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SPNY 66: Everyday - Pukki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teller drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Teller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Teller pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teller pulls his head out easily.
Teller trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is not content to let Teller control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Teller tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva tries to roll over but Teller keeps him under control.
Silva is staying active underneath Teller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller controlling the action here.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Teller is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teller uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Teller fails to advance to Silva's back.
Teller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Teller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Teller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Teller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a right hand that Teller ducks under and follows up with a left that Teller also avoids with ease.
Teller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teller off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Teller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Teller dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Teller's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Teller backpedaling.
Teller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Teller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva keeping full guard, as Teller tries to pass.
Teller is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Teller is looking to defend but Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Teller! Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Teller taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chael Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nando Rafael has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrea Hermias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rafael wants to clinch.
Rafael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rafael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermias. That did some damage!
Hermias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rafael circles away.
Hermias rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rafael counters with a good, hard body kick but Hermias shrugs it off.
Rafael walks into a left hand.
Hermias slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rafael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermias misses the target.
Hermias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rafael.
Hermias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rafael tries to clinch but Hermias is having none of it.
Hermias moves out of range of the body kick.
Rafael gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias blocks a body shot from Rafael.
Hermias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rafael struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermias controls his hands.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael is looking to control Hermias's arms but Hermias gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rafael has his back to the cage.
Rafael lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermias backwards.
Rafael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermias trying to stall but Rafael improves his position.
Rafael misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Hermias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermias controls his hands.
Rafael keeps control of Hermias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rafael lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rafael working aggressively here.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
Rafael misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafael struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermias controls his hands.
Hermias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rafael.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Hermias controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermias backwards.
Hermias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rafael stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rafael is keeping busy.
Hermias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermias blocks an uppercut.
Rafael is working Hermias over against the cage.
Rafael is working Hermias over against the cage.
Hermias misses with some punches.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael is looking to control Hermias's arms but Hermias gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rafael has his back to the cage.
Hermias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermias.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermias prevents a body shot from Rafael.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermias working aggressively here.
Rafael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rafael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermias prevents a body shot from Rafael.
Rafael throws a head punch that misses.
Hermias leaning against his opponent.
Rafael taking a breather.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rafael is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermias gets an underhook and turns Rafael into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias lands a body punch.
Rafael has a couple of punches blocked by Hermias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermias.
Rafael stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hermias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermias tries to score with a low kick but Rafael moves his leg out of the way.
Hermias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermias's corner calls for a 1-2. Hermias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rafael gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rafael takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rafael moves out of range as Hermias throws a body kick.
Hermias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rafael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hermias is predictable there
and Rafael counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hermias's knee momentarily.
Hermias with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hermias connects with a jab.
Hermias throws out a loose jab but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael wants to clinch but Hermias slips to the side
letting Hermias counter with a right hand.
Rafael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermias moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias throws a leg kick
and Rafael counters with a straight right hand.
Hermias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rafael.
A jab from Hermias misses.
Rafael takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hermias throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hermias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rafael.
Hermias moves out of range of the leg kick from Rafael.
Hermias scores with a jab to the head.
Rafael tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hermias counter with a right hand.
Rafael fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rafael.
Rafael is looking to slow Hermias down with leg kicks.
Hermias keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rafael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rafael cracks the inside of Hermias's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermias misses the shot to the body.
Hermias checks a low kick from Rafael.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rafael.
Hermias misses with a straight right.
Hermias throws out a loose jab but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermias swings for the body but Rafael moves out of range.
Rafael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rafael works Hermias's body with a nice hook.
Rafael ducks under a wild hook from Hermias.
Rafael connects with the punch.
Hermias connects with the punch.
Rafael slips a jab from Hermias.
Rafael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rafael throws a wild body kick that Hermias sees coming a mile off.
Hermias shoots in looking for a takedown but Rafael manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rafael misses with a low kick as Hermias jumps back.
Hermias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrea Hermias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermias scores with a nice strike.
Hermias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rafael manages to avoid it.
Rafael gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hermias.
Hermias misses with a looping left.
Rafael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermias shoots in and bounces Rafael off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rafael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rafael has momentary wrist control but Hermias slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafael has Hermias pulled in close to control his posture.
Hermias throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias slips nicely into half guard.
