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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Chain!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith works over Chain's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Chain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chain tries to improve position but can't.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Chain get back to his feet.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chain misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Chain takes one to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Chain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chain's guard now.
Felix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith stands and steps away. Chain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chain fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Chain fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chain is keeping the position for now.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith wants to stand but Chain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chain is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chain fails with the takedown
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chain looks gassed!
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chain's guard.
Chain controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Chain is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chain tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Chain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Chain backing up. Chain nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Chain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Chain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chain!
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Smith 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.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Chain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chain misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Chain backing up. Chain nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Chain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Felix Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Chain fails with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Felix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chain.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chain's guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chain avoids them all with ease.
Chain slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Chain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chain tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks to land a combination but Chain avoids it well.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chain at a distance.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Felix Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chain is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chain wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chain to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Chain shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chain's hands.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chain was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Chain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Chain is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets to his feet - Chain follows without any prompting.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Chain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chain.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith stands up and waves to Chain to follow him.
Smith throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Chain has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chain sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Felix Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Chain has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chain trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Chain should have avoided that one.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chain manages to get to full guard.
Chain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith won't allow Chain to sweep him here.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Chain get back to his feet.
Chain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chain's half guard.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Chain get back to his feet.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith scores with a takedown into Chain's guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chain can do to turn this around?
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith stands and steps away. Chain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Chain backs away looking to recover.
Chain misses with a takedown
and Chain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination. Chain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Chain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chris Chain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chain lands with a nice body kick.
Chain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Felix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chain's guard.
Chain keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Chain is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Felix Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith gets to his feet - Chain follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pattison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Human Drive-in HiFi as his entrance music. John Adams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robert Pattison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Adams!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams throws a series of punches but Pattison avoids them all with ease.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pattison seems keen to control Adams's posture.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams tries to stand but Pattison is controlling from the bottom.
Pattison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Pattison is defending well.
Adams wants to stand up but Pattison has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Adams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams looks gassed!
Pattison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams tries to stand and escape but Pattison is controlling the position.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is looking for a kimura but Pattison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage.
Pattison tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattison is trying to control but can't.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adams lands strikes from half guard.
Adams decides to return to a standing position.
Adams throws a right and a left that Pattison avoids nicely.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Pattison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pattison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams throws a right hand that Pattison ducks under and follows up with a left that Pattison also avoids with ease.
Pattison tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Adams throws a series of punches but Pattison avoids them all with ease.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Pattison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pattison moves out of range as Adams throws a body kick.
Adams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pattison if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Pattison's ribs.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Pattison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pattison looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Adams looks to land a combination but Pattison avoids it well.
A head kick from Pattison lands but Adams takes it in his stride.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams scores with a one two! Pattison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pattison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pattison is rocked!
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adams scores with a nice right hand.
John Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adams delivers a nice body kick.
Adams looks to land a combination but Pattison avoids it well.
Adams lands with a nice combination. Pattison backs away looking to recover.
Pattison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Pattison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattison blocks the body kick.
Pattison seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams throws a head kick that misses
and Pattison counters with a takedown into side control.
Adams throws Pattison to one side and escapes!
Adams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams gets to his feet. Pattison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Pattison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adams's guard.
John Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams pushes Pattison off and scrambles back to his feet.
Adams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Adams duly obliges.
Robert Pattison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams digs a good hook to Pattison's body.
Adams is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pattison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adams - the referee stops the clock and Pattison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adams. Pattison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Pattison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Pattison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pattison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks to land a combination but Pattison avoids it well.
Pattison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pattison fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Pattison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pattison.
Pattison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pattison lands a jab to Adams's midsection.
Adams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pattison.
Pattison dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams looks for the body kick but Pattison saw that one coming.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pattison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pattison gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pattison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adams is proving hard to escape from.
Adams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pattison off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Pattison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Pattison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pattison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Adams duly obliges.
Adams cracks Pattison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pattison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adams looks to land a combination but Pattison avoids it well.
Pattison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks for the body kick but Pattison saw that one coming.
Pattison blocks the body kick.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pattison will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams throws a lazy head kick
and Pattison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Pattison sits in half guard.
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adams misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Pattison or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams catches Pattison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adams fakes the leg kick and cracks Pattison in the body.
Adams throws a series of punches but Pattison avoids them all with ease.
Adams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pattison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pattison did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Pattison defends it.
Pattison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Adams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pattison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattison wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robert Pattison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pattison controls his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Fritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phillip Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santana Fritz!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fritz throws a nice looking combination but Olsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olsen throwing shots but Fritz is blocking nicely.
Olsen is controlling the pace.
Fritz is refusing to be controlled, as Olsen sits in half guard.
Olsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fritz wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Olsen wants to take a breather but Fritz is having none of it.
