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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JB Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loki Njord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brubaker comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Poor Millionaire. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JB Brubaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Njord!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brubaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Njord looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brubaker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brubaker grinds an elbow into Njord's temple.
Njord is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Njord's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Njord is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brubaker connects with a decent elbow.
Njord is rocked!
Brubaker wants to control but Njord is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brubaker lands some shots froms side control.
Njord is still in real trouble! Can Brubaker finish him?
Njord tries to buck Brubaker off but Brubaker is having none of it.
Brubaker scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Njord is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Brubaker can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JB Brubaker!
An out of breath JB Brubaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lestat LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lestat LaCroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Sack!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaCroix dodges an elbow strike from Sack.
Sack is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sack lands an elbow inside that LaCroix shrugs off.
Sack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sack has LaCroix up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sack just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaCroix's brow.
LaCroix tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LaCroix's defenses.
It looks like Lestat LaCroix has been cut.
Sack tries to land a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks with his arms.
Sack stalling in the clinch.
LaCroix blocks an elbow strike from Sack.
LaCroix dodges an elbow strike from Sack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack crunches a lovely knee into LaCroix's ribcage.
Sack has LaCroix pressed against the cage.
Sack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LaCroix avoiding damage as Sack throws knees to the body.
Sack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sack landing knees to the head.
Sack tries a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks it.
Sack taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sack just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaCroix's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix is trying to push Sack away but Sack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sack just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaCroix's brow.
Sack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LaCroix's defenses.
Sack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sack clinches up with LaCroix and pushes him back against the cage.
Sack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaCroix blocks it with crossed arms.
LaCroix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sack smiles and moves away.
Sack throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sack tries to clinch but LaCroix is having none of it.
Happy Sack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
Sack tries to clinch
and LaCroix counters with a single leg into guard. Sack didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
LaCroix trying to control but Sack is working from the bottom.
LaCroix postures up in Sack's guard and throws a big left but Sack blocks it.
LaCroix 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.
LaCroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sack can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestat LaCroix has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sack looks to clinch
and LaCroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaCroix circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaCroix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sack's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaCroix is controlling him.
LaCroix 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.
LaCroix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LaCroix throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Sack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lestat LaCroix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sack tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaCroix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sack is looking to clinch.
Sack is looking to clinch.
Sack delivers a nice body kick.
Happy Sack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack is looking to clinch but LaCroix is avoiding it.
Sack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaCroix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sack tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaCroix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sack misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sack scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCroix keeps the fight on the outside.
Sack wants to clinch but LaCroix slips to the side
and LaCroix counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sack!
LaCroix is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sack is trying to escape and LaCroix transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sack is forced to tap! Nice work there by LaCroix! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lestat LaCroix!
After the big win, Lestat LaCroix made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Denbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Denbow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Denbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denbow scores with a kick to the body.
Denbow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Forbes takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denbow.
Denbow cracks the inside of Forbes's front leg.
Forbes looks winded!
Denbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Denbow thumps Forbes with a low kick.
Denbow thumps Forbes with a low kick.
Look low, kick high! Denbow uses the oldest trick in the book to send Forbes tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Denbow is absolutely delighted - when Forbes wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Denbow!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Denbow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Okereke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Toshi Ortiz enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Okereke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshi Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okereke swivels and escapes.
Okereke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
Okereke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ortiz to the ground. Okereke is now in Ortiz's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Okereke wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Okereke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Okereke being controlled here momentarily.
Okereke throwing strikes but missing.
Okereke wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortiz looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okereke is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortiz has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz shoots in and bounces Okereke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortiz throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz distracts Okereke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okereke manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okereke swinging wildly here.
Okereke forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Okereke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortiz prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okereke gets control of Ortiz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Okereke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.
Okereke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okereke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okereke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortiz postures up in Okereke's guard and throws a big left but Okereke blocks it.
Okereke wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okereke is breathing heavily.
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
Ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Okereke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okereke wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okereke's head.
Okereke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Okereke is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
Ortiz cracks Okereke with a solid left hand.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortiz is in close to Okereke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Ortiz 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.
Okereke shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - Okereke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonny Okereke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okereke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Okereke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okereke is just content to waste time from the top position. Ortiz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Okereke is looking to stand up but Ortiz won't let him.
Ortiz is trying to keep Okereke in close.
Ortiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okereke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz has his foot on Okereke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okereke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okereke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okereke.
Okereke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okereke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Okereke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ortiz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to keep Okereke in close.
Toshi Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okereke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Okereke, into his guard.
Ortiz throws an elbow that misses. Okereke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Okereke!
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing Okereke from standing up.
Okereke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Okereke postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okereke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Okereke stopping the sweep attempt from Ortiz.
Okereke slips nicely into half guard.
Okereke trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Okereke looks to land a strike but Ortiz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Okereke looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Okereke trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonny Okereke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ortiz shoots in for a double leg but Okereke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okereke shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Okereke shoots in.
