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SFC 28: Ako vs Chalas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Colon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gummidge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gummidge scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Colon throws an elbow but misses.
Gummidge throws a head punch that misses.
Gummidge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colon's efforts to push away.
Gummidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Colon blocking some punches.
Colon is trying to break the clinch but Gummidge has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Colon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Gummidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gummidge dodges an elbow strike from Colon.
Gummidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gummidge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gummidge is keeping busy.
Gummidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gummidge.
Gummidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colon goes for a takedown attempt but Gummidge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gummidge clinches up with Colon and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gummidge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gummidge.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gummidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gummidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Gummidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gummidge misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge controlling the action here for a moment.
Gummidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gummidge misses with an uppercut. Colon saw that one coming.
Colon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gummidge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Colon.
Gummidge clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colon prevents a body shot from Gummidge.
Gummidge throws a head punch that misses.
Colon is trying to push Gummidge away but Gummidge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gummidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gummidge.
Gummidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gummidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gummidge moves into the clinch successfully.
Gummidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gummidge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gummidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gummidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gummidge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Colon being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gummidge effectively controlling the action here.
Colon blocking some punches.
Gummidge lands a nice uppercut.
Colon can't break the clinch.
Gummidge lands an uppercut.
Gummidge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gummidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gummidge.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gummidge tries to throw a body punch but Colon avoids it by throwing Gummidge back against the cage.
Gummidge is pushing Colon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gummidge misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Gummidge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gummidge clinches with his opponent.
Colon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gummidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gummidge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gummidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Gummidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gummidge lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gummidge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gummidge.
Colon wants to break free but Gummidge has control.
Colon is working for takedown but Gummidge is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Gummidge fails to land.
Colon wants a takedown but no success here.
Gordon Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Colon.
Gummidge working aggressively here.
Colon takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gummidge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colon up against the cage.
Colon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gummidge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gummidge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gummidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gummidge manages to break the clinch.
Colon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gummidge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Colon looking to slow down the pace here.
Gummidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gummidge fails to land.
Gordon Gummidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colon is working for takedown but Gummidge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gummidge lands a right hand.
Colon is rocked!
Gummidge working aggressively here.
Colon stalling in the clinch but Gummidge improves position.
Gummidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colon is still on wobbly legs! Can Gummidge finish him?
Colon is trying to break free.
Gummidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon blocking some punches.
Gummidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gummidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gummidge working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gummidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gummidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gummidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Colon seems to have recovered his senses.
Gummidge throws a big uppercut that drops Colon! More strikes from Gummidge and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Colon lies dazed against the cage as Gummidge celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Gummidge!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Chatillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Chatillon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Chatillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatillon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chatillon throws an overhand right that lands on Apple's shoulder, as Apple tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Chatillon. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Chatillon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chatillon misses with an uppercut. Apple saw that one coming.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chatillon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apple counters by moving into the clinch.
Apple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple tries to stall but Chatillon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apple manages to break the clinch.
Chatillon throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Chatillon looks to land a combination but Apple avoids it well.
Apple fails with the takedown.
Thomas Chatillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Chatillon misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatillon misses with a jab to the body
and Apple counters with a thumping low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple wants to clinch up but Chatillon keeps it at a distance.
Chatillon misses the shot to the body.
Chatillon takes a swing at Apple's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apple. Chatillon shrugs it off though.
Chatillon shoots in for a double leg but Apple sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apple lands a nice hook to Chatillon's body. Chatillon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chatillon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Apple controls Chatillon momentarily but Chatillon frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatillon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apple wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatillon wants to pass the guard but Apple is keeping the position.
Chatillon advances to half guard.
Chatillon wants to take a breather but Apple is having none of it.
Chatillon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Apple is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Chatillon!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Chatillon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is VOICES. Costello comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Costello!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Orton.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
You can see the frustration on Costello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orton in side control, throwing shots but Costello defends.
Orton tries to move to mount but Costello blocks the move with his legs.
Costello can't do much from the bottom here.
Orton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orton 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.
Costello wants to control but Orton postures up.
Costello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Costello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Orton's guard! Nice work there by Costello!
Orton looking for a guillotine here but Costello defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costello lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costello forces his way into half guard.
