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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whentworth is out of range and Riddle settles back down.
Whentworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riddle misses with a head kick.
Whentworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riddle.
Riddle thuds a left hand into Whentworth's body.
Whentworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whentworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Whentworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Riddle counter with a right hand.
Riddle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whentworth works Riddle's body with a nice hook.
Riddle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whentworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riddle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whentworth tries to clinch there but Riddle circles away.
Riddle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whentworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whentworth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riddle will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whentworth throws a leg kick but Riddle moved away.
A slow jab from Riddle misses its intended target.
Whentworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whentworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whentworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Riddle checks a low kick from Whentworth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whentworth.
Whentworth gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Riddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Whentworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riddle checks it well.
Whentworth wants to clinch.
Riddle moves out of range as Whentworth throws a body kick.
Whentworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riddle. Riddle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whentworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riddle blocks a low kick nicely.
Whentworth works Riddle's body with a nice hook.
Justin Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Riddle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whentworth's head.
Riddle throws out a leg kick but Whentworth moves out of range and Riddle only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle blocks the body kick.
Riddle fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Riddle misses its intended target.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Whentworth moved out of range nicely.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Whentworth moved out of range nicely.
Whentworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riddle doesn't seem bothered though.
Whentworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whentworth tries to clinch there but Riddle circles away.
Riddle misses the jab.
Riddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whentworth takes the fight into the clinch.
Riddle tries to throw a body punch but Whentworth avoids it by throwing Riddle back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.
Nice elbow from Whentworth.
Riddle throws a head punch that misses.
Riddle missing with knees to the body.
Riddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whentworth backwards.
Riddle tries to stall but Whentworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Riddle avoids the damage to the body.
Riddle misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Riddle.
Riddle has Whentworth pressed against the cage.
Riddle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whentworth blocks it with crossed arms.
Riddle misses with a knee strike.
Whentworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Riddle managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Riddle tries to land knees in the clinch but Whentworth avoids the damage to the body.
Riddle blocks an elbow strike from Whentworth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle tries to land knees in the clinch but Whentworth avoids the damage to the body.
Whentworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riddle blocks it with crossed arms.
Whentworth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riddle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whentworth lands an elbow just above Riddle 's eye.
Riddle is trying to stall.
Riddle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riddle is defending well for now.
Whentworth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riddle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whentworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riddle misses with a body punch.
Riddle blocks an elbow strike.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whentworth avoids it.
Riddle managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whentworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whentworth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whentworth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riddle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Riddle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whentworth tries to clinch there but Riddle circles away.
A low kick from Whentworth misses
and Riddle counters with a one-two to the body.
Whentworth tries to clinch but Riddle is having none of it.
Riddle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whentworth lands with a right hand.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whentworth.
Whentworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whentworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riddle misses with a body kick.
Riddle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whentworth thumps Riddle with a low kick.
Whentworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Riddle checks the leg kick.
Whentworth tries to clinch up but Riddle circles away and keeps his distance.
Whentworth misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle throws a shot from downtown. Whentworth moves away and avoids it.
Riddle misses with a looping right.
Riddle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whentworth throws a leg kick but Riddle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whentworth.
Whentworth takes a swing at Riddle's ribcage but misses.
Riddle blocks the body kick.
Riddle checks a low kick from Whentworth.
Whentworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whentworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whentworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Riddle as he checks the leg kick.
Riddle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whentworth tries to clinch but Riddle is having none of it.
Whentworth throws a leg kick but Riddle checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Whentworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Whentworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riddle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whentworth counters with a low kick, right behind Riddle 's knee.
Whentworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Riddle circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whentworth 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 Riddle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riddle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riddle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whentworth.
Riddle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riddle throws a low kick but Whentworth moves out of range easily.
Whentworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Whentworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Riddle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whentworth - the referee stops the clock and Riddle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whentworth. Riddle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Whentworth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whentworth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riddle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riddle seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Whentworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Whentworth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riddle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riddle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddle stalling in the clinch but Whentworth improves position.