Olsen wants to pass to mount but Fritz is defending the position.
Olsen controlling the action here.
Olsen wants to pass to mount but Fritz is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Olsen is keen to just control but Fritz is a slippery customer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Phillip Olsen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fritz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Fritz.
Fritz missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fritz tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fritz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olsen.
Fritz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olsen. That did some damage!
Fritz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Olsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olsen tries to bum rush Fritz with a series of wild strikes but Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fritz misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
Olsen throws a right hand that Fritz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fritz also avoids with ease.
Fritz ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Olsen tries to clinch but Fritz is having none of it.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fritz.
Fritz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fritz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Olsen throws a nice looking combination but Fritz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fritz. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fritz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olsen misses with a double jab
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana Fritz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fritz avoids it really well and circles away.
Fritz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fritz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fritz duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Fritz.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Fritz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fritz fails to land with a series of punches.
Fritz swinging wildly here.
Fritz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Olsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fritz swinging wildly here.
Fritz dodges the punch combination from Olsen.
Olsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fritz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phillip Olsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fritz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen.
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fritz.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Olsen tries to bum rush Fritz with a series of wild strikes but Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Olsen.
Olsen trying to control the position but Fritz is working away.
Fritz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Olsen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen stops Fritz from getting back to his feet.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but Fritz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fritz is trying to stand back up but Olsen is controlling him
Olsen is pressing down on Fritz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fritz is holding on for now.
Olsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fritz is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fritz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Fritz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Olsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fritz scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Fritz both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz connects with a solid leg kick.
Fritz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fritz connects with a looping right hand.
Olsen is looking to clinch but Fritz is avoiding it.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
Fritz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olsen tries to clinch but Fritz moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Fritz.
Fritz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown but Fritz shows good takedown defense.
Fritz avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Olsen throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range.
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fritz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Fritz circles away.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Olsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olsen misses with a body punch
and Fritz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Fritz misses with a two punch combination.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fritz tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Olsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fritz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fritz misses with a two punch combination.
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 Phillip Olsen will probably get the nod.
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!
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fritz.
Olsen misses with a combination
and Fritz counters with a series of strikes. Olsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olsen misses with a body punch
and Fritz counters with a nice body shot.
Fritz scores with a jab. Olsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fritz misses with a combination
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fritz misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Fritz.
Fritz blocks a jab.
Fritz misses with a double jab.
Olsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fritz counters with a three punch combo that has Olsen backing up. Olsen nods at Fritz to acknowledge the strikes.
Fritz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fritz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fritz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz looks to land a combination. Olsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fritz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fritz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Olsen backs up against the cage.
Fritz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Olsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fritz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen.
Fritz misses with a body shot.
Santana Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olsen throws a right hand that Fritz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fritz also avoids with ease.
Fritz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fritz throws a series of punches but Olsen avoids them all with ease.
Fritz misses with a combination
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Santana Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fritz throws a one two combo.
Fritz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fritz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Olsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fritz tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt - Fritz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fritz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olsen. Olsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crunch! Fritz slams his shin into Olsen's torso.
Fritz's corner calls for a 1-2. Fritz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen throws a body punch but Fritz moves out of range.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Fritz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fritz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fritz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fritz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fritz misses with a combination
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Fritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fritz manages to avoid it.
Fritz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fritz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen misses with a double jab
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fritz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillip Olsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fritz.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
Fritz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Fritz moved out of range.
Fritz throws a combination. Olsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen misses with a straight right.
Fritz misses with a few strikes there.
Fritz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fritz throws a series of punches but Olsen moves out of range.
Fritz stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Fritz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Olsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Duc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Whip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duc comes into the arena with Cannibal Corpse - blaring out of the sound system. Whip has chosen BLUNT- as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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276 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Duc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Whip!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duc feints and as Whip raises his hands in defense, Duc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whip manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duc manages to get himself to full guard.
Duc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whip defends it easily.
Duc has his foot on Whip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whip works his way back into a safe position though.
Whip works over Duc with some ground and pound from guard.
Duc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whip defends it easily.
Whip distracts Duc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whip is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whip postures up and lands a big shot to Duc's brow.
It looks like Jean Duc has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whip.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whip works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Whip drops an elbow to the side of Duc's head.
Whip slips a nice elbow through Duc's hands, connecting with Duc's forehead.
Jean Duc's cut is getting worse.
Duc is breathing heavily.
Whip looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jean Duc's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean Duc's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Waldo Whip!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dino Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clavette comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Ablaze. Kimbo Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dino Clavette's chin.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Clavette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clavette misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clavette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Clavette moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Clavette has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clavette and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Clavette manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clavette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Clavette throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clavette avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Clavette avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie thumps Clavette with a low kick.
