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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tricolor Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tricolor Paulista has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 30 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tricolor Paulista!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paulista napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paulista sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballswick is looking for a kimura but Paulista is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ballswick to get the leverage.
Ballswick is trying for a kimura here. Paulista looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ballswick wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hellson Ballswick!
After the big win, Hellson Ballswick made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boubakar JurJok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xtreme Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mma's choice of entrance music: I Wont Back Down. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boubakar JurJok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xtreme Mma!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JurJok throws a half hearted mid kick.
JurJok wants to clinch.
JurJok throws a leg kick but Mma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. JurJok did well to prevent Mma getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
JurJok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
JurJok trying to control here.
JurJok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mma's back!
Mma grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
JurJok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mma defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
JurJok is not going to allow Mma to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma turns into JurJok and is now in his guard.
JurJok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
JurJok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mma passes into half guard.
Mma wants to pass the guard but JurJok is defending well.
Mma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but JurJok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
JurJok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
JurJok is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma wants to advance to full mount but JurJok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
JurJok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mma lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of JurJok's head.
Mma is fighting to break JurJok's control of his arms but JurJok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mma wants to control from the top but JurJok keeps moving.
Mma got a little sloppy there for a moment and JurJok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mma has managed to get both his arms back between JurJok's legs - danger averted.
Mma trying to control the position from guard on top but JurJok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JurJok striking off his back but it's not causing Mma any problems.
Mma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mma 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.
Mma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
JurJok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
JurJok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
JurJok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mma wants to control from the top but JurJok keeps moving.
JurJok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mma won't allow JurJok to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JurJok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mma defends it easily.
Mma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma wants to control from the top but JurJok keeps moving.
JurJok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mma postures up and lands a big shot to JurJok's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
JurJok keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
Mma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme Mma 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.
Mma scores with a takedown into JurJok's guard.
JurJok keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
Mma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
JurJok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mma won't allow JurJok to sweep him here.
JurJok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
JurJok looking for a guillotine here but Mma defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma wants to control from the top but JurJok keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
JurJok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mma defends it easily.
Mma wants to control from the top but JurJok keeps moving.
Mma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
JurJok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mma postures up and lands a big shot to JurJok's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma wants to control from the top but JurJok keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mma landing some decent shots from guard.
Xtreme Mma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mma looking to pass the guard.
JurJok wants to sweep but no luck.
Mma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. JurJok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
JurJok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JurJok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mma drops back looking for a leg! JurJok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and JurJok manages to kick Mma off! Mma jumps back into JurJok's guard.
JurJok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mma throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma stopping the sweep attempt from JurJok.
JurJok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JurJok keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
Mma stopping the sweep attempt from JurJok.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mma trying to control but JurJok is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme Mma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
JurJok moves forwards but Mma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mma tries to bum rush JurJok with a series of wild strikes but JurJok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
JurJok closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mma letting JurJok take a breather here.
JurJok tries for a takedown. No joy.
JurJok pulls guard effortlessly.
JurJok working for a triangle but Mma defends it easily.
Mma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mma with a nice head shot there.
Mma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JurJok controls Mma momentarily but Mma frees himself.
Mma wants to control from the top but JurJok keeps moving.
Mma throws a big elbow that misses.
Mma postures up in JurJok's guard and throws a big left but JurJok blocks it.
Mma landing with the ground and pound.
JurJok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mma.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mma scoring with some ground and pound.
Mma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma trying to control but JurJok is working from the bottom.
Mma cracks JurJok with a solid left hand.
Mma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. JurJok is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mma is working JurJok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
JurJok looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mma has picked JurJok up and slammed him! JurJok can't keep hold of the triangle and Mma manages to pass to side control!
Mma in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mma lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mma taking a breather here.
Mma wants to lay and pray for a moment but JurJok keeps working.
JurJok manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JurJok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed JurJok's head.
JurJok is looking for a sweep. Mma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mma wants to take a breather but JurJok is having none of it.
Mma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mma is nestled in close to JurJok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
JurJok is trying to maintain the position but Mma is very close to passing his half guard.
Mma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mma drops an elbow to the side of JurJok's head.
Mma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed JurJok's head.
Xtreme Mma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JurJok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
JurJok is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh JurJok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
JurJok is looking to control Mma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can JurJok avoid being mounted?
