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SPNY 17: Everyday - McGully(2) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by whatever. Jose Perez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Perez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez tries to clinch but Maija moves out of range.
Perez moves out of range as Maija strikes.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Taneli Maija has been cut.
Perez throws a right hand that Maija ducks under and follows up with a left that Maija also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maija throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Maija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maija swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Maija.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Maija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maija keeps the fight on the outside.
Maija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez darts in trying to clinch
and Maija counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija preventing the sweep.
Maija tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Maija missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maija 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.
Maija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maija controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maija swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Maija moves out of range easily.
Maija circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maija counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maija.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maija looking to pass the guard.
Maija content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez can't keep his opponent in guard - Maija advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perez is in trouble now - Maija has advanced to mount!
Maija looking to finish with strikes here!
Maija 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.
Maija wants to take Perez's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up.
Maija wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Perez has given up his back.
Maija looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez 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 Maija gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Maija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taneli Maija's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maija throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez delivers a nice body kick.
Maija throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perez.
Perez wants to clinch.
Maija missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maija misses with a straight left.
Perez wants to clinch.
Perez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maija at a distance.
Perez tries to clinch but Maija moves away
and Maija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez gets caught napping as Maija dives in and scores a takedown. Perez manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Maija from controlling successfully.
Perez looking to control.
Maija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maija postures up.
Maija throws an elbow that misses. Perez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maija's guard. Nice move by Perez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maija is looking for a triangle but Perez pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maija is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maija escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija working for a triangle but Perez defends it easily.
Maija trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
Maija has his foot on Perez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
Maija is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perez defends well.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to control from the top but Maija keeps moving.
Maija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maija escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Maija dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taneli Maija's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maija throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perez counters with an outside leg kick.
Perez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez lands a leg kick that knocks Maija off balance momentarily.
Maija keeps the fight on the outside.
Perez misses with a head kick.
Taneli Maija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Maija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez closes the distance but Maija moves to the side
and Maija counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Maija pushes him off.
Maija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Maija.
Nice uppercut there from Maija.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maija gets the takedown into side control.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez is not content to let Maija control the position.
Maija goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Perez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maija but great work by Perez.
Maija can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to advance to mount but Maija denies him.
Maija tries to improve position but can't.
Perez trying to control the action but Maija is working from the bottom.
Taneli Maija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Maija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maija is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez 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.
Maija trying to control from the bottom.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maija is trying desperately to improve position.
Maija gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to control the pace.
Perez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maija trying to control here.
Maija is looking to improve his position.
Jose Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throwing shots but Maija is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taneli Maija.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maija, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taneli Maija!
Taneli Maija seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Colt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Colt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws a leg kick but Colt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belcher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Colt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Colt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belcher is trying to control the position but Colt postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Colt wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colt controlling the position for now.
Colt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belcher being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jackson Colt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belcher misses with a low kick.
Colt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Colt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt throwing shots but Belcher is blocking nicely.
Colt controlling the action here.
Colt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colt looks to land a strike but Belcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Colt wants to get up but he can't break Belcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Colt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belcher trying to control the position.
Belcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colt manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher advances position into side control!
Colt is looking for a sweep.
Colt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colt is trying to control but can't.
Colt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belcher kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Colt moves into full guard.
Colt controlling the position.
Colt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Colt landing punches.
Colt misses with a head shot.
Belcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Colt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Colt is landing with some decent strikes but Belcher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Colt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher wants to hold on but Colt pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt landing strikes from the mount.
Colt landing shots from mount.
Colt landing strikes from the mount and Belcher is in trouble!
Colt with shots to the head and body - Belcher looks very uncomfortable down there.
Colt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Colt raining down shots from the mount!
Colt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Colt is landing with some decent strikes but Belcher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belcher is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Colt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Belcher hang on?
Colt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Colt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Colt gets a double leg takedown into Belcher's guard.
Colt wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Colt preventing the sweep.
Belcher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colt distracts Belcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colt trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Colt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Colt wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Colt stands up over Belcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colt trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jackson Colt.
Colt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belcher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Colt landing a few strikes.
Belcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colt off and has taken his back!