Hermias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafael's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Hermias dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rafael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermias fails with the takedown.
Hermias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rafael slips under a jab from Hermias.
Rafael wants to clinch.
Hermias sizes up Rafael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rafael thumps Hermias with a low kick.
Rafael takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rafael.
Hermias fails with a takedown attempt.
Hermias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rafael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Hermias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermias misses with a hook. Rafael ducked under it nicely.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rafael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rafael misses with a head kick.
Hermias scores with a body shot.
Hermias lands a really nice looking cross but Rafael seems unphased.
Hermias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Hermias - just one landing.
Hermias fails to land with a series of punches.
Hermias throws out a loose jab but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermias connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rafael's hands.
Hermias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermias shoots in looking for a takedown. Rafael tries to sprawl out of it but Hermias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rafael manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rafael lands with a short shot to the head.
Rafael misses with some punches.
Rafael tries a body shot but Hermias blocks it.
Rafael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rafael gets through Hermias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Hermias controls the action.
Rafael struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermias controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rafael.
Nando Rafael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Rafael.
Rafael tries a body shot but Hermias blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rafael as Hermias tries to tie him up.
Rafael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rafael has a couple of punches blocked by Hermias.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermias's elbow.
Rafael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Hermias controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rafael as Hermias tries to tie him up.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Hermias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rafael is trying to keep an underhook but Hermias manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rafael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias trying to control the action but Rafael is working from the bottom.
Rafael wants to control but Hermias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rafael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermias.
Hermias throwing shots but Rafael is blocking nicely.
Hermias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hermias throwing shots but Rafael is blocking nicely.
Hermias is thwarting Rafael's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias is looking to stall here but Rafael recovers full guard.
Hermias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Rafael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rafael has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Rafael!
Nando Rafael thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
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205 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry The Third!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Third fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch dives in and grabs The Third's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Third pushes down on Finch's head and hops out.
Finch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Third's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Third is trying to stand up here but Finch is controlling him well.
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Third wants to control but Finch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Third is refusing to be controlled, as Finch sits in half guard.
The Third wants to get back to full guard.
Finch is looking to advance position but The Third won't allow it.
Finch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Third trying to control from the bottom.
The Third is staying active underneath Finch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finch thows a huge punch but The Third dodges it nicely.
The Third wants to get back to his feet.
Finch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Finch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Third trying desperately to get to his feet.
Finch with the ground and pound from mount.
Finch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Finch raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch tries to control but The Third wriggling away.
The Third tries to hold on but Finch pushes him away.
The Third is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Third wants to control but Finch is having none of it.
Finch dominating with strikes here.
Finch tries to control but The Third wriggling away.
BOOM! Finch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch landing strikes from the mount.
Finch dominating with strikes here.
Finch working The Third over with strikes here.
Finch landing punches.
Finch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch with good strikes from the mount here!
The Third is rocked!
Finch lands a nice shot to the head.
The Third is still in real trouble! Can Finch finish him?
Finch lands a big shot to the head and The Third winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenny Finch!
Kenny Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Demonic Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassago Ballardo (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnata lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Gnata.
Gnata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballardo.
Gnata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Ballardo tenderised Gnata's leg. Gnata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Ballardo.
Gnata throws a left that rocks Ballardo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gnata dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ballardo regain composure!
Ballardo is rocked!
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnata in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ballardo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gnata turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haloti Gnata!
Haloti Gnata decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes into the arena with Dark Tranquillity - Iridium blaring out of the sound system. Bones has chosen Fight Music D12 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon cracks Bones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bones misses with a hook.
Bones throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bones sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bones can pounce on him.
Bones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bones misses with a straight left.
Bones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Bones has Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon is looking to control Bones's arms but Bones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dixon has his back to the cage.
Bones blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Bones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Bones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dixon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bones controlling Dixon's posture.
Dixon throws a strike but Bones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Bones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones preventing the sweep.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Bones trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon is trying to keep Bones in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon tried to score with a low kick but Bones checks it.
Dixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bones checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Bones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Good work by Bones as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dixon misses with a leg kick
and Bones counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Bones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Bones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones cracks the inside of Dixon's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon throws a wild body kick that Bones sees coming a mile off.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bones throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dixon in his tracks.
Dixon avoids a kick to the body.
