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Ryze - New Years Doubleheader PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludji Mamica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisy Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamica comes to the cage accompanied by KRANKSVESTER-Majko, zovi dilera. Daisy Girl looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludji Mamica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisy Girl!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamica shoots in for a takedown but Girl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Girl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamica darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mamica is working for a submission of some sort.
Mamica will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Girl looking for submissions off his back.
Girl looking for submissions off his back.
Mamica 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.
Mamica wants to work for an arm triangle but Girl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamica's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamica's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamica is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Mamica scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Girl throws a series of punches but Mamica avoids them all with ease.
Mamica fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Girl to the ground. Mamica is now in Girl's guard.
Mamica drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mamica jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Girl being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamica wants to control from the top but Girl keeps moving.
Mamica sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mamica looking to pass the guard.
Mamica content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mamica pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Girl is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ludji Mamica wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mamica tries to bum rush Girl with a series of wild strikes but Girl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamica.
Some wild striking there from Mamica.
Girl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Girl fails to land with a series of punches.
Girl connects with a body shot that sends Mamica's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Mamica.
Mamica scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Girl looks winded!
Mamica advances to mount.
Girl squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamica thowing shots but they're missing.
Mamica looking to finish with strikes here!
Mamica content just to control the position here.
Mamica with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mamica moves to back control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Girl defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mamica's arms.
What can Girl do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludji Mamica dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mamica slips a jab and a cross from Girl.
Mamica changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Girl tries to avoid it but Mamica manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Girl to the ground. Girl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ludji Mamica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Girl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamica.
Girl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamica looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mamica passes to side control.
Mamica works to advance to full mount. Girl defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mamica trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Girl is breathing heavily.
Mamica takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamica fails to advance to Girl's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girl wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mamica.
Mamica jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Girl manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Girl is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mamica happy to just control the position for now.
Mamica working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ludji Mamica overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamica wants to control but Girl is keeping him busy.
Girl is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamica working away.
Girl is not content to let Mamica control the position.
Mamica content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Girl tries to buck Mamica off but Mamica is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girl is letting Mamica control him for a moment.
Girl is trying to improve his position.
Mamica passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Girl!
Girl is trying to escape the mount.
Mamica is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Girl is in real trouble.
Mamica somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mamica controls the position.
Girl wants to control his opponent's hands but Mamica gets his hands free.
Mamica sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Girl taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludji Mamica!
A less than humble Ludji Mamica misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Storic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gangnam Style kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Marko Storic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Storic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilpatrick circles away quickly and effectively.
Storic throws a combination that misses
and Kilpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilpatrick scores with a kick to the body.
Storic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but Storic moves out of range easily.
Storic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storic.
Storic lands a really nice looking cross but Kilpatrick seems unphased.
Kilpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storic's hands.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick, looking for Storic's leg but Storic calmly moves out of range.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Marko Storic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Storic avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Storic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilpatrick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Storic defending well though.
Well, if Kilpatrick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Storic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kilpatrick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Storic tries to get out of the position.
Kilpatrick working Storic over with strikes.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Storic is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storic pushes Kilpatrick off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Storic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storic slips under a jab.
A jab from Storic does it's job there.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Storic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilpatrick to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilpatrick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kilpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storic.
Kilpatrick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storic defending well as Kilpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Kilpatrick walks into a straight right hand from Storic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storic slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpatrick sizes up Storic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storic checks a leg kick.
Storic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storic throws an off balance right hand
and Kilpatrick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kilpatrick lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping left.
Storic blocks the body kick.
Kilpatrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Storic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilpatrick throws out the jab.
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storic misses with the combination.
Storic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick cracks Storic with an open hand slap.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Storic.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storic working hard to break the clinch.
Kilpatrick is working for takedown but Storic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Come on Kilpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Storic can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilpatrick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kilpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilpatrick misses with a left hand
and Storic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilpatrick thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storic is defending well for now.
Kilpatrick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kilpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Storic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kilpatrick can't get the takedown.
Marko Storic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick just leaning against Storic, taking a breather.
Kilpatrick scores with a knee to the head.
Storic tries to break the clinch but Kilpatrick is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
Kilpatrick with a knee to the head.
Kilpatrick connects with a knee to the head.
Kilpatrick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Storic wants to break free but Kilpatrick has control.
Kilpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kilpatrick misses with a body punch.
Kilpatrick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kilpatrick prevents Storic from breaking the clinch.
Storic takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilpatrick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kilpatrick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilpatrick obliges.
Kilpatrick stalls.
Kilpatrick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilpatrick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kilpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilpatrick crunches a lovely knee into Storic's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick 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!
Kilpatrick scores with a shot to the body.
Storic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Storic.
Storic takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that Storic ducks under and follows up with a left that Storic also avoids with ease.
Storic misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
Kilpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilpatrick circles away quickly and effectively.
Storic misses with an uppercut. Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but Storic checks it.
Kilpatrick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kilpatrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilpatrick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilpatrick can pounce on him.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storic staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a low kick.
Storic swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that Storic ducks under and follows up with a left that Storic also avoids with ease.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Storic.
Kilpatrick throws a nice looking combination but Storic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storic's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storic throws a hook to the side of Kilpatrick's head but Kilpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Storic blocks it.
Kilpatrick misses with a straight left.
Kilpatrick slips a jab from Storic.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with a body kick.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Storic moves out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab.
Kilpatrick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Storic!
Kilpatrick tries to control but Storic wriggling away.
Storic blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilpatrick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Storic looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kilpatrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Storic throws a hook but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Kilpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Storic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storic throws a wild body kick that Kilpatrick sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Kilpatrick tenderised Storic's leg. Storic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Kilpatrick lands.
Kilpatrick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Storic.
Kilpatrick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storic on the side of the head.
Kilpatrick pushes Storic away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storic defending well as Kilpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Storic avoids it easily.
Storic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick fails with the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storic throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storic misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilpatrick.
Storic misses with a straight right.
Kilpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storic slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kilpatrick is staying tight to Storic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kilpatrick scores with a jab.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick which misses Storic's front leg but catches the back leg as Storic tries to avoid it.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Storic.
Storic walks into a jab.
Kilpatrick misses with the combination.
Kilpatrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storic tries to avoid it but Kilpatrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storic to the ground. Storic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Storic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilpatrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Storic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storic on the side of the head.
Storic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Storic coming out on top.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Storic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storic connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storic looks to land a combination. Kilpatrick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilpatrick looks to land a combination but Storic avoids it well.
Kilpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storic moves away from the strike by Kilpatrick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storic misses with a few strikes there.
Kilpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Storic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kilpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Storic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilpatrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storic managing to block the knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick stalling.
Storic is trying to push Kilpatrick away but Kilpatrick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Storic manages to break the clinch.
Kilpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Storic's shoulder, as Storic tries to avoid the shot.
Storic checks a leg kick nicely.
Storic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilpatrick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilpatrick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilpatrick misses with a leg kick.
Storic throws a one two combo.
Marko Storic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storic loads up on a big right hand but Kilpatrick slips the punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kilpatrick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick throws a strike aimed at the side of Storic's head but Storic avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Kilpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kilpatrick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 44:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Kilpatrick!
Luke Kilpatrick is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Luke Kilpatrick 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bellanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellanca comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare - Avenged Sevenfold. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Bellanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mack Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sphinx ducks under a wild hook from Bellanca.
Bellanca misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Sphinx as Bellanca shoots in.
Bellanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sphinx lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sphinx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bellanca takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sphinx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellanca throws a looping overhand right but Sphinx ducks down to avoid it.
Sphinx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bellanca walks into a left hand.
Bellanca misses with a right hand
and Sphinx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bellanca thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Bellanca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellanca misses with a combination
and Sphinx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bellanca is breathing heavily.
Sphinx jabs Bellanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bellanca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sphinx cracks Bellanca with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bellanca falls to his knees and Sphinx doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Sphinx!
An out of breath Mack Sphinx 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konovalov has chosen CJClip - No reason to live but we do it as his entrance music. Andrey Konovalov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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166 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Konovalov gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nikolaev is trying to improve his position.
Nikolaev prevents Konovalov from moving into mount.
Nikolaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konovalov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Konovalov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Konovalov moves into full mount!
Nikolaev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konovalov trying to control but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Nikolaev is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nikolaev is surviving well by controlling Konovalov's body position as best he can.
Konovalov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Konovalov wants to finish this one by submission but Nikolaev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Konovalov.
Konovalov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Konovalov controlling the pace for now.
Nikolaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Konovalov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nikolaev is squirming around, avoiding Konovalov's attempts to control the action.
Nikolaev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Konovalov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nikolaev frees his head nicely. Oh but Konovalov has switched to an armbar! Nikolaev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andrey Konovalov!
Andrey Konovalov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudo Ku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 New York, Travis Bride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sudo Ku!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bride closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ku circles away.
Ku misses with a low kick.
Ku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bride checks it well.
Ku throws a body kick that misses.
Ku 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bride tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bride is trying to control the position but Ku postures up.
Ku is looking to work some ground and pound but Bride has wrist control.
Ku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ku controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku working the ground and pound from side control.
Bride is letting Ku control him for a moment.
Ku lands some shots froms side control.
Ku cracks Bride with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ku lands a few punches from side control.
Ku is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bride takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bride is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bride is breathing heavily.
Bride is trying to control Ku's posture but Ku avoids it.
Ku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bride's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ku lands an elbow.
Ku is working Bride over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ku takes a little break here. Bride wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ku tries for a kimura but Bride is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bride parries the strikes from Ku easily there. Ku is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bride to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bride tries to bench press Ku off him but Ku keeps the position.
Ku working the ground and pound from side control.
Ku working the head and body with strikes.
Bride tries to bench press Ku off him but Ku keeps the position.
Ku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ku landing a few strikes.
Ku grinds an elbow into Bride's temple.
Ku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ku in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bride tries to buck Ku off but Ku is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Bride's face as Ku controls the position.
Ku scoring with punches from side control.
Bride on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudo Ku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ku misses with a hook.
Bride keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ku misses with a body shot.
Ku should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ku throws a body punch but Bride moves out of range.
Ku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bride on his heels. He'll look to pass Bride's guard now, I'm sure.
Ku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ku pushes down on Bride's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku prevents Bride from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Ku there.
Ku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ku works his way into side control.
Ku working the ground and pound from side control.
Ku is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bride will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sudo Ku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ku tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bride is letting Ku control him for a moment.
Ku working the head with strikes.
Bride tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ku presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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!
Ku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bride tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ku looking to finish Bride with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bride!
Ku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bride is in a horrible position here. Ku smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ku landing punches.
Ku with shots to the head and body - Bride looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ku controlling the position easily from mount.
Ku lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ku landing strikes from the mount and Bride is in trouble!
Ku lands a nice shot to the head.
Ku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ku with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudo Ku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bride moves out of range as Ku throws a body kick.
Bride moves out of range of the body kick.
Ku misses with a looping right.
Ku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bride was covering up waiting for the punch and Ku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ku controlling from the top position.
Ku throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bride looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ku connects with a couple of short punches.
Ku is stalling in the full guard.
Bride is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bride manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ku is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ku 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.
Ku wants to hold on but Bride pushes him away.
Bride thowing shots but they're missing.
Ku is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ku tries to hold on but Bride postures up.
Ku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bride looks to land a strike but Ku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ku looking for a sweep. Not yet Ku, not yet.
Bride is looking to advance position but Ku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bride takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ku raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sudo Ku 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.
Ku controlling from mount.
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!
Bride is looking to get to half guard.
Travis Bride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ku controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bride tries to hold on but Ku pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sudo Ku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ku 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sudo Ku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arry Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen MMMBop as his entrance music. Bolt Morris has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arry Baratheon's chin.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arry Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bolt Morris!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baratheon wants to stand but Morris is controlling the position.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Baratheon.
Baratheon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baratheon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
Baratheon is pulling down on Morris's head. It's preventing any offense from Morris, at least for the moment.
Baratheon looking for a sweep. Not yet Baratheon, not yet.
Baratheon trying to keep a closed guard but Morris is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arry Baratheon.
Morris misses with a hook
and Baratheon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arry Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baratheon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morris throws a head kick but Baratheon moves out of range.
Morris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baratheon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Baratheon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris tries a low kick but Baratheon avoids it.
Baratheon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baratheon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arry Baratheon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris cracks Baratheon's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Baratheon slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Morris can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bolt Morris!
A very excited looking Bolt Morris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie OFallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramanujam is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
164 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmie OFallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramanujam avoids the body shot from OFallon.
Ramanujam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramanujam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
OFallon looks to land a combination but Ramanujam avoids it well.
