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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PitPat Spokesthing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. Chris Mayo 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PitPat Spokesthing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayo tries to close the distance and clinch but Spokesthing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayo swings widly with a right hand
and Spokesthing counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayo ducks under a wild hook from Spokesthing.
Mayo throws a hook to the side of Spokesthing's head but Spokesthing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Spokesthing.
Mayo throws a hook to the side of Spokesthing's head but Spokesthing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spokesthing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayo.
Mayo moves out of range of the body kick from Spokesthing.
Mayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spokesthing.
Spokesthing swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayo.
A telegraphed right hand from Spokesthing misses the target.
Spokesthing moves away from the strike by Mayo.
Spokesthing clobbers Mayo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mayo.
Spokesthing cracks Mayo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Spokesthing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spokesthing.
Spokesthing blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo slips a straight right by Spokesthing.
Mayo staying out of range there.
Spokesthing listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spokesthing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spokesthing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spokesthing misses with a wild body shot.
Mayo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spokesthing throws out the jab.
Spokesthing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayo doesn't seem bothered though.
Spokesthing throws an overhand right that lands on Mayo's shoulder, as Mayo tries to avoid the shot.
Spokesthing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spokesthing ducks under a wild hook from Mayo.
Spokesthing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayo throws out the jab.
Mayo tests Spokesthing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spokesthing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spokesthing misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Spokesthing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spokesthing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spokesthing uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayo has time to react.
Spokesthing looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spokesthing takes one to the side of the head.
Mayo misses with a body shot.
Spokesthing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayo. Mayo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
PitPat Spokesthing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spokesthing ducks under a wild hook from Mayo.
Spokesthing walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mayo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Spokesthing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayo.
Mayo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Mayo.
Spokesthing is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Spokesthing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mayo.
Mayo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spokesthing tries to buck Mayo off but Mayo is having none of it.
Mayo wants to control for a moment but Spokesthing uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throwing shots but Spokesthing is blocking nicely.
Mayo is looking to take a break and control but Spokesthing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spokesthing's head.
Mayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayo wants to pass the guard but Spokesthing is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo is looking to take a break and control but Spokesthing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Mayo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spokesthing walks into a jab.
Mayo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spokesthing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayo.
Spokesthing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayo.
Mayo lands an overhand right.
Spokesthing staying out of range there.
Spokesthing throws a jab when Mayo was well out of range.
Mayo moves out of range as Spokesthing throws a body kick.
Mayo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mayo misses the shot to the body.
Spokesthing misses with a wild combination.
Spokesthing lands the left hand.
Mayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spokesthing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayo shoots in for a takedown but Spokesthing shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mayo misses its intended target.
Spokesthing lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mayo lands a jab.
Spokesthing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spokesthing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spokesthing to score with a decent uppercut.
Spokesthing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayo.
Mayo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Mayo.
Spokesthing swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayo.
Mayo misses with a hook. Spokesthing ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayo misses the target.
Spokesthing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spokesthing throws a good cross that connects.
Spokesthing with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spokesthing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayo throws out the jab.
Spokesthing looks to land a left hand but Mayo moved out of range nicely.
Mayo throws a hook but Spokesthing avoids it easily.
Mayo lands with an uppercut that bounces Spokesthing off the cage and back into range.
Spokesthing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayo.
Mayo rushes Spokesthing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mayo.
Mayo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spokesthing is keeping busy.
Spokesthing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spokesthing tries to work over Mayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Spokesthing's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mayo misses with a knee to the head.
Mayo blocks an uppercut.
Spokesthing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mayo.
Spokesthing slips a straight right by Mayo.
Mayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Spokesthing is just out of range.
Mayo sizes up Spokesthing with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spokesthing throws an overhand right that lands on Mayo's shoulder, as Mayo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Spokesthing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayo doesn't seem phased though.
Spokesthing lunges at Mayo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayo's hand.
Spokesthing blocks a jab.
Mayo throws a lazy right hand but Spokesthing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Spokesthing.
Spokesthing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spokesthing connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spokesthing tries to land a front kick but Mayo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spokesthing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo misses with a jab to the body
and Spokesthing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Spokesthing misses.
Spokesthing connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Spokesthing. That snapped Mayo's head back.