Whentworth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riddle avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riddle.
Riddle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Riddle is trying to break the clinch but Whentworth is controlling him.
Riddle avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle landing knees to the body.
Whentworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whentworth avoids it.
Riddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whentworth misses with a knee strike.
Riddle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whentworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Charles Whentworth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riddle avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth lands a damaging elbow.
Whentworth throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riddle avoids the elbow strike from Whentworth, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Whentworth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whentworth.
Riddle wants to stall.
Whentworth throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Whentworth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Riddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Whentworth.
Riddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whentworth slips a jab and a cross from Riddle.
Whentworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riddle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whentworth misses the shot to the body.
Whentworth throws a low kick but Riddle moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Riddle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riddle!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Riddle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whentworth - the referee stops the clock and Riddle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whentworth. Riddle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Whentworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddle.
Whentworth is looking to clinch but Riddle is avoiding it.
Whentworth throws a low kick, looking for Riddle's leg but Riddle calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Riddle misses its intended target.
Whentworth wants to clinch but Riddle slips to the side
and Riddle counters with a series of strikes. Whentworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Whentworth.
Riddle throws an off balance right hand
and Whentworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Riddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riddle.
Whentworth wants to clinch.
Whentworth lands a nice shot that snaps Riddle's head back.
Riddle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whentworth is out of range.
Whentworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riddle misses with a lunging right hand
and Whentworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whentworth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Whentworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whentworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddle manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whentworth stuns Riddle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whentworth slips a straight right by Riddle.
A jab from Whentworth does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whentworth.
Riddle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riddle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Whentworth.
Whentworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Whentworth is just out of range.
Riddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whentworth cracks Riddle with a good jab.
Charles Whentworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Whentworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riddle misses with a straight left.
Whentworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riddle. That did some damage!
Riddle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whentworth is looking to chop away at Riddle's legs.
Whentworth feints and then cracks Riddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riddle down.
Riddle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whentworth. That one must have hurt.
Whentworth motions for Riddle to come forward. Whentworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whentworth.
Whentworth misses with a leg kick
and Riddle counters with a straight right hand.
Whentworth clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riddle tries to stall but Whentworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whentworth as Riddle tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Riddle avoids the damage to the body.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whentworth has Riddle pressed against the cage, preventing Riddle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whentworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Riddle looking to slow down the pace here.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Riddle avoids the damage to the body.
Whentworth landing knees to the body.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riddle avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whentworth.
It looks like Justin Riddle has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whentworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riddle blocks it with crossed arms.
Riddle avoids a wild elbow strike from Whentworth.
Nice elbow from Whentworth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Whentworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whentworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Whentworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepper Froglegs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJango Ibakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pepper Froglegs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJango Ibakka!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Froglegs throws a looping overhand right but Ibakka ducks down to avoid it.
Ibakka catches Froglegs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Froglegs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibakka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Froglegs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibakka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Froglegs scrambles back to his feet.
Froglegs has a takedown stuffed.
Ibakka looks for the body kick but Froglegs saw that one coming.
A combination from Froglegs does no damage.
Ibakka misses with a straight right.
Froglegs misses with a head kick.
Ibakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Froglegs tries to clinch up.
Ibakka swings for the body but Froglegs moves out of range.
DJango Ibakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Froglegs slips under a jab.
Ibakka misses the shot to the body.
Froglegs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibakka cracks Froglegs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibakka connects with a jab.
Froglegs shoots in for a double leg but Ibakka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepper Froglegs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froglegs walks into a straight right hand from Ibakka.
Froglegs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froglegs throws a series of punches but Ibakka moves out of range.
Froglegs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibakka.
Froglegs staying out of range there.
Froglegs walks into a straight right hand from Ibakka.
Froglegs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DJango Ibakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Froglegs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibakka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Froglegs to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Froglegs looks to clinch but Ibakka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Froglegs taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DJango Ibakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao has chosen Work Hard, Play Hard as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Learned Astronomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Astronomer blocks the low kick.