Ramanujam scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ramanujam misses its intended target.
OFallon staying out of range there.
Ramanujam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OFallon checks the leg kick.
OFallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramanujam lands a really nice looking cross but OFallon seems unphased.
OFallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OFallon moves away from the strike by Ramanujam.
OFallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramanujam throws a hook but OFallon avoids it easily.
Ramanujam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from OFallon. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFallon moves away from the strike by Ramanujam.
OFallon throws a right hand that Ramanujam ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramanujam also avoids with ease.
Ramanujam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OFallon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimmie OFallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OFallon lands with a nice combination. Ramanujam backs away looking to recover.
OFallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramanujam throws out the jab.
Ramanujam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramanujam misses with a lunging right hand
and OFallon counters with a three punch combo that has Ramanujam backing up. Ramanujam nods at OFallon to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Ramanujam misses.
Ramanujam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OFallon.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OFallon slips a straight right by Ramanujam.
OFallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFallon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramanujam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OFallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OFallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramanujam feints and then cracks OFallon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OFallon down.
Ramanujam dodges the punch combination from OFallon.
Ramanujam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OFallon finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramanujam's head.
Ramanujam throws a body punch but OFallon moves out of range.
Ramanujam missing with a left hand there. OFallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OFallon blocks a jab.
OFallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramanujam misses with a low kick as OFallon jumps back.
Ramanujam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from OFallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFallon misses with a jab, cross combination.
OFallon swinging wildly here.
Ramanujam throws a shot to the body.
OFallon misses the shot to the body.
OFallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramanujam counters with a nice body shot.
Ramanujam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ramanujam trying to control from half guard but OFallon is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramanujam controlling the pace.
Ramanujam wants to pass the guard but OFallon is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam wants to take a breather but OFallon is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mahavir Ramanujam was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramanujam tries to move into range but OFallon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramanujam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramanujam ducks under a wild hook from OFallon.
Good work by OFallon as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by OFallon.
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut
and OFallon counters with a nice body shot.
Ramanujam shoots in looking for a takedown but OFallon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramanujam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OFallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramanujam.
OFallon tries to bum rush Ramanujam with a series of wild strikes but Ramanujam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramanujam slips a jab and a cross from OFallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahavir Ramanujam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramanujam misses with a wild body shot.
OFallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramanujam throws out the jab.
OFallon throws a right hand that Ramanujam ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramanujam also avoids with ease.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OFallon takes a swing at Ramanujam's ribcage but misses.
Ramanujam throws a shot to the body.
OFallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramanujam was well out of range. Poor timing from OFallon.
OFallon throws a right hand that Ramanujam ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramanujam also avoids with ease.
Ramanujam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OFallon's guard.
Ramanujam wants to control from the top but OFallon keeps moving.
Ramanujam stops OFallon from standing up.
Ramanujam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramanujam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OFallon keeping full guard, as Ramanujam tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mahavir Ramanujam wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ramanujam gets a takedown into half guard.
OFallon wants to get back to his feet.
OFallon is not content to let Ramanujam control the position.
Ramanujam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for OFallon!
Ramanujam looking to ground and pound but OFallon is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFallon stops Ramanujam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
OFallon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramanujam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramanujam is trying to control. OFallon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramanujam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OFallon is just riding it out for now. Ramanujam eventually gives up the hold.
Mahavir Ramanujam has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramanujam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam is trying to control the action in half guard but OFallon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramanujam tries to pass the half guard into mount. OFallon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramanujam slows the pace down in half guard.
OFallon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramanujam on the ground.
Ramanujam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramanujam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OFallon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramanujam.
Ramanujam thows a huge punch but OFallon dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam content to control rather than advance.
Ramanujam wants to pass to mount but OFallon is defending the position.
OFallon is staying active underneath Ramanujam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramanujam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramanujam wants to control but OFallon is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mahavir Ramanujam.
A solid body kick from Ramanujam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahavir Ramanujam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! OFallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
OFallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OFallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam dives in and grabs OFallon's left leg, looking for a takedown. OFallon pushes down on Ramanujam's head and hops out.
Ramanujam throws a jab but it's blocked by OFallon.
Ramanujam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramanujam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramanujam stops OFallon from getting back to his feet.
OFallon wants to control but Ramanujam is keeping busy.