Mayo is looking to clinch but Spokesthing is avoiding it.
Mayo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spokesthing has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Mayo there.
Mayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spokesthing takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayo tries to clinch there but Spokesthing circles away.
Spokesthing throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayo on the side of the head.
Mayo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spokesthing missing with a left hand there. Mayo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayo moves into the clinch.
Mayo is trying to maintain a safe position but Spokesthing gets an underhook and turns Mayo into the cage.
Mayo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Mayo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo 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!
Mayo takes one to the side of the head.
Spokesthing lands a two punch combo.
Spokesthing misses the shot to the body.
Mayo misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Spokesthing.
Mayo is looking to clinch.
Mayo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mayo is looking to take a break and control but Spokesthing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spokesthing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spokesthing keeps working.
Mayo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spokesthing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo wants to free his trapped foot but Spokesthing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mayo unloads with some shots from mount but Spokesthing bucks and avoids them well.
Mayo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spokesthing is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
PitPat Spokesthing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Mayo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mayo is trying to control here but Spokesthing has managed to regain half guard.
Mayo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayo trying to control the action but Spokesthing is working from the bottom.
Mayo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spokesthing with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayo with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo looking to finish Spokesthing with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spokesthing!
Mayo trying to control but Spokesthing is having none of it.
Spokesthing wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mayo.
Mayo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mayo is landing with some decent strikes but Spokesthing is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mayo landing shots from mount.
Mayo throwing strikes here but Spokesthing is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mayo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spokesthing because Mayo loaded up on that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spokesthing defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mayo.
Chris Mayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spokesthing wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayo 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mayo!
Chris Mayo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Hansen (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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163 lbs
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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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turd thows a body kick. Hansen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there.
Turd seems keen to control Hansen's posture.
Hansen connects with a couple of short punches.
Turd 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.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansen defends it easily.
Turd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hansen trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Turd is keeping the position.
Turd being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mac Hansen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turd tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lunges at Turd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turd's hand.
Turd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hansen.
Turd misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Turd.
Hansen checks the leg kick nicely there.
One Turd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Turd.
Turd shoots for a takedown but Hansen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd working Hansen over with strikes.
Hansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turd.
Turd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turd is working for a kimura but Hansen is defending it quite comfortably.
Turd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansen defending well though.
Turd is trying to control. Hansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hansen tries to roll over but Turd keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turd is thwarting Hansen's attempts to control the position.
Turd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turd thows a huge punch but Hansen dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Hansen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turd thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Turd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turd cracks a nice hook into Hansen's ribs.
Hansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hansen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hansen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansen delivers a nice body kick.
Turd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hansen but Hansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hansen throws a head kick but Turd moves out of range.
Hansen jabs at Turd's body.
Hansen punishes Turd's body with a nice straight punch.
Turd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hansen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turd misses with a takedown attempt - Hansen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for One Turd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hansen.
Turd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hansen is trying to defend but Turd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hansen is holding on to half guard well.
Turd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.
Hansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turd.
Turd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansen defending well though.
Turd wants to free his trapped foot but Hansen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hansen is pressing down on Turd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet but Turd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turd wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Turd lands a couple of digs.
Hansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turd.
Turd 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Turd from controlling successfully.
Turd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen is looking to stand up but Turd isn't so interested in that idea.
Turd wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Hansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hansen lands a right hook to the body.
Turd just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hansen shoots in looking for a takedown but Turd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hansen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hansen tries to sprawl but Turd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turd is working for an americana but Hansen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Turd was thinking about the submission.
Turd throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
Turd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turd throws an elbow that misses. Hansen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turd's guard. Nice move by Hansen!
Hansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turd working a defensive guard here.
Hansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Turd's brow.
Hansen trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
Hansen is working Turd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hansen trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
Turd wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
Hansen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Turd tries to buck Hansen off but Hansen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hansen's best efforts.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
One Turd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turd moves into full guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Turd keeps moving.
Hansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen controlling from the top position.
Turd keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turd working for a triangle but Hansen defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hansen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Hansen!
A very excited looking Mac Hansen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Keogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keogh comes to the cage accompanied by Droppin' Plates by Disturbed. Wyrm has chosen Don't Tread by Damn Yankees as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Keogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Wyrm!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrm tries to sprawl but Keogh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wyrm has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Keogh. Oh but Wyrm has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Keogh goes limp - he's gone! Wyrm jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winston Wyrm!