Orton moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costello wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Costello trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orton's guard.
Orton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Costello would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Costello from controlling successfully.
Orton looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerry Costello was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Orton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Costello's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton wants to control but Costello is keeping him busy.
Orton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orton is looking for a kimura but Costello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orton to get the leverage.
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costello keeps working.
Costello tries to roll over but Orton keeps him under control.
Orton passes to side control.
Costello is not content to let Orton control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to get an arm triangle but Costello is defending well.
Orton blocks the strikes from Costello.
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costello keeps working.
Costello manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orton's best efforts.
Costello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Costello trying to hold on to Orton's head to control him but Orton postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton wants to control but Costello is keeping him busy.
Costello is defending against the submission attempts here by Orton.
Orton wants to take a breather but Costello is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Orton lands a really nice looking cross but Costello seems unphased.
Orton leaves Costello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costello's waist but Costello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orton off to one side.
Costello forces Orton back against the cage and clinches.
Orton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Costello to keep the fight standing.
Costello stalling.
Costello tries to pull guard but Orton won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello pulls guard.
Orton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costello's guard.
Costello wants to control but Orton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orton lands strikes from half guard.
Orton wants to take a breather but Costello is having none of it.
It looks like Orton is going to stand back up.
Costello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costello is looking for a sweep. Orton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orton is looking for a kimura here.
Costello tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton looking to secure an arm triangle but Costello defends it well.
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!
Costello tries to buck Orton off but Orton takes his back!
Orton lands a shot to the head.
Randy Orton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orton is looking for the choke from the back position but Costello is controlling his hands well.
Orton has got one arm under Costello's chin. This could be trouble... Costello trying to control the other hand but Orton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Costello has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Orton!
After the fight, Randy Orton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mejias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Mejias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mejias but Mejias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mejias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mejias has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Boyd defend it? Mejias steps over the head and cranks it - Boyd is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mejias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Mejias!
Luis Mejias really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Walker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Elcock.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Elcock blocks a leg kick.
Elcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Elcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker throws a head kick but Elcock moves out of range.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker clobbers Elcock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker tries a low kick but Elcock avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elcock's sensitive parts.
Walker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elcock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Elcock stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Elcock misses
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
A big right from Elcock misses.
Elcock throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Elcock thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elcock.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Elcock avoids it.
Elcock throws a big shot that misses.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Elcock moves out of range easily.
Elcock checks a leg kick.
Walker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elcock.
Elcock connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock misses with a jab to the body
and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elcock's knee momentarily.
Elcock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Elcock.
Elcock misses with a wild body shot.
Elcock throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elcock misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elcock connects with a single shot there.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Elcock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Elcock blocks a leg kick.
Elcock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker throws a front kick aimed at Elcock's knee but Elcock avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elcock throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elcock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Elcock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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 Shane Walker 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.
Elcock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Walker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Elcock will feel that in the morning.
Elcock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walker's head backwards.
Elcock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elcock thinking.
Elcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Walker tenderised Elcock's leg. Elcock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walker. Elcock shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Armando Elcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elcock throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Elcock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Elcock moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Elcock throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Elcock's calf.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Elcock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elcock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elcock manages to avoid it.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Elcock checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Elcock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elcock checks a leg kick.
Elcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcock.
Walker wants to slow Elcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Elcock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
Elcock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Elcock.
Elcock looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elcock checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Elcock moves out of range easily.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
Walker moves out of range as Elcock strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elcock works over Walker's head and body with a nice combination.
Elcock blocks a head kick by Walker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker scores with a head kick. Elcock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Walker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elcock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elcock.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elcock.
Elcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Elcock misses.
Elcock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Elcock blocks a head kick by Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elcock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Elcock lands with a good body shot.
Elcock throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Shane Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Elcock.
Walker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Elcock misses with a double jab.
Elcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Walker tenderised Elcock's leg. Elcock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elcock.
Elcock misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Elcock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elcock looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elcock tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elcock misses with a wild body shot.
Elcock ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elcock. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker cracks Elcock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armando Elcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Elcock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elcock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walker.
Elcock lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Elcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elcock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Elcock avoids the head kick by Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elcock misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shane Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Elcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amran Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Mckethan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amran Aliyev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amran Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayden Mckethan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mckethan. That did some damage!