Ramanujam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OFallon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramanujam.
Ramanujam is thwarting OFallon's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam wants to work for an arm triangle but OFallon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramanujam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OFallon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramanujam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OFallon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramanujam manages to pass to mount!
BOOM! Ramanujam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramanujam controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFallon is squirming around, avoiding Ramanujam's attempts to control the action.
Ramanujam working for a guillotine from mount but OFallon is in no mood to give up.
Ramanujam has hold of OFallon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and OFallon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ramanujam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Ramanujam looking to control but OFallon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam looking to secure an arm triangle but OFallon defends it well.
Ramanujam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramanujam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but OFallon is surviving well by controlling Ramanujam's body position as best he can.
Mahavir Ramanujam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramanujam prevents OFallon from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that OFallon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam content just to control the position here.
Ramanujam unloads with some shots from mount but OFallon bucks and avoids them well.
Ramanujam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramanujam thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramanujam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jimmie OFallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramanujam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahavir Ramanujam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramanujam 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahavir Ramanujam!
A relieved looking Mahavir Ramanujam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maligni Tudor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudor has chosen KRANKSVESTER - Rakija as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maligni Tudor enters the cage!
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194 lbs
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194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maligni Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hightower darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hightower seems to be looking for submissions.
Hightower is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tudor!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hightower trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tudor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hightower fails to take his opponent's back.
Hightower prevents Tudor from getting the reversal.
Hightower tries to control but Tudor wriggling away.
Hightower lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tudor really wants to buck Hightower off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudor prevents Hightower from taking his back.
Tudor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tudor is staying active underneath Hightower, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hightower looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hightower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tudor's head.
Hightower is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hightower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tudor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hightower seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tudor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hightower keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tudor gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudor keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hightower is pushing down on Tudor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tudor is fighting to maintain full guard but Hightower has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hightower wants to pass to mount but Tudor is defending the position.
Tudor is refusing to be controlled, as Hightower sits in half guard.
Hightower is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tudor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hightower.
Tudor wants to control but Hightower is keeping busy.
Tudor wants to get back to his feet.
Tudor moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Tudor keeps moving.
Hightower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tudor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hightower got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tudor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hightower has managed to get both his arms back between Tudor's legs - danger averted.
Hightower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Tudor keeps moving.
Hightower works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tudor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tudor manages to get to full guard.
Hightower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tudor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hightower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tudor pinned against the cage. Tudor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tudor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tudor wants to pass the guard but Hightower is keeping the position.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Tudor postures up.
Tudor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hightower is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hightower dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hightower shoots for a takedown but Tudor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tudor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hightower is trying to defend but Tudor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tudor wants to take a breather but Hightower is having none of it.
Hightower is concentrating on defense, preventing Tudor from advancing position.
Hightower keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tudor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hightower knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hightower gets full guard.
Hightower is adopting a defensive guard.
Tudor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hightower is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tudor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tudor is pushing down on Hightower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hightower is fighting to maintain full guard but Tudor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hightower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hightower.
Hightower wants to sweep here but Tudor controlling him for the moment.
Hightower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tudor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tudor wants to pass the guard but Hightower is keeping the position.
Thor Hightower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hightower is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower tries to free his leg and advance position but Tudor is retaining full guard.
Tudor pushes Hightower off and gets back to his feet.
Hightower shoots in but no luck this time.
Hightower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tudor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hightower is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tudor.
Tudor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hightower is looking to regain half guard here but Tudor keeps moving and retains side control.
Tudor is looking to take a break and control but Hightower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hightower is looking to regain half guard here but Tudor keeps moving and retains side control.
Hightower gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tudor uses his free foot to push down on Hightower's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hightower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tudor wants to free his trapped foot but Hightower is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tudor trying to control the action but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Tudor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hightower gets back to full guard.
Tudor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maligni Tudor 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. This is the final round!
Tudor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hightower napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hightower is looking to regain half guard here but Tudor keeps moving and retains side control.
Tudor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tudor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hightower's legs.
Hightower tries to buck Tudor off but Tudor is having none of it.
Hightower is trying to control Tudor's posture but Tudor avoids it.
Hightower is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tudor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tudor wants to control but Hightower is keeping him busy.
Hightower wants to control but Tudor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower is not content to let Tudor control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tudor.
Tudor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hightower down.