Colt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Belcher's guard. Nice work there by Colt.
Colt stands up and waves to Belcher to follow him.
Colt feints a jab promting Belcher to slip. Colt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colt 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt stands up over Belcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belcher is controlling Colt's posture.
Colt throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colt.
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colt.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Colt from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Colt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colt lands a couple of digs.
Belcher working a defensive guard here.
Jackson Colt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colt with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colt stops Belcher from standing up.
Colt postures up and lands a big shot to Belcher's brow.
Colt trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Colt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colt is working Belcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colt trying to move into half guard but instead Belcher has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colt is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Belcher tries to sprawl but Colt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Colt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Colt is just content to waste time from the top position. Belcher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Colt passes Belcher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Colt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Colt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belcher is just riding it out for now. Colt eventually gives up the hold.
Belcher actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher has hold of Colt's hands but Colt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Colt wants to work for an arm triangle but Belcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Colt is keen to just control but Belcher is a slippery customer.
Colt controlling the pace.
Colt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Colt stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colt is keen to just control but Belcher is a slippery customer.
Colt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colt not doing much here.
Jackson Colt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Colt avoids the head kick by Belcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt shoots in and gets a takedown into Belcher's guard.
Colt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belcher working a defensive guard here.
Colt throwing strikes but missing.
Colt chips away with some ground and pound.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colt.
Colt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colt lands a couple of elbows.
Colt looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colt is controlling him.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colt cracks Belcher with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt postures up in Belcher's guard and throws a big left but Belcher blocks it.
Colt distracts Belcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tommy Belcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson Colt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colt is looking to work some ground and pound but Belcher has wrist control.
Colt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Colt!
A less than humble Jackson Colt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cartez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Cartez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Cartez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartez looks to score with a jab to the body but Easton is just out of range.
Easton stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartez. Cartez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Easton.
Cartez throws a body punch but Easton moves out of range.
Easton lands with a good body shot.
Easton darts in and clinches Cartez up against the cage.
Cartez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Easton is defending well for now.
Cartez lands a nice knee to the body.
Cartez misses with a punch on the inside.
Easton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Easton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartez backwards.
Cartez trying to land knees to the body.
Cartez throws an elbow that misses.
Cartez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Easton.
Easton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartez misses with an elbow strike.
Cartez connects with a knee to the head.
Cartez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Easton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cartez with a big uppercut! Cartez tries to clinch up but Easton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cartez to the mat! Cartez covers up and Easton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cody Easton!
Cody Easton made sure to mention his sponsor, L.A. Elite Clothing Co in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aegor Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aegor Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Aegor Rivers has been cut.
Thory lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rivers backs up against the cage.
Rivers is rocked!
Thory weaves into range and cracks Rivers right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rivers goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Thory is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Thory!
During a confident post fight interview, Vic Thory thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Lombard !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
Bee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombard doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Lombard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bee throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Bee wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Lombard slaps away a takedown attempt from Bee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Bee looks to land a combination. Lombard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bee tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Bee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lombard pinned against the cage. Lombard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bee misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like Lombard is going to stand back up.
Lombard escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard instigates a clinch.
Bee manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bee. Those never looked like landing.
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Bee is breathing heavily.
Bee gets tackled into the cage by Lombard . Lombard maintains the clinch.
Lombard wants to get back to striking at distance but Bee won't allow it.
Lombard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bee uses from the top position.
Lombard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lombard back to the cage. Bee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lombard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lombard drives through and clinches with Bee against the cage.
Lombard prevents Bee from breaking the clinch.
Lombard pulls Bee into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard pulls Bee in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Lombard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lombard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lombard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bee pinned against the cage. Bee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hector Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bee was covering up waiting for the punch and Lombard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bee wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Lombard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bee, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lombard dives in and grabs Bee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bee pushes down on Lombard 's head and hops out.
Mason Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Lombard .
Lombard moves in looking to clinch but Bee pushes him off.
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bee, pushing him back against the cage.
Bee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Lombard is controlling him.
Lombard wants to take the fight to the mat but Bee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bee wants to take the fight to the mat but Lombard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lombard breaks the clinch.
Bee darts in and clinches Lombard up against the cage.