Bones lands with a right hand.
Dixon connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
The fighters circling - Bones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bones throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Bones sprawls well.
Bones misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Bones misses.
Dixon rushes Bones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Dixon gets through Bones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Dixon tries to work over Bones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dixon has clasped his hands together around Bones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bones keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon working away.
Bones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Dixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dixon, right into the meat.
Bones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bones wants to clinch.
Bones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon throws a low kick but Bones avoids it.
Dixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bones is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bones lands an uppercut.
Dixon stalling in the clinch but Bones improves position.
Bones misses with some punches.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Bones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon postures up.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon is pushing down on Bones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bones is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Dixon there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Dixon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon is keen to just control but Bones is a slippery customer.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bones's head.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Bones is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bones trying to control here.
Dixon slips a nice elbow through Bones's hands, connecting with Bones's forehead.
Bones manages to get to full guard.
Dixon trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Bones pulls Dixon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dixon from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Bones.
Bones throws a poor cross that misses
and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dixon.
Bones digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank.
Bones misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones pushes Dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Bones doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Bones scores with a nice head shot.
Bones is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon moves out of range as Bones throws a body kick.
Bones cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jonny Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon avoids a kick to the body.
Bones slips a jab from Dixon.
Bones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Dixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bones's waist but Bones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bones scores with a jab. Dixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Bones gets caught napping as Dixon dives in and scores a takedown. Bones manages to retain guard.
Dixon throws a strike but Bones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Bones.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bones trying to control the position here.
Joey Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Bones trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bones's head.
Dixon trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Bones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jonny Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dixon is in close to Bones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dixon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bones!
Bones gets to mount! Dixon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dixon wants to control but Bones is having none of it.
Dixon is bucking up trying to escape but Bones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Bones.
I think Dixon 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamilton Eslay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emiliano Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton Eslay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamilton Eslay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Vega!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eslay thows a body shot but no joy.
Vega avoids the body shot from Eslay.
Eslay drives through and clinches with Vega against the cage.
Eslay throws a head punch that misses.
Eslay tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Eslay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eslay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Eslay.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vega lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eslay.
Eslay avoiding damage.
Eslay misses with a punch on the inside.
Eslay has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Eslay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eslay swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Eslay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is looking to control Eslay's arms but Eslay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
Eslay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eslay works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Eslay throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eslay is keeping busy.
Eslay blocking some punches.
Eslay blocks an uppercut.
Eslay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eslay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eslay tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eslay.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eslay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Eslay.
Vega blocks a body shot from Eslay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eslay.
Eslay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vega.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eslay backwards.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Eslay.
Eslay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eslay prevents a body shot from Vega.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega presses Eslay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eslay tries to work over Vega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vega working aggressively here.
Eslay lands a nice uppercut.
Eslay misses with a punch to the body.
Eslay working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Eslay.
Eslay gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eslay throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega trying to stall but Eslay improves his position.
Eslay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Eslay finish him?
Eslay letting Vega take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eslay.
Eslay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eslay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eslay tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Eslay back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eslay fails to land.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.
Eslay scores with a hook to the body.
Vega looks winded!
Eslay lands a right hand.
Eslay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
A shot in the inside from Eslay.
Eslay misses with a body punch.
Eslay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eslay misses with a punch to the body.
Eslay creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vega with a big uppercut! Vega tries to clinch up but Eslay pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vega to the mat! Vega covers up and Eslay unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hamilton Eslay!
Hamilton Eslay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horace Buckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isei Takurata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Horace Buckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isei Takurata!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Isei Takurata has been cut.
Buckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckle is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Buckle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckle moves into the clinch.
Takurata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Takurata.
Takurata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takurata avoids it.
Buckle has had enough of the clinch but Takurata keeps him there for the moment.
Buckle manages to break the clinch.
Takurata throws a shot from downtown. Buckle moves away and avoids it.
Takurata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buckle moves away.
Takurata with a nice cross.
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!
Buckle throws a right hand that Takurata ducks under and follows up with a left that Takurata also avoids with ease.
Buckle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buckle misses with a head kick.
Takurata throws the left hand but Buckle avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takurata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckle throws a big shot that misses.
Takurata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takurata gets tackled into the cage by Buckle. Buckle maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takurata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takurata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buckle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takurata tries to throw a body punch but Buckle avoids it by throwing Takurata back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takurata fails to land.