Astronomer shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl out of it but Astronomer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astronomer shoots in for a double leg but Brandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Astronomer shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Learned Astronomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Brandao.
Astronomer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Astronomer looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao misses with a few strikes there.
Astronomer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandao finds it's way round the side to connect with Astronomer's head.
Brandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astronomer.
Astronomer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
Astronomer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandao but Brandao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Astronomer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Brandao misses.
Astronomer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astronomer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astronomer.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandao.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Astronomer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Astronomer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Astronomer checks a leg kick.
Astronomer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Brandao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Astronomer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandao - the referee stops the clock and Astronomer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandao. Astronomer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandao lunges at Astronomer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Astronomer's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a leg kick.
Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
Brandao connects with a right hand. Astronomer shakes it off.
Astronomer throws an overhand right that lands on Brandao's shoulder, as Brandao tries to avoid the shot.
Astronomer takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao misses the jab.
Brandao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Astronomer.
Brandao leaves Astronomer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Astronomer moves away and avoids it.
Brandao tests Astronomer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astronomer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Astronomer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Astronomer scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Astronomer's head but Astronomer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astronomer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astronomer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao throws a solid leg kick but Astronomer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandao.
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astronomer checks a leg kick nicely.
Astronomer thuds his right hand into Brandao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astronomer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brandao to the mat! Brandao manages to get full guard.
Astronomer preventing the sweep.
Astronomer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brandao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astronomer is one step ahead there.
Astronomer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Astronomer tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandao is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astronomer won't allow Brandao to sweep him here.
Brandao trying to keep a closed guard but Astronomer is proving a slippery customer.
Astronomer throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandao managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Brandao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Astronomer looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
Brandao takes a swing at Astronomer's ribcage but misses.
Brandao tests Astronomer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Astronomer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Astronomer.
Astronomer thuds his shin into the meat of Brandao's side.
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Astronomer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandao scores with a kick to the body.
Brandao checks a leg kick.
Astronomer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao misses with an uppercut. Astronomer saw that one coming.
Brandao wants to slow Astronomer down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Astronomer misses with a body kick.
Astronomer misses with an uppercut.
Brandao jabs at Astronomer's body.
Astronomer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astronomer thumps Brandao with a low kick.
Astronomer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Astronomer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandao swivels and escapes.
Brandao lands with an uppercut that bounces Astronomer off the cage and back into range.
Astronomer scores with a jab. Brandao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Astronomer needs to keep his hands up - Brandao had a free shot at his head there.
Astronomer misses the shot to the body.
Brandao feints and then cracks Astronomer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Astronomer down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astronomer 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.
Brandao connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer staying out of range there.
Astronomer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Astronomer shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Learned Astronomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandao misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Astronomer.
Brandao scores with a body shot.
Astronomer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandao moves out of range as Astronomer throws a body kick.
Astronomer staying out of range there.
Astronomer tries for a takedown but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Astronomer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Astronomer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astronomer staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Astronomer coming out on top.
Astronomer avoids the body shot from Brandao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandao.
Horrible takedown by Astronomer or perhaps it was just good defense by Brandao which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Brandao misses its intended target.
Brandao looks to land a right hand but Astronomer moved out of range.
Brandao with a nice cross.
Brandao lands a nice looking body kick.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao throws a lazy uppercut
and Astronomer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astronomer moves away.
Astronomer swinging wildly here.
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Astronomer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astronomer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Astronomer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jose Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astronomer misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Astronomer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brandao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Astronomer's hands.
Brandao misses the jab.
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Astronomer fails to land the takedown.
Astronomer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao feints and then cracks Astronomer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Astronomer down.
Brandao drives through and clinches with Astronomer against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Astronomer working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Brandao 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Astronomer catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Astronomer walks into a straight right hand from Brandao.
Astronomer tries to land a front kick but Brandao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Astronomer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandao throws a chopping leg kick but Astronomer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astronomer scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Astronomer.