JurJok seems to have got his legs back now.
Mma lands with a punch from half guard.
JurJok is not content to let Mma control the position.
Mma wants to pass the guard but JurJok is defending well.
Mma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mma winds up and cracks JurJok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boubakar JurJok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mma throws a strike but JurJok manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Mma tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boubakar JurJok!
Boubakar JurJok bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leslie Harp!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martini avoids the head kick by Harp.
Harp throws out a leg kick but Martini moves out of range and Harp only half commits.
A head kick misses from Harp.
Martini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harp doesn't seem bothered though.
Harp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martini wants to land a leg kick but Harp is out of range.
Harp throws a leg kick that misses.
Martini throws a right and a left that Harp avoids nicely.
Martini gets a clinch.
Martini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martini prevents the takedown attempt.
Martini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martini is defending well.
Marcos Martini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Harp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harp moves out of range as Martini strikes.
Martini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martini takes a swing at Harp's ribcage but misses.
Martini tries to close the distance and clinch but Harp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martini rushes Harp and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martini.
Harp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martini lands with a right to the head.
Martini lands with a right to the head.
Harp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcos Martini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harp slips a jab from Martini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martini scores with a jab to the body.
Harp closes the distance and clinches.
Martini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martini tries to work over Harp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Martini.
Martini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harps head.
Martini lands a body punch.
Martini lands a right hand.
Harp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harp.
Martini lands a nice uppercut.
Harp wants to take the fight to the mat but Martini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harp takes a shot to the head.
Martini misses with a knee to the head.
Martini lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Martini.
Harp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martini after a bit of a struggle.
Martini scores with a shoulder strike.
Harp is rocked!
Martini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harp can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harp.
Martini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harp avoiding damage as Martini throws knees to the body.
Martini scores with a knee to the head.
Harp goes for a takedown attempt but Martini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harp shoots in but Martini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martini looks to score with a jab to the body but Harp is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martini.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martini. Harp shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harp throws a sloppy head kick
and Harp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harp is still on wobbly legs! Can Martini finish him?
Martini scores with a nice head shot.
Martini cracks Harp with a good jab.
Martini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martini is trying to defend but Harp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harp pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martini 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.
Horrible takedown by Harp or perhaps it was just good defense by Martini which made him look bad.
Harp seems to have recovered his senses.
Harp tries a head kick but it misses.
Martini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martini moves out of range of the body kick from Harp.
Marcos Martini is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Harp or perhaps it was just good defense by Martini which made him look bad.
Harp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harp misses with a body kick.
Harp throws a front kick aimed at Martini's knee but Martini avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini throws a shot to the body.
Martini connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harp throws a leg kick but Martini checks it.
Martini scores with a sloppy right hand. Harp should have avoided that one.
Harp throws a head kick that half lands.
Martini scores with a sloppy right hand. Harp should have avoided that one.
Harp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martini looks to throw the jab but Harp is out of range.
Martini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harp thows a leg kick but Martini checks it
enabling Martini to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Harp looks to land a body kick but Martini moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martini gets in close and tags Harp with a short punch that almost sends Harp to the mat! Oh Harp is in big trouble! He turns his back on Martini, trying to create some distance but Martini rushes him, striking wildly and Harp goes down! The referee tackles Martini into the cage to end the fight! Martini is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Martini!
A victorious Marcos Martini 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Julius Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Day N Nite-Kid Cudi. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Julius Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Reese!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Reese checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peppers looks to throw the jab but Reese is out of range.
Reese tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reese throws a sloppy head kick and Peppers moves out of range easily.
Peppers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reese clinches up with Peppers and pushes him back against the cage.
Reese misses with a punch to the body.
Reese is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peppers is defending well.
Peppers is leaning against Reese and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reese is looking for a takedown.
Reese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peppers is trying to break the clinch but Reese has him pressed against the cage.
Peppers blocks a body shot from Reese.
Peppers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peppers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Reese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peppers is defending well.
Julius Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Reese.
A right hook to the body lands for Peppers.
Reese has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peppers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peppers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peppers scores with a shot to the side of Reese's head.
Peppers pushes Reese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peppers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peppers prevents a body shot from Reese.
A right hand to the body from Peppers.
Reese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peppers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peppers gets through Reese's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reese.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reese.
