graves tries to score with a low kick but Martin moves his leg out of the way.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Graves thows a body shot but no joy.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves thumps Martin with a low kick.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Martin throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Martin avoids the head kick by Graves.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves throws a lazy head kick
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Graves dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin connects with a body shot.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves blocks a jab.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graves tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
A shot to de liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick
and Graves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves tries to land a body kick
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Mike Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Graves slips a jab from Martin.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Graves cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Graves avoids the head kick by Martin.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
James Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martin lands the left hand.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Graves slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martin.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Graves moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Graves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Martin slips a jab from Graves.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Martin looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Martin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Mike Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Martin jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 44:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Martin! Mike Martin retains his lightweight title!
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