Brandao lands a really nice looking cross but Astronomer seems unphased.
Brandao cracks the inside of Astronomer's front leg.
Astronomer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body.
Astronomer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Astronomer connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astronomer.
Astronomer slips a jab from Brandao.
Brandao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Astronomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
Brandao looks to land a body kick but Astronomer moved away.
Donk. Brandao catches Astronomer right on the button with a cross.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astronomer.
The fighters circling - Astronomer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astronomer throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astronomer blocks a leg kick.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Brandao throws a low kick but Astronomer avoids it.
Astronomer cracks Brandao with a good jab.
Astronomer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astronomer lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao scores with a sloppy right hand. Astronomer should have avoided that one.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astronomer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Astronomer blocks the leg kick.
Brandao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astronomer shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandao's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandao is adopting a defensive guard.
Brandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Learned Astronomer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer advances position into side control!
Brandao is looking to reverse the position.
Astronomer is chipping away with strikes.
Brandao is looking for a sweep.
Astronomer is putting a hurting on Brandao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Astronomer lands a nice forearm strike.
Astronomer is trying to ground and pound but Brandao uses the momentary lack of control by Astronomer to regain half guard.
Astronomer wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao trying to hold on to Astronomer's head to control him but Astronomer postures up.
Astronomer thows a huge punch but Brandao dodges it nicely.
Brandao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astronomer.
Brandao moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Astronomer's guard.
Astronomer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brandao has picked Astronomer up and slammed him! Astronomer can't keep hold of the triangle and Brandao manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao is staying tight to Astronomer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brandao is looking to take a break and control but Astronomer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Brandao.
I've got Brandao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Brandao!
Jose Brandao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Turd ducks down to avoid it.
Pierre fails with the takedown.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre.
Turd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turd counters with a good, hard body kick but Pierre shrugs it off.
Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turd.
Turd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pierre.
Jean Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turd's half guard.
Pierre looks winded!
Turd tries to get to full guard but Pierre has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierre.
Turd is defending against the submission attempts here by Pierre.
Turd is trying to stand.
Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Turd's head.
Pierre 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.
Turd is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd tries to kick Pierre off but Pierre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Turd is defending well.
Pierre thows a huge punch but Turd dodges it nicely.
Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turd keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pierre thows a huge punch but Turd dodges it nicely.
Turd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turd tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turd is trying to maintain the position but Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
Turd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pierre throwing shots but Turd is blocking nicely.
Turd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierre.
Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turd trying to control from the bottom.
Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
Turd controlling the position well.
Pierre is looking for submissions but instead, Turd has regained full guard.
Pierre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pierre, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre has his foot on Turd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turd works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Pierre will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crunch! Turd slams his shin into Pierre's torso.
Pierre looks for a takedown but Turd sprawls well.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Turd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre.
Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turd.
Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turd pushes Pierre away with a front kick.
Turd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Turd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pierre takes a step back to recover.
Turd moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pierre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turd lands a knee to the head.
Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turd.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turd with a knee to the head.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turd smiles and moves away.
Turd clinches.
Turd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turd lands a knee to the head.
Turd scores with a knee to the head.
Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Turd.
It looks like Jean Pierre has been cut.
Turd landing knees to the head.
Turd working Pierre over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pierre up against the cage.
Turd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pierre's face.
Turd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turd scores with a knee to the head.
Pierre has Turd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pierre's face.
Turd slows down the pace here.
Pierre is trying to force a seperation but Turd has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Turd landing knees to the head.
Turd scores a nice knee to the body.
Turd landing knees to the head.
Turd scores with a knee to the head.
Turd lands a knee to the head.
Turd lands a knee to the head.
Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pierre is rocked!
Turd lands a good knee to the midsection. Pierre won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turd obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pierre's face.
Turd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pierre's face.
Frank Turd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pierre's face.
Pierre being controlled against the cage.
Pierre tries to circle away but Turd has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd with a knee to the head.
Turd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pierre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turd.
Turd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turd lands a knee to the body.