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!
Peppers manages to break the clinch.
Peppers connects with a looping right hand.
Reese throws a sloppy head kick and Peppers moves out of range easily.
Reese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Peppers finds it's target.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reese moves away.
Reese looks to land a body kick but Peppers moved away.
A shot to the liver by Peppers. Beautiful body shot.
Reese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peppers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Peppers misses
and Reese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Peppers there.
Peppers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reese scores with a leg kick.
Julius Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese avoids the body shot from Peppers.
Reese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reese shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peppers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reese throwing strikes from guard but Peppers blocks nicely.
Peppers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reese is aware though and is defending well.
Reese throws a strike but Peppers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reese trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese tries to strike from the bottom.
Peppers throwing strikes but missing.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julius Peppers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Peppers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peppers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reese fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peppers slaps away a takedown attempt from Reese, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reese on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reese ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peppers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reese's head backwards.
Reese walks into a straight right hand from Peppers.
Reese lands a nice hook to Peppers's body. Peppers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Reese.
Peppers throws a low kick but Reese moves out of range easily.
Reese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peppers.
Peppers throws the kick towards the body but Reese avoids it.
Good shot there by Peppers.
Reese walks into a stiff left hand from Peppers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers tried to score with a low kick but Reese checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers throws a big shot that misses.
Peppers throws a chopping leg kick but Reese manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reese throws a sloppy head kick and Peppers moves out of range easily.
Peppers checks a leg kick nicely.
Reese's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peppers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reese scrambles back to his feet.
Peppers blocks a head kick by Reese.
A shot to the body from Reese misses
and Peppers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reese's knee momentarily.
Peppers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peppers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reese shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reese postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peppers 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese cracks Peppers with a solid left hand.
Reese working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reese postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reese is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peppers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reese cracks Peppers with a solid left hand.
Reese missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reese's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reese postures up in Peppers's guard and throws a big left but Peppers blocks it.
Reese tries to free his leg and advance position but Peppers is retaining full guard.
Reese throws a big right hand that misses.
Reese missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reese in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reese postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peppers wants to sweep here but Reese controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peppers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reese has gone for a leg lock! Peppers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reese's guard.
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reese's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Reese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reese takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peppers looks to land a left hand but Reese moved out of range nicely.
Reese lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reese takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reese darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reese is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peppers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reese is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese throws a strike but Peppers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peppers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reese seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reese is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peppers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reese missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peppers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Peppers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peppers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reese stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Peppers as Reese shoots in.
Reese throws a leg kick but Peppers moved away.
Reese walks into a left hand.
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!
Peppers misses with a hook
and Reese counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peppers's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reese is defended easily by Peppers.
Peppers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reese on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Peppers.
Julius Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reese just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reese postures up in Peppers's guard and throws a big left but Peppers blocks it.
Reese has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peppers is proving hard to escape from.
Reese missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peppers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reese is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peppers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peppers has escaped and now he's on top!
Reese trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reese doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers won't allow Reese to sweep him here.
Reese looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peppers passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Reese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reese 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Reese!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeSean Jackson (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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145 lbs
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28
145 lbs
9 - 7 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Rafael missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rafael keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rafael throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rafael darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rafael counters with a thumping low kick.
Rafael sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab from Rafael.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rafael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Rafael misses with a looping left.
Rafael throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafael wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Rafael.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Rafael slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Rafael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rafael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rafael misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Rafael - just one landing.
Rafael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Rafael.
Rafael ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rafael connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson checks a low kick from Rafael.
Rafael throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael misses the shot to the body.
Rafael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a low kick but Rafael moves out of range easily.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rafael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Rafael is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Rafael, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Rafael against the cage but Rafael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rafael throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Rafael is looking to clinch.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rafael.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafael uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rafael.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rafael is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Nando Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Rafael tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Rafael tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Rafael scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rafael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Rafael's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rafael sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rafael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafael's head.
Rafael kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Rafael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson slips under a jab from Rafael.
Rafael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafael has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rafael manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rafael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rafael misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rafael misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rafael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson moves forwards but Rafael connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rafael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nando Rafael is winning the standup battle so far.
Rafael moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rafael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rafael.