Okereke shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Okereke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okereke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okereke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okereke is in Ortiz's guard.
Okereke postures up.
Okereke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortiz dives on top into guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okereke's head.
Ortiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okereke's head.
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Okereke has wrist control.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okereke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Okereke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ortiz pulls Okereke in close to his closed guard and prevents Okereke from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okereke wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Okereke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz has his foot on Okereke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okereke works his way back into a safe position though.
Okereke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okereke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonny Okereke wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Okereke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okereke pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okereke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okereke lands in his opponent's guard.
Okereke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz is controlling Okereke's posture.
Okereke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortiz is looking for a triangle but Okereke pushes his legs off easily.
Okereke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okereke wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okereke passes into half guard.
Okereke is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Okereke trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ortiz trying to control but Okereke postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz is not content to let Okereke control the position.
Okereke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Ortiz.
I think Ortiz 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Ortiz!
Our winner, Toshi Ortiz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zed Zeddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey Huey comes to the cage accompanied by Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zed Zeddy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garvey Huey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garvey Huey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeddy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Garvey Huey has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zeddy is looking to defend but Garvey Huey has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zeddy! Garvey Huey pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zeddy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malcolm Garvey Huey!
Malcolm Garvey Huey very nearly forgot to thank The Steel Penn Nutrition. Laundry - (10% charge + amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eye Phone (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eye Phone!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. Phone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phone missing with a left hand there. Sagat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagat. That's going to slow Phone down.
Phone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sagat quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sagat trying to control from the bottom.
Phone is looking for a kimura but Sagat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phone to get the leverage.
Phone is working for a kimura but Sagat is defending it quite comfortably.
Sagat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phone is trying to work for a kimura but Sagat is defending well.
Phone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sagat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sagat has escaped and now he's on top!
Sagat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sagat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagat's guard.
Phone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sagat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sagat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sagat!
Sagat advances to full mount.
Sagat controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phone is trying desperately to improve position.
Sagat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Victor Sagat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sagat lands a leg kick that knocks Phone off balance momentarily.
Phone tries to keep at a distance but Sagat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Phone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phone takes an elbow to the temple.
Phone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Phone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sagat lands an elbow inside.
Phone is trying to drag Sagat to the mat but Sagat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phone wants a takedown.
Victor Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eye Phone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sagat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phone is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phone's face.
Phone looks winded!
Sagat lands an elbow that stopped Phone in his tracks for a moment.
Sagat lands with a light punch inside.
Sagat lands an elbow inside.
Sagat has Phone pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sagat defending well as Phone loads up on a big left hand.
Eye Phone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phone. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Sagat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phone doesn't seem phased though.
Sagat closes the distance and clinches.
Phone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sagat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sagat gets underhooks to prevent Phone's takedown attempt.
Victor Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eye Phone.
Phone is working for takedown but Sagat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sagat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phone up against the cage.
Phone takes an elbow to the temple.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phone tries to pull guard but Sagat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phone is rocked!
Phone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phone is still on wobbly legs! Can Sagat finish him?
Sagat lands a big knee! That's hurt Phone! Oh, he's all over the place! Sagat lands another knee that sends Phone to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sagat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swarner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Minden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swarner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Friends in Low Places . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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BJJ White 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Swarner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Minden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Swarner. That's going to slow Minden down.
A jab from Minden finds it's way through Swarner's defenses.
Minden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minden throws a hook but Swarner avoids it easily.
Minden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minden fails to land with a series of punches.
Swarner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Minden misses with a wild combination.
Swarner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swarner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Minden looks winded!
Minden throws a nice looking combination but Swarner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minden slips a jab and a cross from Swarner.
Minden fails to land with a series of punches.
Swarner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minden throws a right hand that Swarner ducks under and follows up with a left that Swarner also avoids with ease.
Swarner throws a right hand that Minden ducks under and follows up with a left that Minden also avoids with ease.
Minden works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarner connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ray Minden has been cut.
Swarner feints a jab promting Minden to slip. Swarner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Minden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minden drops his hands for a split second and Swarner immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Minden face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Swarner follows up with a right hand that knocks Minden into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Swarner!
Bob Swarner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobber comes to the cage accompanied by WANTED D.O.A.. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse James Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tosen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jobber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jobber is just out of range.
Jobber clinches up against the cage.
Jobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jobber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jobber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tosen.
Tosen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jobber counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Tosen finds it's way through Jobber's defenses.
Tosen misses with a looping left.
Jobber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tosen eats them both and turns towards Jobber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Jobber misses with an uppercut.
Tosen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jobber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jobber has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tosen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jobber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tosen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jobber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tosen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber leaves Tosen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jesse James Jobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaname Tosen.
Tosen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jobber lands with a nice body punch.
Jobber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Jobber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
Tosen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jobber cracks Tosen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jobber lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jobber. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen scores with a jab.
Jesse James Jobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jobber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tosen dives in and grabs Jobber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jobber pushes down on Tosen's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jobber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Jobber.
Tosen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jobber.