Turd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pierre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Turd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Turd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Turd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turd connects with a knee to the head.
Turd scores with a knee to the head.
Turd scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Turd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Pierre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Turd lands with a slapping head kick.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Turd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank Turd is winning the standup battle so far.
Turd connects with a solid leg kick.
Turd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turd blocks a jab.
Turd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turd scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Turd.
Turd lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turd scores with a nice body kick.
Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turd pinned against the cage. Turd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turd connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turd.
Turd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pierre's head.
Turd keeps Pierre at a distance using the push kick.
Turd lands a nice hook to Pierre's body. Pierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pierre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turd - the referee stops the clock and Pierre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turd. Pierre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turd.
Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Turd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frank Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre.
Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turd obliges.
Turd slowing the pace effectively.
Turd scores with a knee to the head.
Turd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turd landing knees to the head.
Turd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Turd finish him?
Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turd keeps Pierre at a distance using the push kick.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Turd thows a body kick. Pierre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Turd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd scores with a push kick.
Turd keeps Pierre at a distance using the push kick.
Turd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turd connects with a high kick.
Turd throws a front kick that sends Pierre stumbling back into the cage.
Turd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierre can do to turn this around?
Turd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Turd tries to sprawl out of it but Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Frank Turd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierre. That did some damage!
Jean Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turd closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.
Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Turd landing knees to the head.
Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turd landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Turd.
Turd with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Turd.
Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turd prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Turd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Turd!
Frank Turd took some time post fight to say the following; 'Frank Turd grabs the microphone and screams "HEY YALL I JUST TURDED ALL OVER HIS FACE!"
He drops the microphone as the crowd goes wild.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Young Buck - Loose My Mind. Arboleda has chosen ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Arboleda is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses.
Arboleda moves into the clinch successfully.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arboleda looking to stall.
Jones avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arboleda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arboleda stalls.
Jones tries to pull guard but Arboleda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Arboleda throws an elbow that misses.
Jones avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to pull guard but Arboleda holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arboleda lands a damaging elbow.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Arboleda to the mat.
Arboleda wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones pushes a forearm under Arboleda's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Arboleda is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Jones!
Jackson Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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255 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington misses the body punch
and Van Kirkland counters with an outside leg kick.
Worthington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worthington misses with a hook
and Van Kirkland counters with a low kick, right behind Worthington 's knee.
Worthington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from Worthington.
Van Kirkland shoots in for a double leg but Worthington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Kirkland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Worthington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Kirkland somewhat.
Worthington throws a lazy right hand but Van Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington tries to bum rush Van Kirkland with a series of wild strikes but Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Van Kirkland with that takedown attempt.
Warren Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worthington throws out the jab.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Worthington.
Van Kirkland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Worthington counters with a two punch combo.
Van Kirkland shoots in and bounces Worthington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland trying to move into half guard but instead Worthington has managed to sweep!
Worthington wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
Van Kirkland seems keen to control Worthington's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worthington distracts Van Kirkland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Worthington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Kirkland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington trying to control but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Worthington working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Worthington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Kirkland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Worthington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worthington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worthington won't allow Van Kirkland to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Worthington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Kirkland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kirkland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Worthington.
Van Kirkland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Worthington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worthington.
Worthington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Worthington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Kirkland cracks Worthington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Warren Worthington has been cut.
Worthington misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
Worthington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Worthington finds it's target.
Worthington misses the shot to the body.
Worthington throws a right hand that Van Kirkland ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Kirkland also avoids with ease.
Mikhail Van Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worthington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Kirkland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Kirkland closes the distance and clinches up with Worthington, looking for a takedown. Van Kirkland pushes Worthington against the cage but Worthington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Kirkland shoots in and drives through. Worthington sprawls well.
Van Kirkland shoots in and drives through. Worthington sprawls well.
Warren Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Van Kirkland.
Worthington throws out a loose jab but Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from Worthington.
Worthington is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Kirkland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worthington misses with a straight left.
Worthington looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Worthington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worthington punishes Van Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
Worthington cracks a nice hook into Van Kirkland's ribs.