In his post fight interview, Winston Wyrm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Rabago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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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, John Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rabago.
Rabago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rabago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rabago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rabago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rabago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rabago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rabago. Dummy shrugs it off though.
Dummy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rabago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dummys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rabago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago jabs Dummy right on the nose. Dummy blinks but takes it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dummy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rabago - the referee stops the clock and Dummy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rabago. Dummy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rabago.
Dummy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dummy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rabago lands with a slapping head kick.
Rabago throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Rabago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rabago.
Dummy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rabago. Rabago obviously looking to wear him down.
Rabago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dummy is rocked!
Rabago cracks Dummy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Dummy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circle, before Rabago throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dummy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rabago lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Adam Rabago!
Adam Rabago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck. 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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178 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shain momentarily.
Madrigal moves out of range of the body kick.
Shain scores with a jab.
Shain misses with an uppercut.
Shain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madrigal.
Madrigal staying out of range there.
Madrigal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Shain throws out a loose jab but Madrigal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madrigal tests Shain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shain misses with a looping right.
Madrigal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madrigal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madrigal is defended easily by Shain.
Madrigal throws a series of punches but Shain avoids them all with ease.
Madrigal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Madrigal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shain misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Shain - just one landing.
Madrigal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madrigal misses with a looping left.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shain sprawls well. Shain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madrigal gets slowly back to his feet.
Madrigal lands a right hook to the body.
Madrigal shoots in and gets a takedown into Shain's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madrigal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madrigal throws a big right hand that misses.
Shain has momentary wrist control but Madrigal slips an elbow through the middle.
Madrigal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Madrigal is working Shain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Madrigal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Madrigal is looking to take a break and control but Shain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shain is trying to get back to full guard.
Shain wants to get back to his feet.
Madrigal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madrigal working the head and body with strikes.
Madrigal is nestled in close to Shain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Madrigal slips a nice elbow through Shain's hands, connecting with Shain's forehead.
Ground and pound from Madrigal.
Shain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madrigal is working away from the top position though.
Shain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shain wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal slips a nice elbow through Shain's hands, connecting with Shain's forehead.
Madrigal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madrigal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madrigal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madrigal is one step ahead there.
Madrigal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Madrigal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shain is trying to keep Madrigal in close.
Madrigal lands a couple of elbows.
Madrigal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madrigal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madrigal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Madrigal controlling from the top position.
Shain working a defensive guard here.
Madrigal trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.
Madrigal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Madrigal scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shain 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.
Madrigal working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Madrigal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Madrigal misses with a straight left.
Madrigal scores with a jab to the body.
Shain throws out a loose jab but Madrigal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madrigal throws a hook but Shain blocks it.
Madrigal lands a really nice looking cross but Shain seems unphased.
A left lands for Madrigal.
Shain dips to his left and cracks Madrigal with an uppercut!
Madrigal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shain slips under a jab from Madrigal.
Madrigal walks into a straight right hand from Shain.
Shain moves out of range of the strikes.
Madrigal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Madrigal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madrigal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madrigal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Madrigal slips the punch.
Madrigal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal looks to land a combination. Shain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Madrigal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madrigal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shain's head backwards.
Good exchange - Madrigal coming out on top.
Shain throws a jab when Madrigal was well out of range.
Madrigal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madrigal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madrigal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Madrigal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shain doesn't seem bothered though.
Shain throws out a loose jab but Madrigal uses good head movement to avoid it.
M J Shain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Shain misses.
Shain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madrigal.
Shain misses with a kick to the body.
Shain misses with a straight right.
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 left lands for Madrigal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madrigal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Shain misses its intended target.
Madrigal throws a lazy right hand but Shain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shain cracks Madrigal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Madrigal finds it's target.
Shain connects with a high kick.
Julio Madrigal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madrigal connects with a looping right hand.
Shain with a jab.
Madrigal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madrigal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
A cross from Madrigal lands.
Madrigal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shain's guard.
Madrigal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shain can't keep his opponent in guard - Madrigal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Madrigal with a nice head shot there.
Madrigal won't allow Shain to sweep him here.
Madrigal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Madrigal scoring with some ground and pound.