Rafael blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Rafael throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Rafael as Jackson shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rafael. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Rafael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rafael keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Rafael falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Rafael misses with a few strikes there.
Rafael throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Rafael slips the punch.
Rafael ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rafael counters with a nice uppercut.
Rafael is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rafael connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Rafael.
Rafael goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rafael looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Rafael cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafael misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rafael is able to avoid easily.
Rafael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rafael looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Rafael defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rafael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is nestled in close to Rafael, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rafael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rafael defends it well.
Rafael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rafael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rafael defending well though.
DeSean Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Rafael recovers full guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to control but Rafael is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rafael has wrist control.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafael is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rafael keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Jackson 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!
Jackson darts in and clinches Rafael up against the cage.
Rafael tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rafael throws a head punch that misses.
Rafael breaks from the clinch.
Rafael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rafael looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rafael. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rafael.
Jackson thumps Rafael with a low kick.
Rafael throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafael throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Rafael.
Rafael takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rafael throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Rafael off balance momentarily.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Rafael avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rafael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rafael scores with a leg kick.
Rafael lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rafael throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rafael really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Rafael lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Rafael.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rafael throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Rafael was not able to check.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rafael looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rafael's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Rafael saw that one coming.
Rafael tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Rafael tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rafael throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rafael stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rafael is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson throws a head kick but Rafael moves out of range.
Rafael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rafael trying to control here.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rafael defending well though.
Rafael taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson working over Rafael with some ground and pound. Rafael looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rafael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson is taking a breather. Rafael says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rafael taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson winds up and cracks Rafael with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to control the action but instead Rafael gets a body lock and reverses into Jackson's guard! Nice work!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeSean Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeSean Jackson!
DeSean Jackson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihattovic comes to the cage accompanied by Geto Boys - Still. MacLeod is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battle Hymn . 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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160 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihattovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Mihattovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihattovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
Mihattovic avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
Mihattovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacLeod.
Mihattovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from MacLeod misses.
Mihattovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacLeod leaves Mihattovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacLeod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacLeod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihattovic moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
Mihattovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic blocks a jab.
Good shot there by MacLeod.
Nice cross by Mihattovic.
Good shot there by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Mihattovic is having none of it.
MacLeod lands the left hand.
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mihattovic counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacLeod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihattovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mihattovic 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic throws some wild stikes that MacLeod manages to avoid easily.
Mihattovic misses with a head shot.
Mihattovic lands with some strikes.
Mihattovic tries to control but MacLeod wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacLeod hang on?
A nice elbow there by Mihattovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihattovic lands a heavy elbow.
MacLeod is rocked!
Mihattovic postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have MacLeod in real trouble here! The ref calls for MacLeod to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nebojsa Mihattovic!
A victorious Nebojsa Mihattovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera throws a jab when Delgado was well out of range.
Montoya Rivera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Delgado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delgado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delgado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Montoya Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera is staying active underneath Delgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Montoya Rivera keeping hold of Delgado's head, controlling as best he can.
Delgado wants to take a breather but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.
Delgado throwing shots but Montoya Rivera is blocking nicely.
Delgado is trying to control the action in half guard but Montoya Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Esteban Delgado.
Delgado misses with a takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Delgado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delgado has his takedown stuffed
and Delgado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delgado checks a low kick from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montoya Rivera as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado missing with a left hand there. Montoya Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delgado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delgado's knee momentarily.
Delgado lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya Rivera's head.
Montoya Rivera fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya Rivera jabs at Delgado's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera looks for the body kick but Delgado saw that one coming.
Montoya Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montoya Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
Montoya Rivera scores with a decent looking hook.
Delgado fails with a takedown attempt.
Montoya Rivera throws a front kick aimed at Delgado's knee but Delgado avoids it well.
Delgado fails with the takedown.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montoya Rivera as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Montoya Rivera enables Delgado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montoya Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Delgado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delgado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado being controlled here momentarily.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Montoya Rivera keeps moving.
Delgado throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delgado trying to control but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Esteban Delgado has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Montoya Rivera misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Delgado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Delgado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montoya Rivera misses with a low kick.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya Rivera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delgado.
