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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omicron Perseifour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Yakimenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omicron Perseifour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaliy Yakimenko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Yakimenko as Perseifour shoots in.
Perseifour takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perseifour throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakimenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perseifour closes the distance and clinches up with Yakimenko, looking for a takedown. Perseifour pushes Yakimenko against the cage but Yakimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yakimenko connects with a high kick.
Perseifour shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Perseifour was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Perseifour scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perseifour scoring with punches from side control.
Perseifour wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yakimenko keeps working.
Yakimenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yakimenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Perseifour stands up.
Yakimenko lands with a kick to the temple. Perseifour shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Perseifour blocks a head kick by Yakimenko.
Perseifour tries to keep at a distance but Yakimenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perseifour keeps control of Yakimenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perseifour goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yakimenko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omicron Perseifour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perseifour keeps control of Yakimenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yakimenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Perseifour won't allow it.
Perseifour wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perseifour is working for takedown but Yakimenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perseifour is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakimenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perseifour blocks an elbow strike from Yakimenko.
Perseifour has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yakimenko is trying to keep an underhook but Perseifour manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yakimenko is trying to stand.
Perseifour tries to pass to full mount but Yakimenko defends it.
Yakimenko wants to get back to his feet.
Perseifour wants to work for an arm triangle but Yakimenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Perseifour.
Yakimenko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perseifour fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakimenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perseifour fails with a takedown attempt.
Perseifour is breathing heavily.
Yakimenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Yakimenko tests Perseifour's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perseifour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perseifour shoots in for a double leg but Yakimenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perseifour blocks a head kick by Yakimenko.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Perseifour has a takedown stuffed.
Yakimenko lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseifour takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yakimenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perseifour.
Yakimenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Perseifour's head.
Perseifour shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakimenko pinned against the cage. Yakimenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yakimenko scores with a head kick. Perseifour tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perseifour fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perseifour takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that Perseifour semi-blocks.
Yakimenko lands a head kick!
Perseifour is rocked!
Perseifour closes the distance and clinches up with Yakimenko, looking for a takedown. Perseifour pushes Yakimenko against the cage but Yakimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Perseifour is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakimenko scores with a head kick. Perseifour tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yakimenko! Perseifour is out on his feet! Yakimenko rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Perseifour is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Perseifour is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaliy Yakimenko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dr Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mirko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Pepper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Mirko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mirko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mirko lands with an uppercut that bounces Pepper off the cage and back into range.
Mirko 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.
Mirko misses with a low kick.
Mirko misses the shot to the body.
Mirko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pepper circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirko gets caught flat footed, as Pepper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mirko is looking to stand up but Pepper isn't so interested in that idea.
Pepper trying to control but Mirko is working from the bottom.
Mirko wants to stand up but Pepper is controlling him.
Pepper trying to control but Mirko is working from the bottom.
Mirko wants to stand and escape but Pepper is having none of it.
Mirko keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dr Pepper just wasn't active enough.
Mirko lands with a good body shot.
Pepper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mirko is trying to defend but Pepper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mirko is not content to let Pepper control the position.
Pepper tries to pass to full mount but Mirko defends it.
Pepper seems to be working for a kimura but Mirko defends the submission attempt.
Pepper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mirko wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko is defending against the submission attempts here by Pepper.
Mirko tries to kick Pepper off in order to stand up. Pepper Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mirko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pepper is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirko is being controlled here.
Pepper tries for a kimura but Mirko is defending well.
Pepper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pepper trying to control the position but Mirko is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko is looking to get back to his feet here but Pepper is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mirko's back.
Pepper looking for the choke but no joy.
Mirko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pepper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirko has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pepper's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mirko trying to get back to his feet but Pepper is in full control for now.
Pepper tries to keep control of the position but Mirko is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirko holding both Pepper 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pepper throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mirko!
Mirko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepper has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mirko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Pepper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pepper shoots for a takedown but Mirko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown but Mirko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mirko looks to land a combination but Pepper avoids it well.
Mirko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mirko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mirko gets caught flat footed, as Pepper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pepper is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirko wants to get back to his feet but Pepper passes into half guard.
Mirko tries to kick Pepper off in order to stand up. Pepper Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pepper is looking to take a break and control but Mirko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mirko trying to remain calm as Pepper controls from the top position.
Mirko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mirko is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko bucks up and tries to throw Pepper off but instead Pepper has got his back!