Shain is rocked!
Madrigal connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Shain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madrigal working some strikes from top position.
Madrigal postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Shain covers up, he's hurt! Madrigal keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Madrigal and the ref steps in to end the fight! Madrigal can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Madrigal!
A relieved looking Julio Madrigal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Only God Can Judge Me. Tony Hendricks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darrell Miles's chin.
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27
185 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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33
171 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks connects with an inside leg kick.
Miles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hendricks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendricks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendricks won't allow Miles to sweep him here.
Miles is pulling down on Hendricks's head. It's preventing any offense from Hendricks, at least for the moment.
Hendricks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer.
Hendricks passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miles won't allow Hendricks to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendricks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks stopping the sweep attempt from Miles.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles wants to sweep here but Hendricks controlling him for the moment.
Miles pulls Hendricks in close to his closed guard and prevents Hendricks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hendricks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miles looking for a sweep. Not yet Miles, not yet.
Hendricks advances position into side control!
Hendricks is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well.
Hendricks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles tries to buck Hendricks off but Hendricks is having none of it.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Hendricks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miles down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to score with some ground and pound. Miles controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendricks is putting a hurting on Miles here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miles wants to control but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miles keeps working.
Check out the look on Hendricks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hendricks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hendricks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hendricks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hendricks landing strikes.
Miles tries to improve position but can't.
Hendricks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hendricks landing strikes.
Miles is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Miles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendricks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miles seems to have got his legs back now.
Hendricks landing strikes.
Hendricks tries for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
Hendricks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Miles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendricks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hendricks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hendricks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miles looks a forlorn figure.
Hendricks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miles sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hendricks is working for a kimura but Miles is defending it quite comfortably.
Miles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miles 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hendricks 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.
Miles misses with a double jab.
Miles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendricks thumps Miles with a low kick.
Hendricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miles checks a low kick from Hendricks.
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Miles fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Darrell Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles misses with a body shot.
Tony Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Hendricks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendricks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Hendricks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Miles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miles moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles digs a good hook to Hendricks's body.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miles takes an elbow to the temple.
Miles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles.
Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot by Miles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles.
Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks clinches up against the cage.
Hendricks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miles uses from the top position.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendricks has wrist control.
Hendricks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miles postures up and lands a big shot to Hendricks's brow.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendricks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miles defends it easily.
Miles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miles preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendricks trying to control the position.
Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks wants to sweep but no luck.
Miles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miles prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
Miles working over Hendricks with some ground and pound. Hendricks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miles trying to control from half guard but Hendricks is working away.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Miles winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hendricks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miles wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks is looking for a triangle but Miles pushes his legs off easily.
Miles trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks has momentary wrist control but Miles slips an elbow through the middle.
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
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 Darrell Miles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Miles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles gets tackled into the cage by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks misses with a body kick.
Hendricks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hendricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrell Miles is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendricks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles misses with a body shot
and Hendricks counters with an outside leg kick.
Miles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Miles.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Miles.
Miles pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendricks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miles smiles and moves away.
Hendricks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendricks.
A good leg kick by Hendricks.
Miles misses with a hook. Hendricks ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks throws a hook but Miles avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Hendricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles looks to throw the jab but Hendricks is out of range.
Hendricks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miles if he has to take too many more of those.
Hendricks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hendricks slips a jab from Miles.
Hendricks wants to clinch.
Hendricks closes the distance and pushes Miles back into the cage.
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.
Darrell Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hendricks.
Hendricks jumps guard but Miles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miles blocks an elbow strike from Hendricks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles looking to slow down the pace here.
Miles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miles is looking to wear down Hendricks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miles misses with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miles throws a series of punches but Hendricks moves out of range.
Miles misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hendricks under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Miles coming out on top.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Miles throws an off balance right hand
and Hendricks counters by moving into the clinch.
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches.
Miles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miles checks it well.
Hendricks dodges the punch combination from Miles.
Miles throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses the jab.
Miles misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Miles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miles takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in and bounces Miles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks stops Miles from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Hendricks.
I think Hendricks 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Westside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Katebi.
Katebi moves out of range as Westside strikes.
Westside gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Katebi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katebi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westside counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Katebi thinking.
Katebi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Katebi looks to land a body kick but Westside moved away.