Clavette looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clavette.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Clavette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Clavette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Clavette scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Clavette trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to stand but Clavette is controlling the position.
Clavette scoring with some ground and pound.
Clavette trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clavette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clavette thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie has his foot on Clavette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clavette works his way back into a safe position though.
Clavette thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clavette's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Clavette defends easily.
Clavette trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Clavette isn't so interested in that idea.
Clavette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Clavette advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Clavette isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clavette is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clavette turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looks gassed!
Clavette prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Clavette scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clavette is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clavette slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clavette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clavette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is working an open guard so Clavette takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 Dino Clavette will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Clavette with that takedown attempt.
Clavette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clavette is trying to stand.
Gracie is stalling here. Clavette is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clavette has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Clavette decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clavette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Clavette with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clavette takes one to the chin there.
Clavette misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clavette slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Kimbo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clavette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clavette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Clavette misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Clavette defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clavette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Clavette's back!
Gracie scores with punches from the back.
Clavette trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Gracie is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gracie lands shots from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gracie. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gracie throwing damaging strikes from the back! Clavette could be in trouble here!
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!
Clavette looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Clavette is staying busy.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clavette is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Clavette tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clavette taking shots to the head.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Clavette is in trouble!
Clavette wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clavette's face.
Gracie trying to control but Clavette is having none of it.
Kimbo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette regains half guard.
Clavette gets full guard.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Clavette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clavette wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Clavette on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clavette shoots and misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clavette shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clavette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Clavette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie digs a good hook to Clavette's body.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clavette.
Clavette throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Clavette.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Clavette ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Clavette closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Clavette pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clavette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Clavette avoids nicely.
Clavette tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clavette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Clavette is a slippery customer.
Clavette tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clavette is trying to get back to full guard.
Clavette is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Clavette to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clavette looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clavette looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clavette!
Gracie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette working the head and body with strikes.
Clavette landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clavette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie pushes Clavette off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clavette throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Clavette.
Clavette with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Clavette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clavette's calf.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clavette misses with a looping left.
Clavette misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Clavette is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Clavette throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie scores with a one two! Clavette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Clavette is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clavette loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Clavette throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Clavette's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Clavette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Clavette is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is working Clavette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Hollsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hollsworth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ABK - Hollowpoint. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Hollsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Hollsworth avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollsworth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Hollsworth looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hollsworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hollsworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hollsworth throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Hollsworth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollsworth is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Hollsworth 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.
Hollsworth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hollsworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Hollsworth is looking to pass Silva's guard but actually Silva recovers to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hollsworth from controlling successfully.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hollsworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hollsworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hollsworth from controlling successfully.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva keeping full guard, as Hollsworth tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hollsworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Hollsworth getting side control.
Hollsworth not doing much here.
Hollsworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hollsworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hollsworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hollsworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hollsworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Hollsworth not doing much here.
Hollsworth works his way into side control.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Hollsworth scoring with strikes.
Hollsworth throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hollsworth wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Hollsworth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Hollsworth 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.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollsworth avoids the head kick by Silva.
Hollsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hollsworth.
Silva blocks a head kick by Hollsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hollsworth.
Hollsworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Hollsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollsworth slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva cracks Hollsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Hollsworth moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollsworth. Hollsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Hollsworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollsworth blocks a head kick by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook. Hollsworth ducked under it nicely.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollsworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Hollsworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hollsworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hollsworth prevents Silva from improving his position.
Hollsworth tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Hollsworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hollsworth wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Hollsworth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hollsworth is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
Hollsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Hollsworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hollsworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Hollsworth is out of range.
Hollsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollsworth avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick but Hollsworth moves out of range.
Abel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollsworth blocks a head kick by Silva.
Hollsworth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hollsworth throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abel Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Hollsworth moves out of range easily.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollsworth. Hollsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva leaves Hollsworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Hollsworth moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollsworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Hollsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Hollsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollsworth blocks a head kick by Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Hollsworth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Hollsworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hollsworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Hollsworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth postures up.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hollsworth kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hollsworth passes into half guard.
Hollsworth moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Hollsworth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva tries to hold on but Hollsworth postures up.
Hollsworth trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Hollsworth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Hollsworth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hollsworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Hollsworth landing punches.
Hollsworth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hollsworth unloading with bombs!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Hollsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollsworth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Hollsworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karter Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Karter Duxx enters the cage!
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Duxx!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Duxx.
Stone throws a hook but Duxx blocks it.
Duxx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duxx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone is breathing heavily.
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!
Duxx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duxx lands an elbow inside that Stone shrugs off.
It looks like Chris Stone has been cut.
Duxx lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Duxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duxx scores with a shot to the body.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duxx sends Stone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Duxx is motioning to the referee to let Stone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duxx.