Mckethan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Mckethan finds it's way through Aliyev's defenses.
Aliyev moves into range and clinches up with Mckethan.
Mckethan being controlled against the cage.
Aliyev works on Mckethan's body with a couple of short punches.
Aliyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aliyev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mckethan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mckethan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aliyev circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Mckethan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mckethan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aliyev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mckethan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aliyev manages to break the clinch.
Mckethan throws a series of punches but Aliyev avoids them all with ease.
Aliyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mckethan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aliyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mckethan scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Aliyev misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mckethan misses with the combination.
Mckethan misses with a two punch combination.
Mckethan swats away the attempt to clinch by Aliyev.
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mckethan.
Aliyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mckethan.
Aliyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mckethan!
A combination from Aliyev does no damage.
Mckethan misses with an uppercut. Aliyev saw that one coming.
Mckethan tests Aliyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mckethan connects with a single shot there.
Aliyev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mckethan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aliyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mckethan finds it's way round the side to connect with Aliyev's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aliyev lands with a right hand.
Mckethan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mckethan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckethan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aliyev circles away quickly and effectively.
Mckethan misses with a looping left.
Aliyev needs to keep his hands up - Mckethan had a free shot at his head there.
Aliyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mckethan.
Mckethan misses with an uppercut
and Aliyev counters with a three punch combo that has Mckethan backing up. Mckethan nods at Aliyev to acknowledge the strikes.
Mckethan throws the left hand but Aliyev avoids the punch easily.
Mckethan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aliyev motions for Mckethan to come forward. Aliyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aliyev lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Mckethan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aliyev drives through and clinches with Mckethan against the cage.
Aliyev slowing the pace effectively.
Mckethan jumps guard but Aliyev stands there with Mckethan around his waist. Mckethan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aliyev stalling.
Mckethan blocking some punches.
Aliyev stalling the fight.
Aliyev breaks from the clinch.
Mckethan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Mckethan. Those never looked like landing.
Aliyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mckethan counters with a one-two to the body.
Mckethan throws a right hand that Aliyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Aliyev also avoids with ease.
Aliyev throws a head kick that misses.
Mckethan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mckethan misses with a few strikes there.
Mckethan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aliyev moves away from the strike by Mckethan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Mckethan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aliyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mckethan throws out the jab.
Aliyev misses with a wild combination.
Mckethan throws out a loose jab but Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckethan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mckethan dips to his left and cracks Aliyev with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckethan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev forces Mckethan back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckethan managing to block the knees to the body from Aliyev.
Mckethan tries to pull guard but Aliyev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aliyev lands a right hand.
Mckethan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckethan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amran Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Mckethan.
Mckethan tries to pull guard but Aliyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Mckethan drops back down to his feet.
Mckethan tries to pull guard but Aliyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Mckethan drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev looking to throw knees to the head but Mckethan is blocking nicely.
Mckethan managing to block the knees to the body from Aliyev.
Mckethan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aliyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aliyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Mckethan avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckethan tries to pull guard but Aliyev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Mckethan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aliyev moves away from the strike by Mckethan.
Mckethan throws a series of punches but Aliyev moves out of range.
Mckethan swings widly with a right hand
and Aliyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Aliyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckethan.
Aliyev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mckethan misses the jab.
Mckethan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mckethan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aliyev under the eye.
Aliyev swinging wildly here.
Mckethan jabs Aliyev right on the nose. Aliyev blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckethan throws a nice looking combination but Aliyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aliyev is looking to clinch but Mckethan is avoiding it.
Aliyev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mckethan throws a series of punches but Aliyev avoids them all with ease.
Mckethan missing with a left hand there. Aliyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mckethan keeps the fight on the outside.
Mckethan connects with a right hand. Aliyev shakes it off.
Mckethan throws a right hand that Aliyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Aliyev also avoids with ease.
Mckethan scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev lands a head shot.
Mckethan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aliyev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jayden Mckethan has been cut.
Mckethan throws a hook to the side of Aliyev's head but Aliyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mckethan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aliyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mckethan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev throws a nice looking combination but Mckethan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mckethan misses with an uppercut
and Aliyev counters with a good low kick that Mckethan was not able to check.