Westside throws out a leg kick but Katebi moves out of range and Westside only half commits.
Westside chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katebi can pounce on him.
Westside connects with a body shot.
Katebi loads up on a big right hand but Westside slips the punch.
Westside is looking to score with low kicks.
Westside throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westside bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teddy Westside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi throws an overhand right that lands on Westside's shoulder, as Westside tries to avoid the shot.
Katebi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Katebi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Westside's calf.
Westside takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Westside slips a straight right by Katebi.
A telegraphed right hand from Westside misses the target.
Katebi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westside. Westside obviously looking to wear him down.
Katebi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katebi wants to slow Westside down by chopping away at his legs.
Katebi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katebi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Westside - the referee stops the clock and Katebi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Westside. Katebi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Westside keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Katebi.
Westside throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Katebi on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katebi throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Westside misses.
Katebi throws a jab but it's blocked by Westside.
Westside misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Westside.
Westside misses with a kick to the body.
Katebi throws a hook but Westside avoids it easily.
Katebi throws a sloppy body shot
and Westside counters with a nice kick to the body.
Katebi misses the shot to the body.
Westside slips a straight right by Katebi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside throws a head kick that misses.
Westside scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katebi in his tracks.
Westside misses with a looping left.
Westside moves out of range of the strikes.
Katebi tests Westside's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Katebi connects with a nice looking jab.
Westside's corner calls for a 1-2. Westside obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Katebi wants to slow Westside down by chopping away at his legs.
Katebi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Westside dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katebi. That did some damage!
Westside keeps Katebi at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westside digs a good hook to Katebi's body.
Katebi throws a big shot that misses.
Katebi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Westside uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katebi.
Westside throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katebi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katebi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Westside tries to bench press Katebi off him but Katebi keeps the position.
Katebi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katebi laying and praying for a moment but Westside takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Westside 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.
Katebi misses with a low kick.
Westside throws a jab when Katebi was well out of range.
Westside misses with a looping left.
Westside keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katebi.
Katebi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Westside tenderised Katebi's leg. Katebi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Katebi tenderised Westside's leg. Westside is trying to keep his angry face on.
Westside throws a low kick but Katebi moves out of range easily.
Katebi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westside. Westside circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Westside.
A cross from Katebi lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Katebi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Westside throws a low kick but Katebi avoids it.
Westside looks to score with a jab to the body but Katebi is just out of range.
Westside throws a jab but it's blocked by Katebi.
Katebi cracks the inside of Westside's front leg.
Westside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katebi moves away.
Westside lands with a shot to the body.
Westside throws a body punch but Katebi moves out of range.
Katebi connects with a nice looking jab.
Katebi misses with a hook
and Westside counters with a low kick, right behind Katebi 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Katebi lands a jab to the nose.
Katebi loads up on a big right hand but Westside slips the punch.
Katebi misses with a low kick as Westside jumps back.
Katebi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Katebi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katebi throws a leg kick
and Westside counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katebi lands with a straight right. Westside didn't see that one coming.
Katebi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westside is able to avoid easily.
Westside scores with a leg kick.
Katebi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Westside counter with a right hand.
Katebi thows a leg kick but Westside checks it
and Westside connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Westside misses.
Katebi throws a push kick but Westside slaps the foot to one side.
Katebi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westside slips a jab from Katebi.
Westside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katebi.
Katebi cracks Westside with a good jab.
Katebi thows a leg kick but Westside checks it
and Katebi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katebi misses the shot to the body.
Westside scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katebi misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westside cracks Katebi with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katebi lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Katebi.
Westside scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westside cracks Katebi with an open hand slap.
Westside smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Katebi throws a head kick that misses.
Westside keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katebi.
Katebi throws out a leg kick but Westside moves out of range and Katebi only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katebi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Westside on his heels. He'll look to pass Westside's guard now, I'm sure.
Katebi being controlled here momentarily.
Westside is trying to keep Katebi in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Westside dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Katebi throws an overhand right that lands on Westside's shoulder, as Westside tries to avoid the shot.
Westside on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Katebi.
Good standup being displayed there by Katebi as he connects with a hook.
Westside throws a nice outside leg kick.
Westside delivers a nice body kick.