Delgado shoots and misses
enabling Montoya Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado jabs Montoya Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delgado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montoya Rivera connects with a nice looking jab.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montoya Rivera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the side of Delgado's head but Delgado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montoya Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Delgado pushes him off.
Delgado moves out of range of the body kick.
Delgado shoots and misses
and Montoya Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delgado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya Rivera throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera tests Delgado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Delgado avoids the body shot from Montoya Rivera.
Nice takedown defense from Montoya Rivera. No joy for Delgado on that attempt.
Delgado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montoya Rivera swivels and escapes.
Montoya Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delgado was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Montoya Rivera did well to prevent Delgado getting side control.
Delgado is keen to just control but Montoya Rivera is a slippery customer.
Montoya Rivera tries to get to full guard but Delgado has control of the leg.
Montoya Rivera trying to control but Delgado postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado trying to control the action but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.
Montoya Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Delgado controlling the action here.
Montoya Rivera is staying active underneath Delgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, Delgado seems content to control.
Montoya Rivera is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Esteban Delgado just wasn't active enough.
Montoya Rivera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Delgado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montoya Rivera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Montoya Rivera gets caught napping as Delgado dives in and scores a takedown. Montoya Rivera manages to retain guard.
Delgado wants to pass the guard but Montoya Rivera is keeping the position.
Delgado passes Montoya Rivera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Delgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Montoya Rivera is not content to let Delgado control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Montoya Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Delgado is stalling here. Montoya Rivera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delgado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montoya Rivera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban Delgado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Delgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delgado sprawls well. Delgado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montoya Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Delgado fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Montoya Rivera.
Delgado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montoya Rivera is fending him off so far but Delgado persists. Nope, Montoya Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Delgado with a poor takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Delgado or perhaps it was just good defense by Montoya Rivera which made him look bad.
Montoya Rivera stuffs the takedown.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montoya Rivera but Montoya Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the side of Delgado's head but Delgado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delgado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado shoots in and drives through. Montoya Rivera sprawls well.
Montoya Rivera throws a right and a left that Delgado avoids nicely.
Delgado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Delgado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera misses with a hook.
Delgado staying out of range there.
Montoya Rivera shoots and misses
and Delgado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delgado.
Montoya Rivera is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delgado is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice jab there from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera motions for Delgado to come forward. Montoya Rivera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya Rivera misses with a straight left.
Delgado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montoya Rivera swivels and escapes.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Delgado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Delgado has his takedown stuffed
and Montoya Rivera counters with an inside leg kick.
Delgado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montoya Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Delgado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya Rivera.
Delgado shoots in looking for a takedown. Montoya Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Delgado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montoya Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esteban Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montoya Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montoya Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with Montoya Rivera, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes Montoya Rivera against the cage but Montoya Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montoya Rivera tries to clinch up but Delgado circles away and keeps his distance.
Montoya Rivera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delgado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delgado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delgado showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delgado is just content to waste time from the top position. Montoya Rivera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montoya Rivera is looking for a triangle but Delgado pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Delgado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Esteban Delgado!
An out of breath Esteban Delgado 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giorgio Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentino is just out of range.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentino moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Valentino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentino throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Valentino misses with a jab to the body
and Teixeira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentino.
Valentino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentino throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
Valentino lands with a shot to the body.
Valentino misses with a looping right.
Valentino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentino lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Valentino scores with a four punch combination!
Teixeira walks into a stiff left hand from Valentino.
Teixeira is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Valentino and Teixeira falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Valentino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giorgio Valentino!
Our winner, Giorgio Valentino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffenberger has chosen Roll 'em Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Gauge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffenberger moves out of range of the strikes.
Gauge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gauge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spliffenberger's head.
It looks like Jaydub Spliffenberger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spliffenberger.
Gauge throws a sloppy head kick
and Spliffenberger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gauge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spliffenberger's sensitive parts.
Gauge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gauge throws a body punch but Spliffenberger moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Spliffenberger misses.
Spliffenberger throws a low kick but Gauge avoids it.
Gauge closes the distance and clinches.
Gauge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spliffenberger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyson Gauge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliffenberger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gauge's sensitive parts.
Gauge throws a head kick that Spliffenberger semi-blocks.
Gauge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gauge connects with a high kick.
Spliffenberger is rocked!
Gauge drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Spliffenberger right on the button. Spliffenberger goes down! Gauge follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gauge gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Gauge!
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