No joy there for Worthington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Worthington as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Van Kirkland.
Warren Worthington is winning the standup battle so far.
Worthington scores with a nice strike.
Van Kirkland shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Kirkland takes one to the chin there.
Van Kirkland bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Worthington! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving.
Van Kirkland tries to free his leg and advance position but Worthington is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Worthington wants to sweep here but Van Kirkland controlling him for the moment.
Van Kirkland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Worthington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland shoots for a double leg takedown but Worthington sprawls well. He's pushed Van Kirkland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland tries for a takedown but Worthington circles away easily
and Worthington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Van Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Warren Worthington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Worthington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worthington throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Kirkland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worthington circles away quickly and effectively.
Worthington looks to throw the jab but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Van Kirkland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worthington.
Worthington throws a nice looking combination but Van Kirkland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Kirkland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Worthington circles away.
Worthington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Worthington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Worthington. No joy for Van Kirkland on that attempt.
Worthington sizes up Van Kirkland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the body.
Van Kirkland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Kirkland tries for a takedown but Worthington manages to get underhooks.
Warren Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Van Kirkland.
A right hand to the body from Worthington.
Worthington is trying to stall.
Van Kirkland tries to pull guard but Worthington holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Kirkland drops back down to his feet.
Worthington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Kirkland's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Worthington after a bit of a struggle.
Worthington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Van Kirkland dives in and grabs Worthington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Worthington pushes down on Van Kirkland's head and hops out.
Van Kirkland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Worthington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Worthington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Worthington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Van Kirkland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Worthington rather than just go for the knockout.
Worthington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Worthington stuns Van Kirkland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worthington sprawls well. Worthington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Kirkland gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Kirkland takes one to the chin there.
Van Kirkland wants to clinch
and Worthington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Kirkland thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Van Kirkland.
An inside leg kick from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a double jab.
Van Kirkland tries for a takedown but Worthington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthington. Van Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warren Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Worthington!
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Worthington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Worthington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Worthington!
After winning the bout, Warren Worthington 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barristan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
222 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barristan Selmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Castrello will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castrello slips a jab from Selmy.
Castrello throws a nice head kick!
Castrello lands with an uppercut that bounces Selmy off the cage and back into range.
Castrello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castrello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castrello misses with a kick to the body.
Selmy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castrello is looking to land body kicks.
Castrello slips under a jab.
Castrello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castrello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castrello falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selmy counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selmy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castrello has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castrello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Selmy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Castrello tries to bench press Selmy off him but Selmy keeps the position.
Castrello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Selmy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castrello defends it well.
Castrello is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castrello defending well though.
Selmy prevents Castrello from improving his position.
Selmy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Selmy seems to be working for a kimura but Castrello defends the submission attempt.
Castrello wants to improve his position but Selmy is controlling well.
Castrello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy slips a nice elbow through Castrello's hands, connecting with Castrello's forehead.
Selmy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castrello defends it well.
Selmy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Selmy trying to control the action but Castrello is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Selmy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castrello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Selmy.
Selmy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barristan Selmy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Selmy.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Selmy.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Castrello finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Castrello misses with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castrello enables Selmy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castrello manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Selmy preventing the sweep.
Castrello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castrello is trying to hold Selmy in close to prevent damage but Selmy has managed to pass into half guard.
Castrello trying to control but Selmy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy 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.
Selmy is nestled in close to Castrello, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castrello manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Selmy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castrello dives on top into guard.
Castrello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Selmy is keeping the position for now.
Selmy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Selmy tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selmy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castrello has managed to get both his arms back between Selmy's legs - danger averted.
Castrello wants to pass the guard but Selmy is keeping the position.
Selmy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Selmy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castrello wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
Selmy looking for a guillotine here but Castrello defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Selmy is pulling down on Castrello's head to control his posture.
Castrello preventing the sweep.
Castrello trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castrello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selmy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barristan Selmy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Selmy.
Selmy fails with a takedown attempt.
Castrello throws a leg kick but Selmy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selmy manages to avoid it.