Lombard is looking to break free of the clinch but Bee has double underhooks.
Lombard breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely.
Lombard gets a clinch.
Bee tries to score a body lock takedown but Lombard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
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!
Bee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lombard .
Lombard manages to pull guard.
Lombard pushes Bee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but Bee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bee pinned against the cage. Bee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lombard circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Lombard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Bee.
Lombard is rocked!
Bee gets a big slam - oh, Lombard is out! Lombard is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Mason Bee!
Mason Bee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stran Gler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rich Boy - Throw Some D's . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stran Gler!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Faber gets caught flat footed, as Gler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gler trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Gler is proving a slippery customer.
Gler trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Gler is proving a slippery customer.
Faber wants to control the position but Gler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gler is looking to advance position but Faber won't allow it.
Faber wants to control but Gler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gler trying to control from half guard but Faber is working away.
Gler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Faber is in a horrible position here. Gler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gler wants to control the pace but Faber is squirming around nicely.
Faber wants to control but Gler is having none of it.
Gler scoring with strikes but Faber is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber blocking the ground and pound.
Gler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faber tries to hold on but Gler postures up.
Gler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gler unloads with some shots from mount but Faber bucks and avoids them well.
Gler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Gler.
Gler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gler controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gler content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gler trying to control but Faber is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gler avoids the attempt from Faber to control.
Faber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gler controlling from the full mount.
Faber tries to reverse the position but Gler maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gler working for a guillotine from mount but Faber is in no mood to give up.
Faber is trying to escape the mount.
Faber is working hard here to advance position.
Faber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gler on the ground.
Faber tries to hold on but Gler postures up.
Faber is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stran Gler 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gler is defended easily by Faber.
Faber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Faber just content to control the position.
Faber trying to control the action but Gler is working from the bottom.
Gler tries to buck Faber off but Faber is having none of it.
Gler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gler.
Gler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Faber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gler keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faber has managed to get both his arms back between Gler's legs - danger averted.
Gler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gler prevents Faber from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber trying to control but Gler postures up.
Gler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gler is working for a kimura but Faber is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is trying to get back to full guard.
Gler controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Gler.
Stran Gler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber wants to improve his position but Gler is controlling well.
Gler thows a huge punch but Faber dodges it nicely.
Gler lands with a punch from half guard.
Gler is working for a kimura but Faber is defending it quite comfortably.
Gler is looking to take a break and control but Faber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is trying to maintain the position but Gler is very close to passing his half guard.
Gler wants to take a breather but Faber is having none of it.
Faber wants to control but Gler is keeping busy.
Gler is looking for a kimura but Faber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gler to get the leverage.
Gler is controlling the pace.
Faber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gler trying to control from half guard but Faber is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gler is looking for a kimura but Faber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gler to get the leverage.
Gler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Faber tries to get to full guard but Gler has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gler content to control rather than advance.
Gler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gler is trying to control the action in half guard but Faber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stran Gler 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!
Faber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faber lands in his opponent's guard.
Gler is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Gler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Faber wants to improve his position but instead Gler has moved into half guard.
Gler is trying to work for a kimura but Faber is defending well.
Gler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Faber tries to get to full guard but Gler has control of the leg.
Gler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faber's head.
Faber is trying to maintain the position but Gler is very close to passing his half guard.
Faber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faber tries to get out of the position.
Faber is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber gets back to full guard.
Gler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber working a defensive guard here.
Gler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gler trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gler fails to land the takedown.
Faber stuffs the takedown.
Gler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stran Gler.
Gler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber controls Gler momentarily but Gler frees himself.
Gler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Gler from controlling successfully.
Gler is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Gler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gler is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Gler from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber managing to control the position.
Gler trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Gler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chris Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gler is now in half guard.
Faber trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gler in particular looking to stall.
Faber tries to get to full guard but Gler has control of the leg.
Stran Gler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faber missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stran Gler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stran Gler!
Stran Gler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean George could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Smith's chin.
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
1 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Smith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots for a takedown but George saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith blocks a head kick by George.
George scoring well with a low kick there.
George explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
George throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from George.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
George with a hook.