Pepper is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mirko with him. Mirko is trying to defend but Pepper has an arm under the chin now! Mirko grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dr Pepper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boguslaw Robotnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Trap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Trap told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boguslaw Robotnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Trap!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robotnik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robotnik is working away from the top position though.
Robotnik is working for a kimura but Trap is defending it quite comfortably.
Trap is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trap moves into full guard.
Trap trying to keep a closed guard but Robotnik is proving a slippery customer.
Trap lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robotnik!
Robotnik tries to lock up and control but Trap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trap throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Trap avoids the attempt from Robotnik to control.
Trap working the ground and pound effectively.
Trap landing strikes from the mount.
Trap working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trap punishing his opponent with strikes.
Robotnik is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trap scoring with strikes but Robotnik is staying in there.
Trap putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Robotnik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trap unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Robotnik wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Trap celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Trap!
A very excited looking Jon Trap made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Rincone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Joe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Rincone!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rincone at a distance.
Rincone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rincone moves out of range as Joe strikes.
and Joe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rincone! He's just covering up as Joe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Joe!
After winning the bout, Jack Joe 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sabertooth Saberthooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Sludge (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabertooth Saberthooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Virgil Sludge!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saberthooth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sludge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sludge pushes Saberthooth up against the cage in a clinch.
Sludge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sludge shoots in and bounces Saberthooth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sludge drops back looking for a leg! Saberthooth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saberthooth manages to kick Sludge off! Sludge jumps back into Saberthooth's guard.
Saberthooth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sludge on the ground.
Saberthooth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sludge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saberthooth is keeping the position for now.
Sludge drops back looking for a leg! Saberthooth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saberthooth manages to kick Sludge off! Sludge jumps back into Saberthooth's guard.
Sludge looking to pass the guard.
Sludge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sludge throws a big right hand that misses.
Sludge tries to free his leg and advance position but Saberthooth is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sludge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sludge is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Virgil Sludge.
Sludge moves in looking to clinch but Saberthooth pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sludge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sludge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sludge moves in looking to clinch but Saberthooth pushes him off.
Sludge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saberthooth avoids it really well and circles away.
Saberthooth swats away the attempt to clinch by Sludge.
Sludge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saberthooth tries to avoid it but Sludge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saberthooth to the ground. Saberthooth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saberthooth stuffs the takedown attempt from Sludge. Sludge gets slowly back to his feet.
Sabertooth Saberthooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Sludge.
Sludge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sludge shoots in for a takedown but Saberthooth shows good takedown defense.
Sludge with a poor takedown
and Saberthooth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sludge has a takedown stuffed.
Sludge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saberthooth's waist but Saberthooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sludge off to one side.
Saberthooth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sludge scores with a one two! Saberthooth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Sludge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sludge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Saberthooth. No joy for Sludge on that attempt.
Saberthooth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sludge shoots in looking for a takedown but Saberthooth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sludge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sabertooth Saberthooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Sludge.
Sludge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saberthooth is fending him off so far but Sludge persists. Nope, Saberthooth circles away and we're back to standing.
Sludge shoots in for a takedown but Saberthooth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sludge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sludge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sludge is breathing heavily.
Sludge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saberthooth is fending him off so far but Sludge persists. Nope, Saberthooth circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sludge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sludge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saberthooth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sludge somewhat.
Sludge misses with a takedown attempt - Saberthooth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sludge looks for a takedown but Saberthooth sprawls well.
Sludge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saberthooth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virgil Sludge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saberthooth leaves Sludge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sabertooth Saberthooth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sludge fails with the takedown.
Sludge shoots in for a double leg but Saberthooth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sludge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saberthooth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sludge somewhat.
Sludge is looking to clinch.
Saberthooth swats away the attempt to clinch by Sludge.
Virgil Sludge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sludge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saberthooth swats away the attempt to clinch by Sludge.
Sludge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saberthooth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sludge fails with the takedown
and Saberthooth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sludge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saberthooth as he avoids it easily.
Sludge tries for a takedown but Saberthooth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sludge misses with a takedown attempt - Saberthooth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sludge shoots in and drives through. Saberthooth sprawls well.
Sludge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saberthooth moves away.
Sludge tries for a takedown but Saberthooth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sludge doesn't manage to clinch there - Saberthooth circles away.