Mckethan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aliyev.
Mckethan scores with a one two! Aliyev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Amran Aliyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckethan lands with a nice combination. Aliyev backs away looking to recover.
Mckethan throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aliyev throws a leg kick that misses.
Mckethan swinging wildly here.
Mckethan misses with the combination.
Aliyev scores with a shot to the body.
Aliyev has Mckethan up against the cage in a clinch.
Aliyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aliyev manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckethan throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Mckethan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aliyev.
Aliyev slips a jab and a cross from Mckethan.
Aliyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aliyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Mckethan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aliyev moves into the clinch successfully.
Amran Aliyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aliyev trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Mckethan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mckethan 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 Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Mckethan!
Jayden Mckethan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Jamison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bailey Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Vaughan with that takedown attempt.
Jamison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vaughan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vaughan dives in and grabs Jamison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes down on Vaughan's head and hops out.
A big right from Jamison misses.
Vaughan tries to clinch up but Jamison circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Jamison.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses.
Jamison throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vaughan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jamison leaves Vaughan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bailey Vaughan.
Vaughan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jamison.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison throws a sloppy head kick and Vaughan moves out of range easily.
Thomas Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamison as he avoids it easily.
Vaughan shoots in and drives through. Jamison sprawls well.
Jamison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jamison.
Vaughan looks winded!
Vaughan blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Jamison lands a really nice looking cross but Vaughan seems unphased.
It looks like Bailey Vaughan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughan wants to stay close but Jamison steps back to make room for something. Vaughan seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Jamison and Vaughan drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Jamison!
Thomas Jamison retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Thomas Jamison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Faragher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motörhead - Bomber. The key to victory for Jake Reed has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
195 lbs
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23
183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Reed!
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, Billy Faragher!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faragher was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Faragher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Faragher ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Faragher.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Faragher sees coming a mile off.
Faragher avoids the head kick by Reed.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Faragher's torso.
Reed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reed throws a hook but Faragher avoids it easily.
Reed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faragher's head.
Reed misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Billy Faragher has been cut.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Faragher moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Faragher blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed throws a head kick but Faragher moves out of range.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Faragher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faragher blocks a head kick by Reed.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed staying out of range there.
Jake Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faragher.
Reed throws a hook but Faragher blocks it.
Reed misses with the combination.
Faragher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faragher scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a push kick but Faragher slaps the foot to one side.
Faragher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Faragher misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick but Faragher moves out of range.
Faragher moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
Reed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faragher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Faragher manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed prevents Faragher from moving into mount.
Reed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reed tries to get out of the position.
Faragher grinds an elbow into Reed's temple.
Faragher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faragher cracks Reed with a big right hand but Reed just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Faragher.
Reed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Faragher.
Faragher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Faragher wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Faragher tries to score with some ground and pound. Reed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Faragher has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Reed is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Faragher yanks on the arm and Reed is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Faragher.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Faragher!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Grabapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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21
164 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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168 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lalli Koylio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Newton Grabapple!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koylio tries for a takedown but Grabapple sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grabapple connects with a right hand. Koylio shakes it off.
Koylio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grabapple defending well as Koylio loads up on a big left hand.
Koylio walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabapple. Koylio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabapple throws a nice looking combination but Koylio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koylio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koylio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koylio lands a jab to Grabapple's midsection.
Koylio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grabapple throws a shot from downtown. Koylio moves away and avoids it.
Grabapple tries to clinch but Koylio moves out of range.
Grabapple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koylio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grabapple digs a good hook to Koylio's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabapple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koylio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabapple throws a jab when Koylio was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Grabapple. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grabapple.
Grabapple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koylio was well out of range. Poor timing from Grabapple.
Grabapple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Grabapple.
Grabapple looks to land a right hand but Koylio moved out of range.
Grabapple tries to clinch but Koylio is having none of it.
Grabapple has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grabapple scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grabapple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koylio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koylio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Grabapple finds it's way through Koylio's defenses.
Grabapple defending well as Koylio loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koylio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabapple is fending him off so far but Koylio persists. Nope, Grabapple circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalli Koylio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grabapple, as that shot connected.
Koylio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabapple.