Westside throws a hook but Katebi blocks it.
Westside connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westside throws a hook but Katebi blocks it.
Westside throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katebi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Westside counters with a head kick.
Westside is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westside keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westside lands a big head kick that sends Katebi tumbling to the mat! Westside takes a step backwards and waves Katebi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Katebi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Westside.
Katebi is still on wobbly legs! Can Westside finish him?
Westside scores with a kick to the midsection.
Katebi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Westside throws a nice inside leg kick.
Westside throws a poor cross that misses
and Katebi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Westside won't be happy with that.
Katebi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katebi advances to mount.
Katebi seems to have recovered his senses.
Katebi unloads with some shots from mount but Westside bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi unloads with some shots from mount but Westside bucks and avoids them well.
Westside can't escape the position.
Katebi scoring with strikes but Westside is staying in there.
Westside wants to control but Katebi is having none of it.
Katebi has hold of Westside's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Westside manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Katebi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Westside because Katebi loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi misses with a head shot.
Katebi landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katebi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Westside because Katebi loaded up on that one.
Katebi controlling the position easily from mount.
Katebi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Katebi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Westside because Katebi loaded up on that one.
Westside blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westside blocking the ground and pound.
Westside knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katebi on the ground.
Katebi wants to control the pace but Westside is squirming around nicely.
Katebi breaks from Westside's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Westside is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katebi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Westside can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reza Katebi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teddy Westside is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katebi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Westside turns into him and now he's in Katebi's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teddy Westside.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westside, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Westside!
Teddy Westside seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes into the arena with Trendy blaring out of the sound system. Rockzo has chosen I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Suneet Chandler 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suneet Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockzo shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler misses with the combination.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rockzo.
Rockzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rockzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler content to control rather than advance.
Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockzo defends it well.
Chandler is looking for a kimura but Rockzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chandler to get the leverage.
Rockzo moves into full guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockzo has Chandler pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rockzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockzo keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Suneet Chandler.
Rockzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler trying to work for an americana but Rockzo has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rockzo keeps moving.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Rockzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockzo trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Rockzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chandler looking for a guillotine here but Rockzo defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rockzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rockzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully.
Rockzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rockzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler working for a triangle but Rockzo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Suneet Chandler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chandler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rockzo dives on top into guard.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully.
Rockzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockzo is aware though and is defending well.
Rockzo wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Rockzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockzo cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully.
Rockzo advances position into side control!
Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chandler won't allow Rockzo to pass to mount.
Rockzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rockzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Rockzo eventually gives up the hold.
Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockzo pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockzo.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockzo winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Rockzo eventually gives up the hold.
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
Rockzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Rockzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockzo is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
Rockzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rockzo connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple.
Rockzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockzo trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Rockzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rockzo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler wants to improve his position but Rockzo is controlling well.
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockzo seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt.
Doctor Rockzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockzo trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Rockzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Rockzo misses with a wild combination.
Rockzo connects with the punch.
Chandler moves out of range as Rockzo throws a body kick.
Rockzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Rockzo is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chandler as he jumps to the side.
Suneet Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Rockzo.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Rockzo scores with a jab to the head.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockzo tries to sprawl but Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo actively working from the bottom here.
Rockzo is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.
Rockzo tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler wants to control but Rockzo is keeping him busy.
Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockzo is just riding it out for now. Chandler eventually gives up the hold.
Rockzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Rockzo is defending well.
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockzo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rockzo is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockzo is concentrating on defense, preventing Chandler from advancing position.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Rockzo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doctor Rockzo.
Well Rockzo 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doctor Rockzo!
As Doctor Rockzo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Ah-ka-ka-ka-yeah! Woooooo cocaine and hookers! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews cracks Everyday with a good jab.
Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matthews throws a hook but Everyday blocks it.
Everyday misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Everyday defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Everyday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Everyday cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herb Everyday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everyday.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Everyday.
An inside leg kick lands from Everyday.
Everyday throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Everyday - just one landing.
Everyday tries to land a leg kick but Matthews saw it coming and moves away.
Everyday drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Everyday wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Everyday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Everyday manages to pass to side control.
Everyday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
Everyday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Everyday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matthews pushes Everyday off looking to stand but Everyday dives back in and keeps control.