George lands with a nice body kick.
George scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith looks up at the clock. Bad move! George lands a right hand from hell, dropping Smith. George pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean George!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Perci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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30
222 lbs
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25
218 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Goc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonny Perci!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goc slips under a jab.
Perci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goc.
A big left from Perci misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goc - the referee stops the clock and Perci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goc. Perci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Perci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goc.
Perci misses with a double jab.
Perci throws a poor cross that misses
and Goc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jonny Perci has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goc scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Goc tenderised Perci's leg. Perci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perci falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goc counters with a body kick that stops Perci in his tracks momentarily.
Goc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perci.
Goc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goc lands a leg kick that knocks Perci off balance momentarily.
Perci looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc delivers a nice body kick.
Goc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goc scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Goc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Perci got wobbled bad by a big combination! Goc presses forward with punches and knees until Perci stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Perci closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Goc!
A victorious Jacek Goc thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Dixon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
219 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russell but Russell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Dixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell misses the jab.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Russell sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaun Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Russell's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Russell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Dixon postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
Russell looking to control.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely.
Dixon postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russell controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dixon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dixon scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Russell wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Russell scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Dixon misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Russell sprawls well.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russell slips under a jab.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Dixon finds it's way through Russell's defenses.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Russell misses with a looping left.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russell avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaun Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell slips under a jab.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell needs to keep his hands up - Dixon had a free shot at his head there.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Russell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon blocking some punches.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Dixon trying to control the position but instead, Russell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dixon into the cage.
Russell misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Dixon goes for a takedown attempt but Russell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dixon throws a jab when Russell was well out of range.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Russell.
Russell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Russell!
Russell blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Russell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Shaun Russell has been cut.
Dixon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Russell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Dixon! Russell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joey Dixon!
After winning the bout, Joey Dixon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McGully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday comes to the cage accompanied by Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Jason McGully has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McGully!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everyday throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGully shoots for a takedown but Everyday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGully dives in and grabs Everyday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Everyday pushes down on McGully's head and hops out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Everyday. McGully shrugs it off though.
McGully shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Everyday sprawls well. Everyday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGully gets slowly back to his feet.
Herb Everyday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McGully.
McGully tries to sprawl but Everyday drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGully looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Everyday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Everyday 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.
Everyday wants to control but McGully is keeping him busy.
McGully has hold of Everyday's hands but Everyday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everyday controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGully is looking to control Everyday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGully avoid being mounted?
McGully is trying to stand.
Everyday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Everyday wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGully keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday working McGully over with strikes.
Everyday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Everyday looks to land a strike but McGully avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Everyday wants to control from the top but McGully keeps moving.
McGully wants to stand up but Everyday is controlling him.
Everyday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Everyday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGully wants to stand but Everyday is controlling the position.
Everyday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Everyday lands a couple of elbows.
Everyday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Everyday postures up in McGully's guard and throws a big left but McGully blocks it.
McGully is trying to keep Everyday in close.
Everyday tries to free his leg and advance position but McGully is retaining full guard.
Everyday distracts McGully with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGully is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGully is looking to stand up but Everyday isn't so interested in that idea.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but McGully is keeping the position.
McGully utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGully wants to stand but Everyday is controlling the position.
Everyday is looking to work some ground and pound but McGully has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everyday won't allow McGully to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that round.
That's time! Everyday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGully shoots for a takedown but Everyday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Everyday misses with a straight left.
Everyday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGully.
Everyday fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGully.
McGully misses with a takedown attempt
and Everyday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herb Everyday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McGully.
Everyday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGully is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Everyday is controlling him well.
Everyday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGully gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everyday landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGully is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McGully taking shots to the head.
Everyday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGully is looking to escape.
Everyday avoids the attempt from McGully to control.
McGully taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday cracks McGully with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Everyday lands a big elbow.
Everyday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGully is squirming around, avoiding Everyday's attempts to control the action.
Everyday landing shots from mount.
McGully is rocked!
Everyday postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McGully bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Everyday and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herb Everyday!
Herb Everyday retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Herb Everyday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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