Hightower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tudor is trying to get an arm triangle but Hightower is defending well.
Hightower manages to get back to half guard.
Hightower wants to improve his position but Tudor is controlling well.
Hightower is pressing down on Tudor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tudor defends it easily.
Hightower has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tudor has passed into side control.
Tudor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hightower keeps working.
Hightower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hightower takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower wants to control but Tudor postures up.
Tudor trying to control the action but Hightower is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hightower is trying to improve his position.
Tudor tries to score with some ground and pound. Hightower controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hightower manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tudor's best efforts.
Hightower is not content to let Tudor control the position.
Hightower trying to control but Tudor postures up.
Hightower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tudor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudor not doing much here.
Tudor prevents Hightower from improving his position.
Tudor is working for a kimura but Hightower is defending it quite comfortably.
Tudor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tudor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hightower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tudor trying to control from half guard but Hightower is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maligni Tudor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tudor 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maligni Tudor!
A very excited looking Maligni Tudor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Madaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyros Sisyphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madaras comes to the cage accompanied by "Not Falling" - Mudvayne. Sisyphus has chosen Waters of Nazareth - Justice as his entrance music. Kyros Sisyphus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
178 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Madaras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyros Sisyphus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisyphus misses with a low kick as Madaras jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sisyphus checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sisyphus blocks the low kick.
Sisyphus ducks under a wild hook from Madaras.
Sisyphus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madaras looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sisyphus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sisyphus shoots for a double leg takedown but Madaras sprawls well. He's pushed Sisyphus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madaras throws a hook but Sisyphus avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyphus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kyros Sisyphus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madaras lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
David Madaras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madaras connects with a looping right hand.
Madaras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sisyphus.
Sisyphus throws a lazy uppercut
and Madaras counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sisyphus misses the target.
Sisyphus throws a hook to the side of Madaras's head but Madaras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madaras looks to land a combination but Sisyphus avoids it well.
Sisyphus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madaras.
Sisyphus tries for a takedown but Madaras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Madaras throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sisyphus 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.
Sisyphus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Madaras dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sisyphus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madaras defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madaras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madaras won't allow Sisyphus to sweep him here.
Sisyphus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Madaras rolls with it to try and escape but Sisyphus cranks on the arm and Madaras is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyros Sisyphus!
After winning the bout, Kyros Sisyphus 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buchanan comes to the cage accompanied by New Year's Eve. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Buchanan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Buchanan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Buchanan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Mills!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Mills lands with a nice body punch.
Buchanan tries to work over Mills's front leg with a kick but Mills checks it.
Mills misses with a wild body shot.
Mills blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mills.
Buchanan swings for the body but Mills moves out of range.
Mills tries to land a leg kick but Buchanan saw it coming and moves away.
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick from Mills.
Mills paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mills is looking to slow Buchanan down with leg kicks.
Buchanan throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills is looking to chop away at Buchanan's legs.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Buchanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mills did well to prevent Buchanan getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mills keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan seems to be working for a kimura but Mills defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buchanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mills does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mills tries to get to full guard but Buchanan has control of the leg.
Buchanan seems to be working for a kimura but Mills defends the submission attempt.
Buchanan is trying to work for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Mills looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
Mills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buchanan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Mills rushes Buchanan and presses him up against the cage.
Mills tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
Buchanan is working for takedown but Mills is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Buchanan shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan managing to block the knees to the body from Mills.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
Mills is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Buchanan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mills throws an elbow that misses.
Mills missing with knees to the body.
Mills looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mills lands a nice elbow.
Mills is pressed up against the cage. Buchanan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mills down to the mat. Mills avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mills misses with a low kick as Buchanan jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Mills throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buchanan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buchanan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buchanan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mills tries to buck Buchanan off but Buchanan is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan working the ground and pound.
Buchanan in side control, throwing shots but Mills defends.
Buchanan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mills, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Mills will probably get the nod.
That's time! Buchanan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mills dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buchanan. That did some damage!
Buchanan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Mills is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mills with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buchanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mills.
Paul Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan wants to slow Mills down by chopping away at his legs.
Mills walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buchanan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buchanan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mills circles away quickly and effectively.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mills lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buchanan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buchanan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills throws a right hand that misses
and Buchanan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mills's guard.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Buchanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buchanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul Buchanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan throwing strikes from guard but Mills blocks nicely.