Jobber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jobber.
Jobber avoids the body shot from Tosen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jobber.
Tosen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jobber scores with the left hand. Tosen knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Jobber.
Tosen misses with a low kick as Jobber jumps back.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Jobber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tosen is predictable there
and Jobber counters with a left to the body.
Tosen shoots in for a takedown but Jobber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jobber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Jobber catches Tosen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tosen is rocked!
Crack! Jobber connects with the perfect overhand right and Tosen falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jobber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse James Jobber!
Jesse James Jobber made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludji Mamica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamica has chosen KRANKSVESTER-Majko, zovi dilera as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kaz Yago has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kaz Yago seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaz Yago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludji Mamica!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yago slips under a jab.
Yago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamica was well out of range. Poor timing from Yago.
A swing and a miss from Yago.
Mamica takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamica ducks right into an uppercut from Yago.
Mamica lands with a nice body punch.
Yago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamica feints a jab promting Yago to slip. Mamica then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yago throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamica counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yago throws out a loose jab but Mamica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yago looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamica is just out of range.
Yago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamica was well out of range. Poor timing from Yago.
Yago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yago swings for the body but Mamica moves out of range.
Mamica shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yago looking for a guillotine here but Mamica defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamica wants to pass the guard but Yago is keeping the position.
Mamica is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yago keeping moving, preventing Mamica from controlling successfully.
Mamica slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamica is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ludji Mamica has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch combination from Mamica misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamica shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamica was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamica scoring with punches from side control.
Mamica is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yago's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamica thows a huge punch but Yago dodges it nicely.
Yago is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamica sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamica thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yago's head.
Mamica stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago is looking for a sweep. Mamica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mamica is working for a submission of some sort.
Yago is looking for a sweep. Mamica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamica pulls his head out easily.
Mamica is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamica is trying to work for a kimura but Yago is defending well.
Mamica throwing shots but Yago is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamica is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yago is just riding it out for now. Mamica eventually gives up the hold.
Mamica is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yago sees it coming and defends easily.
Mamica is trying to control the action in half guard but Yago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yago is looking to control Mamica's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yago avoid being mounted?
Yago looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamica is looking to advance position but Yago won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludji Mamica dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yago missing with a left hand there. Mamica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamica shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamica was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yago is trying to work for a sweep but Mamica has mounted him!
Yago is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamica looking to ground and pound but Yago is blocking nicely.
Mamica controlling the pace for now.
Yago is looking to improve his position but Mamica isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamica avoids the attempt from Yago to control.
Mamica prevents Yago from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamica moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yago has worked his arm free - good work by Yago!
Mamica taking a breather here.
Yago is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mamica is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mamica is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mamica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yago circles away quickly and effectively.
Yago scores with a jab to the head.
Yago misses with a hook.
Yago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Yago finds it's way through Mamica's defenses.
Mamica slips a straight right by Yago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago misses with a body shot.
Yago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamica tries to move into range but Yago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamica shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamica was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamica advances to full mount.
Yago is squirming around, avoiding Mamica's attempts to control the action.
Yago is trying to escape the mount.
Mamica trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mamica moves to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamica just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mamica is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yago knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yago for a finish.
Mamica is riding his opponent, not letting Yago buck him off.
Mamica is looking to control Yago but Yago is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mamica working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mamica is looking for a choke. Yago gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Yago manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Yago has gone for a leg lock! Mamica slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yago's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamica defends it easily.
Yago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamica defends it easily.
Mamica engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yago working for a triangle but Mamica defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludji Mamica 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!
Yago misses with a hook
and Mamica counters with a three punch combo that has Yago backing up. Yago nods at Mamica to acknowledge the strikes.
Yago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamica was well out of range. Poor timing from Yago.
Mamica takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamica lands a glancing blow to the side of Yago's head.
Yago throws a lazy right hand but Mamica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamica gets the takedown into side control.
Yago struggling a bit here.
Yago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yago is letting Mamica control him for a moment.
Mamica thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mamica trying to control the action but Yago is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamica goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yago rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamica's guard! Nice work there by Yago!
Yago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamica has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamica isn't going anywhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamica wants to control but Yago postures up.
Yago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mamica rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yago's guard! Nice work there by Mamica!
Yago is looking for a triangle but Mamica pushes his legs off easily.
Mamica is sitting in close to Yago's body. Yago has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mamica is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mamica is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Yago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaz Yago!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Stickler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muse - Knights Of Cydonia . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Stickler !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton Little!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stickler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Little works over Stickler 's head and body with a nice combination.
Stickler wants to land a leg kick but Little is out of range.
Stickler instigates a clinch.
Stickler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Little tries to break the clinch but Stickler is controlling the position.
Stickler jumps guard and drags Little to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stickler is adopting a defensive guard.
Stickler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stickler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stickler is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Little rolls with it to try and escape but Stickler cranks on the arm and Little is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Stickler !
Simon Stickler retains his featherweight title!
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