Everyday slips a nice elbow through Matthews's hands, connecting with Matthews's forehead.
Everyday thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Everyday is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Everyday looks to land a strike but Matthews avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but Everyday is having none of it.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everyday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Everyday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Everyday scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A low kick from Everyday misses
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Everyday scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Everyday lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Everyday.
Everyday shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Everyday stops Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Everyday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Everyday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Matthews could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Everyday has cracked it and Matthews is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Everyday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herb Everyday!
Herb Everyday thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Leloup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leloup has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. Jon Leloup has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kyle Romo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Leloup!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leloup moves out of range as Romo throws a body kick.
Romo thows a body shot but no joy.
Leloup throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romo.
Romo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leloup. That did some damage!
Leloup lands a jab to the head.
Leloup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leloup misses with a hook. Romo ducked under it nicely.
Jon Leloup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leloup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romo counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romo.
Romo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leloup's face.
It looks like Jon Leloup has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leloup tries to break the clinch but Romo is controlling the position.
Leloup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leloup checks a leg kick.
Leloup throws an overhand right that lands on Romo's shoulder, as Romo tries to avoid the shot.
Romo throws a leg kick but Leloup checks it.
Leloup tries to move into range but Romo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leloup throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo misses with a body shot.
Leloup misses with a hook
and Romo counters with a nice uppercut.
Leloup connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romo momentarily.
Romo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Leloup does it's job there.
Romo misses with a wild body shot.
Leloup misses with a left hand
and Romo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leloup misses with a hook
and Leloup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leloup throws a body punch but Romo moves out of range.
Romo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leloup checks it well.
Leloup takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leloup misses with a body shot.
Leloup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo throws a body kick that misses.
Leloup lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Leloup does no damage.
Romo lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Leloup blocks the leg kick.
Romo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leloup manages to avoid it.
Romo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romo moves into the clinch.
Leloup working hard to break the clinch.
Leloup can't break the clinch.
Leloup blocks an uppercut.
Romo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leloup is keeping busy.
Romo misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo connects with a knee to the head.
Romo tries a knee to the head but Leloup blocks it.
Romo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leloup stalling in the clinch but Romo improves position.
Leloup tries to break the clinch but Romo is controlling the position.
Leloup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leloup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leloup thinking.
Leloup misses with a body punch
and Romo counters with an outside leg kick.
Leloup looks to throw the jab but Romo is out of range.
Romo is looking to slow Leloup down with leg kicks.
Leloup misses with a right hand
and Romo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leloup misses with a left hand
and Romo counters with a low kick, right behind Leloup 's knee.
Romo stuns Leloup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leloup looks winded!
Leloup misses the jab.
Romo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leloup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo connects with a nice looking jab.
Leloup is rocked!
Romo rushes Leloup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romo struggles to land a body shot inside as Leloup controls his hands.
Romo lands a knee to the head.
Leloup is still on wobbly legs! Can Romo finish him?
Romo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leloup's face.
Leloup is trying to break the clinch but Romo is controlling him.
Leloup has had enough of the clinch but Romo keeps him there for the moment.
Leloup breaks from the clinch.
Leloup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romo is looking to score with low kicks.
Leloup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romo misses with a straight right.
Leloup seems to have recovered his senses.
Leloup swats away the attempt to clinch by Romo.
Romo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leloup misses with a looping left.
Romo digs a good body shot into Leloup's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kyle Romo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Leloup's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leloup moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leloup throws a solid leg kick but Romo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leloup.
John Kyle Romo is winning the standup battle so far.
Leloup throws a looping overhand right but Romo ducks down to avoid it.
Leloup uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romo.
Romo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romo lands with a kick to the temple. Leloup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leloup takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leloup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leloup.
Nice body kick from Romo.
A combination from Leloup does no damage.
Romo misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leloup throws a right hand that misses
and Romo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romo.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head.
Romo throws a head punch that misses.
Romo lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romo obliges.
Romo lands a hook that snaps the head of Leloup backwards.
Leloup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leloup takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Jon Leloup's cut even more.
Leloup is breathing heavily.
Leloup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romo creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Leloup's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Leloup drops to his knees and Romo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kyle Romo!
John Kyle Romo retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking John Kyle Romo 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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