Selmy misses with a hook.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Selmy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Selmy avoids the attempt from Castrello to control.
Selmy has control of Castrello's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Castrello regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy controlling from mount.
Selmy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castrello hang on?
Selmy with the ground and pound from mount.
Selmy lands with some strikes.
Cullen Castrello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castrello is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selmy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Castrello is on top in guard.
Castrello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Castrello advances to full mount.
Selmy wants to control but Castrello is having none of it.
Selmy is squirming around, avoiding Castrello's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castrello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Selmy is looking to escape.
Selmy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Selmy is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy is working hard here to advance position.
Selmy trying to control the hands but Castrello won't let him.
Selmy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barristan Selmy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barristan Selmy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Selmy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barristan Selmy!
Barristan Selmy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Richard Renninger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
223 lbs
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22
220 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Renninger pinned against the cage. Renninger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Renninger, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Renninger against the cage but Renninger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner tries to move into range but Renninger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renninger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Renninger avoids the body shot from Banner.
Renninger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renninger scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner clobbers Renninger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Renninger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banner shoots in and drives through. Renninger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renninger. That one must have hurt.
Banner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Renninger is trying to defend but Banner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Banner is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Renninger wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is looking for a kimura but Renninger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Renninger is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Renninger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Renninger gets back to full guard.
Renninger looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is pushing down on Renninger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Renninger is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but Renninger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renninger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Renninger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Renninger keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Renninger controlling the position.
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Renninger is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Renninger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Renninger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Renninger. Beautiful body shot.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Renninger shows good takedown defense.
Renninger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Renninger.
Banner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Renninger quickly recovers to half guard.
Banner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Renninger tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamont Banner!
Lamont Banner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravil Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev has chosen Come the Revolution as his entrance music. Ravil Lebedev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leroy Jenkins's chin.
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27
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ravil Lebedev!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Jenkins misses
and Lebedev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Lebedev shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebedev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Lebedev moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Lebedev misses with a body shot.
Lebedev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lebedev throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lebedev.
Leroy Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ravil Lebedev.
Lebedev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Lebedev moves into the clinch.
Lebedev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebedev wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebedev.
Lebedev jumps guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Lebedev is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lebedev can do anything to dispel that myth.
We're going to have a standup here because Leroy Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lebedev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lebedev gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Lebedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebedev postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lebedev with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lebedev postures up.
Lebedev stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Lebedev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebedev.
Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Lebedev with a nice head shot there.
Lebedev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebedev.
Lebedev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Lebedev trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lebedev throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Lebedev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravil Lebedev dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebedev.
Lebedev shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Lebedev saw that one coming.
Jenkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lebedev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebedev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Lebedev ducked under it nicely.
Lebedev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Lebedev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lebedev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebedev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lebedev throws a strike aimed at the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins avoids it well.
Lebedev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lebedev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lebedev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jenkins down.
Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jenkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jenkins is rocked!
Lebedev working the head and body with strikes.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Lebedev keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd goes nuts as Lebedev knocks Jenkins out cold with a massive hammerfist! Lebedev Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ravil Lebedev!
Ravil Lebedev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ishkabibble Schmukinphart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmukinphart comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Like an Egyptian. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
193 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ishkabibble Schmukinphart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Turner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmukinphart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner takes a swing at Schmukinphart's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turner. Schmukinphart shrugs it off though.
Turner cracks Schmukinphart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schmukinphart.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schmukinphart's head.
Schmukinphart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmukinphart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
A big left from Turner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmukinphart fails to land the takedown.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Turner misses
and Schmukinphart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishkabibble Schmukinphart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmukinphart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown by Schmukinphart or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Schmukinphart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schmukinphart drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Schmukinphart off! Schmukinphart jumps back into Turner's guard.
Schmukinphart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmukinphart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmukinphart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schmukinphart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schmukinphart is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Schmukinphart drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Schmukinphart as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Turner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Schmukinphart! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ishkabibble Schmukinphart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ishkabibble Schmukinphart thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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