Mills really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buchanan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buchanan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mills is trying to control the position but Buchanan postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buchanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Mills hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mills throws a solid leg kick but Buchanan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mills.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but Mills shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Buchanan misses the target.
Mills tries to work over Buchanan's front leg with a kick but Buchanan checks it.
Mills throws a front kick aimed at Buchanan's knee but Buchanan avoids it well.
Mills throws a front kick aimed at Buchanan's knee but Buchanan avoids it well.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills misses the shot to the body.
Mills lands the left hand.
Mills throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills cracks Buchanan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mills scoring well with a low kick there.
Buchanan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mills lands with a straight right. Buchanan didn't see that one coming.
Buchanan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buchanan is defended easily by Mills.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills avoids the body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan shoots in and bounces Mills off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
Buchanan postures up in Mills's guard and throws a big left but Mills blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Buchanan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mills manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buchanan has Mills in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buchanan 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.
Mills slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Buchanan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Buchanan dominated that second round.
That's time! Buchanan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mills tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mills throws a leg kick which misses Buchanan's front leg but catches the back leg as Buchanan tries to avoid it.
Mills doesn't manage to clinch there - Buchanan circles away.
Mills doesn't manage to clinch there - Buchanan circles away.
Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Buchanan is looking to wear down Mills with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Buchanan tries for a takedown but Mills sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buchanan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mills's half guard.
Buchanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buchanan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan is trying to work for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Mills regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mills is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Buchanan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buchanan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan advances to half guard.
Buchanan is looking for a kimura but Mills is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buchanan to get the leverage.
Mills trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Buchanan lands a heavy elbow.
Buchanan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan tries to control but Mills wriggling away.
Buchanan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Buchanan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Buchanan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mills tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Buchanan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mills is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mills and Buchanan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is trying to get back to his feet.
Buchanan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Buchanan wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy.
Buchanan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mills some visible discomfort.
Buchanan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Buchanan working away.
Buchanan tries for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Mills tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buchanan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills taking a bit of punishment here - Buchanan scoring with strikes.
Buchanan scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mills knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buchanan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buchanan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Buchanan clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Buchanan throws the left hand but Mills avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Buchanan blocks the leg kick.
Mills throws a leg kick but Buchanan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buchanan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mills at a distance.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Buchanan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buchanan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills working a defensive guard here.
Buchanan stands up over Mills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Mills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mills is controlling Buchanan's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Mills hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mills throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Buchanan misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mills takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mills avoids it really well and circles away.
Buchanan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mills slaps away a takedown attempt from Buchanan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricky Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Mills stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Mills throws a chopping leg kick but Buchanan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Mills moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mills avoids the body shot from Buchanan.
Mills lands a leg kick that knocks Buchanan off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mills.
Buchanan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mills shoots in and drives through. Buchanan sprawls well.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch but Buchanan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buchanan with a nice cross.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buchanan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mills counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mills moves into the clinch successfully.
Buchanan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Mills defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
Buchanan cracks Mills with a big elbow.
Buchanan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Buchanan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mills, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Buchanan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Mills scores with a nice head shot.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick from Mills.
Buchanan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Buchanan settles back down.
Mills does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mills throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mills as he avoids it easily.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the body
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mills leaves Buchanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills rushes Buchanan and presses him up against the cage.
Buchanan blocks an elbow strike.
Mills lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mills gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mills.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mills.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
Buchanan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mills is defending well.
Mills missing with knees to the body.
Buchanan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mills gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mills.
Ricky Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Buchanan shrugs off.
Buchanan dodges an elbow strike from Mills.
Mills tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mills looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mills tries to land knees in the clinch but Buchanan avoids the damage to the body.
Mills lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mills lands an elbow just above Buchanan 's eye.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buchanan.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mills lands an elbow inside.
Mills gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buchanan.
Mills creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mills throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buchanan avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
Mills lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paul Buchanan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan dodges an elbow strike from Mills.
Buchanan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills effectively controlling the action here.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Buchanan shrugs off.
Buchanan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mills is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buchanan is defending well for now.
Buchanan dodges an elbow strike from Mills.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Buchanan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mills misses with an elbow strike.
Buchanan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mills uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Mills comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buchanan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Buchanan!
Paul Buchanan retains his middleweight title!
Paul Buchanan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blood Bank ($10), into his post fight interview.
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