Saberthooth leaves Sludge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sludge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Sludge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sludge looks for a takedown but Saberthooth sprawls well.
Saberthooth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sludge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saberthooth's head backwards.
Sludge misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Saberthooth. No joy for Sludge on that attempt.
Sludge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saberthooth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sludge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sludge tries for a takedown but Saberthooth circles away easily
and Saberthooth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabertooth Saberthooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Sludge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sludge is looking to clinch.
Saberthooth leaves Sludge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sludge moves in looking to clinch but Saberthooth pushes him off.
Sludge is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sludge tries for a takedown but Saberthooth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sludge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saberthooth circles away.
Sludge misses with a takedown attempt - Saberthooth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sludge has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sludge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sludge tries to clinch up but Saberthooth circles away and keeps his distance.
Sludge is looking to clinch but Saberthooth is avoiding it.
Sludge wants to clinch.
Sludge shoots in but Saberthooth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saberthooth keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saberthooth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sludge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saberthooth as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Sludge or perhaps it was just good defense by Saberthooth which made him look bad.
Sludge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saberthooth counters with a straight right hand.
Sludge tries to close the distance and clinch but Saberthooth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sludge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sludge fails with a takedown attempt.
Saberthooth leaves Sludge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virgil Sludge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saberthooth slips a jab and a cross from Sludge.
Sludge shoots in but no luck this time.
Sludge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saberthooth as he jumps to the side.
Sludge shoots in looking for a takedown. Saberthooth tries to sprawl out of it but Sludge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saberthooth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabertooth Saberthooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sludge fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Sludge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sludge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Sludge!
Our winner, Virgil Sludge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Bregenzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bregenzer comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer . Minotauro Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Bregenzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minotauro Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bregenzer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bregenzer is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Bregenzer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bregenzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Bregenzer lands with a nice body punch.
Bregenzer misses with a double jab.
Bregenzer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage as Bregenzer throws knees to the body.
Bregenzer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bregenzer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bregenzer drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson is working for takedown but Bregenzer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bregenzer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Bregenzer.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Bregenzer keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bregenzer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peter Bregenzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minotauro Jackson.
Bregenzer controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bregenzer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bregenzer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bregenzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bregenzer throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Bregenzer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bregenzer lands a nice knee to the body.
Bregenzer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bregenzer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Bregenzer dominated that round.
That's time! Bregenzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bregenzer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bregenzer lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bregenzer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bregenzer closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Bregenzer pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregenzer has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Bregenzer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Bregenzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bregenzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bregenzer closes the distance and clinches.
Bregenzer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bregenzer avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bregenzer dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Bregenzer's head and hops out.
Bregenzer thows a body shot but no joy.
Bregenzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bregenzer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bregenzer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Bregenzer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bregenzer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Bregenzer lands a nice knee to the body.
Bregenzer stalls.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bregenzer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Bregenzer gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Bregenzer breaks the clinch.
Peter Bregenzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bregenzer throws a body kick that misses.
Bregenzer throws out a powerful jab.
Bregenzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bregenzer is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Bregenzer dominated that second round.
That's time! Bregenzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bregenzer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bregenzer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bregenzer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bregenzer off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregenzer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bregenzer!
Jackson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bregenzer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Minotauro Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton De Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Puggles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton De Costa !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Puggles!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puggles slaps away a takedown attempt from De Costa , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puggles lands a big head kick that sends De Costa tumbling to the mat! Puggles takes a step backwards and waves De Costa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Colton De Costa has been cut.
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!
De Costa looks to land a left hand but Puggles moved out of range nicely.
Puggles throws a leg kick which misses De Costa 's front leg but catches the back leg as De Costa tries to avoid it.
Puggles keeps De Costa at a distance using the push kick.
De Costa is breathing heavily.
Puggles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puggles lands a big head kick that sends De Costa tumbling to the mat! Puggles takes a step backwards and waves De Costa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
De Costa is rocked!
Puggles throws a powerful right kick. De Costa tried to block low but the kick was high! De Costa was taken right off of his feet! Puggles jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DJ Puggles!
DJ Puggles is the new light heavyweight champion!
DJ Puggles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffery Manson!
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, Frank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Manson slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manson.
Manson lands with a punch from half guard.
Manson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Manson working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manson 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.
Manson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manson scores with a big shot! Williams's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Williams! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Manson!
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