Grabapple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koylio.
Grabapple lands a really nice looking cross but Koylio seems unphased.
Koylio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koylio is rocked!
Grabapple throws a right and a left that Koylio avoids nicely.
Oh Koylio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabapple throws a series of punches but Koylio avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Koylio.
Koylio seems to have got his legs back now.
Grabapple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grabapple throws a left that rocks Koylio and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Grabapple dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Koylio regain composure!
Koylio regains half guard, as Grabapple was trying to land strikes.
Grabapple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grabapple.
Koylio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grabapple throws a strike but Koylio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grabapple wants to stand and escape but Koylio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koylio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grabapple's guard.
Koylio prevents Grabapple from standing back up.
Koylio content to control rather than advance.
Grabapple wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabapple looks winded!
Koylio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koylio moves nicely into side control.
Grabapple is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koylio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koylio controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koylio working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Grabapple 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.
Koylio shoots in but no luck this time.
Grabapple throws a looping overhand right but Koylio ducks down to avoid it.
Koylio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabapple misses with a hook. Koylio ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Koylio misses.
Grabapple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koylio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grabapple wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Koylio lands a few punches from side control.
Koylio staying calm.
Grabapple is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio controlling the position from side mount.
Koylio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koylio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grabapple's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lalli Koylio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koylio working the ground and pound.
Koylio working the body and head with strikes.
Koylio in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Koylio is looking to take a break and control but Grabapple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio lands a few punches from side control.
Grabapple pushes Koylio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koylio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Grabapple is letting Koylio control him for a moment.
Grabapple tries to escape but Koylio is in control.
Koylio landing strikes.
Check out the look on Koylio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabapple wants to get back to his feet.
Grabapple is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Koylio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grabapple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grabapple is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koylio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio slows the pace down.
Koylio working the ground and pound from side control.
Grabapple is trying to escape the position but Koylio is controlling the position.
Grabapple is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koylio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grabapple is breathing heavily.
Koylio works to advance to full mount. Grabapple defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Grabapple is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Koylio unloading with bombs!
Koylio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koylio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabapple wants to get back to his feet.
Koylio content just to control the position here.
Grabapple is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Grabapple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koylio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koylio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koylio raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Koylio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grabapple defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koylio.
A punch combination from Grabapple misses.
Newton Grabapple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koylio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabapple.
Grabapple misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koylio.
Grabapple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koylio closes the distance and clinches.
Koylio tries to throw a body punch but Grabapple avoids it by throwing Koylio back against the cage.
Koylio lands a body shot.
Koylio can't find room to land a body shot as Grabapple controls the action.
Grabapple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koylio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grabapple wants to get back to striking at distance but Koylio won't allow it.
Grabapple tries to throw a body punch but Koylio avoids it by throwing Grabapple back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Koylio.
Grabapple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grabapple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koylio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grabapple trying to stall but Koylio improves his position.
Grabapple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grabapple displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koylio.
Newton Grabapple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koylio keeps the fight on the outside.
Koylio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grabapple slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabapple moves away.
Grabapple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koylio moves away.
Grabapple throws a jab but it's blocked by Koylio.
Koylio misses the shot to the body.
Grabapple swinging wildly here.
Grabapple is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koylio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grabapple's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koylio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grabapple is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Koylio dives into side control.
Koylio prevents Grabapple from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabapple is looking to get back to his feet here but Koylio is keeping cool and he's managed to take Grabapple's back.
Koylio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grabapple controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Koylio controls the action.
Koylio softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Koylio lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Koylio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koylio lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Grabapple.
Grabapple is rocked!
Koylio connects with a couple of big shots that have Grabapple covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Grabapple! Koylio fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalli Koylio!
Lalli Koylio is the new lightweight champion!
Lalli Koylio 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mamaw Ako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chalas has chosen Chubby Jag-U.O.E.N.O as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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28
136 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamaw Ako!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ako keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Luis Chalas has been cut.
Ako connects with a looping right hand.
Chalas is rocked!
A jab from Ako does it's job there.
Chalas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ako finish him?
Chalas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ako lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Chalas is looking to close the distance but Ako sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Chalas crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Chalas is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mamaw Ako!
Mamaw Ako retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Mamaw Ako, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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