Takurata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buckle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takurata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Isei Takurata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckle swats away the attempt to clinch by Takurata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takurata throws an overhand right that lands on Buckle's shoulder, as Buckle tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takurata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takurata lands a jab to Buckle's midsection.
Takurata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takurata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckles head.
Buckle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takurata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takurata taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Takurata.
Takurata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buckle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckle jumps guard but Takurata stands there with Buckle around his waist. Buckle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Buckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckle prevents a body shot from Takurata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takurata digs a right hand into Buckle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckle's gas tank.
Buckle blocking some punches.
Takurata misses with the head strike.
Buckle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckle closes the distance and clinches.
Takurata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Takurata.
Still in the clinch, Takurata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buckle breaks the clinch.
Takurata misses with a body shot.
Takurata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buckle.
Takurata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buckle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buckle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takurata tries to clinch but Buckle moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takurata looks to land a left hand but Buckle moved out of range nicely.
Buckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takurata loads up on a big right hand but Buckle slips the punch.
Buckle misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takurata checks a leg kick.
Takurata scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Buckle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckle walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Takurata swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isei Takurata!
Isei Takurata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelista Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja. Nunes has chosen Never Be Alone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
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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
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evangelista Nunes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Almanez throws a low kick, looking for Nunes's leg but Nunes calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Almanez misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Almanez.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Almanez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Almanez's head.
Almanez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Almanez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Almanez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Almanez scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Almanez does no damage.
Almanez throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almanez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Almanez manages to break the clinch.
Nunes blocks a head kick by Almanez.
Almanez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunes throws a front kick that sends Almanez stumbling back into the cage.
Nunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Almanez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almanez shoots in and bounces Nunes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almanez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nunes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nunes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nunes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez tries to bench press Nunes off him but Nunes keeps the position.
Nunes tries to advance position but instead Almanez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Nunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Almanez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nunes prevents Almanez from improving his position.
Nunes trying to control the action but Almanez is working from the bottom.
Almanez is trying to control but can't.
Nunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez keeping control of the position.
Nunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Almanez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Almanez tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
and Almanez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nunes! He's just covering up as Almanez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jd Almanez!
As Jd Almanez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Back on track with a win! Just what I needed to help myself out of the streak I've been on. Hopefully I can keep winning fights now!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thory might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's a fight. Sully has chosen I See You as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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202 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Sully!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sully.
Sully fails with the takedown.
Sully shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thory as he avoids it easily.
Vic Thory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sully. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory scores with a sloppy right hand. Sully should have avoided that one.
Sully shoots in looking for a takedown. Thory tries to sprawl out of it but Sully keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sully fails with the takedown
and Thory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sully throws the left hand but Thory avoids the punch easily.
Sully misses with a hook. Thory ducked under it nicely.
Sully misses with a takedown
and Thory counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sully throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thory's waist but Thory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sully off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sully misses with a few strikes there.
Sully shoots in for a takedown but Thory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sully looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully misses with a takedown attempt
and Thory counters with a stiff right hand.
Sully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Thory throws the left hand but Sully avoids the punch easily.
Sully shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thory counters with a nice uppercut.
Sully takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sully walks into a jab.
Thory jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sully is rocked!
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!
Sully steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Sully is still on wobbly legs! Can Thory finish him?
Sully fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sully uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thory.
Thory throws a hook but Sully avoids it easily.
Sully seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Thory.
Sully jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thory lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sully is looking to close the distance but Thory sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sully crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sully is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vic Thory!
Vic Thory opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday comes to the cage accompanied by Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Pukki has chosen Trololo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
132 lbs
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raimo Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Pukki. That snapped Everyday's head back.
Everyday with a poor takedown
and Pukki counters with a straight right hand.
Everyday is rocked!
A slow jab from Pukki misses its intended target.
Oh Everyday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pukki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Everyday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everyday misses with a hook to the body
and Pukki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Everyday is breathing heavily.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Everyday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.
Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Everyday.
Pukki throws a hook but Everyday blocks it.
Everyday slips under a jab.
Everyday misses with a takedown attempt
and Pukki counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Everyday off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Pukki follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Everyday was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raimo Pukki!
Raimo Pukki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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