Duxx changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duxx clinches up against the cage.
Duxx lands a shot to the body.
Duxx lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Chris Stone's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duxx creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Duxx.
Stone is rocked!
Duxx creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stone with a big uppercut! Stone tries to clinch up but Duxx pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Stone to the mat! Stone covers up and Duxx unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karter Duxx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limberdinkle has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urinus Limberdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels darts in and clinches Limberdinkle up against the cage.
Limberdinkle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Limberdinkle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Limberdinkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daniels tries to get out of the position.
Limberdinkle working some strikes from top position.
Limberdinkle being controlled here momentarily.
Limberdinkle thows a big elbow that misses.
Limberdinkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daniels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Limberdinkle has Daniels in his guard.
Daniels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Limberdinkle on the ground.
Daniels throws a strike but Limberdinkle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Limberdinkle thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Limberdinkle throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Limberdinkle thows a big elbow that misses.
Limberdinkle chips away with some ground and pound.
Limberdinkle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daniels pulls Limberdinkle in close to his closed guard and prevents Limberdinkle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Limberdinkle throwing strikes but missing.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Limberdinkle is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daniels holds on and takes a little breather.
Limberdinkle postures up.
Limberdinkle throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Limberdinkle trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to move into half guard but instead Limberdinkle has managed to sweep!
Limberdinkle throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Limberdinkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limberdinkle thows a big elbow that misses.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Limberdinkle throws and elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Limberdinkle's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Limberdinkle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Limberdinkle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Limberdinkle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Limberdinkle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daniels is positioning himself well to prevent Limberdinkle advancing to mount.
Limberdinkle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Limberdinkle thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Daniels to regain full guard.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Limberdinkle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Limberdinkle manages to get himself to full guard.
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Limberdinkle with that takedown attempt.
Daniels with a jab.
Limberdinkle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Limberdinkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels keeps Limberdinkle at a distance using the push kick.
Daniels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daniels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Limberdinkle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Limberdinkle is breathing heavily.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Daniels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daniels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daniels connects with a high kick.
Daniels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daniels clinches up with Limberdinkle and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Limberdinkle blocks it with crossed arms.
Limberdinkle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daniels looking to throw knees to the head but Limberdinkle is blocking nicely.
Daniels connects with a knee to the head.
Daniels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Daniels.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Limberdinkle avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Limberdinkle is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Limberdinkle's face.
Daniels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clayton Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urinus Limberdinkle.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but Limberdinkle blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Limberdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Limberdinkle's face.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Limberdinkle managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Limberdinkle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Limberdinkle lands an elbow inside that Daniels shrugs off.
Daniels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Limberdinkle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Limberdinkle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Limberdinkle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Limberdinkle working away.
Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands a nice forearm strike.
Daniels managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Limberdinkle.
Sloppy strikes there by Limberdinkle.
Daniels managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Limberdinkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels defending against the ground and pound.
Daniels sneaks back into half guard.
Limberdinkle lands with a punch from half guard.
Daniels regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniels managing to control the position.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Limberdinkle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Limberdinkle controlling him for the moment.
Daniels controls Limberdinkle momentarily but Limberdinkle frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Limberdinkle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daniels walks forward, straight into a front kick from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle throws a sloppy head kick
and Daniels counters by clinching up.
Limberdinkle tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Daniels dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick which misses Daniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniels tries to avoid it.
Limberdinkle tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Limberdinkle misses the shot to the body.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Limberdinkle circles away and keeps his distance.
Limberdinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Limberdinkle.
Daniels prevents the takedown attempt.
Limberdinkle misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Limberdinkle blocks with his arms.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Limberdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clayton Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urinus Limberdinkle.
Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Limberdinkle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clayton Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels has closed the distance and engaged Limberdinkle in a clinch.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but Limberdinkle blocks it.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Limberdinkle avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Limberdinkle avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Limberdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels cracks Limberdinkle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Limberdinkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Limberdinkle throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
Limberdinkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Limberdinkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Limberdinkle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily.
Limberdinkle swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels throws a body kick the misses
and Limberdinkle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Limberdinkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Limberdinkle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Urinus Limberdinkle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Limberdinkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Limberdinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daniels throws a head kick but Limberdinkle moves out of range.
Limberdinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Limberdinkle. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a head kick but Limberdinkle moves out of range.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Limberdinkle is predictable there
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Limberdinkle on that attempt.
Daniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Limberdinkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daniels tries to land a leg kick but Limberdinkle saw it coming and moves away.
Daniels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Limberdinkle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daniels is out of range and Limberdinkle settles back down.
Limberdinkle shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Limberdinkle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clayton Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels scores with a three punch combo!
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels connects with a single shot there.
Limberdinkle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daniels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Limberdinkle looks to throw a body kick
and Daniels counters with a solid body kick.
Limberdinkle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Limberdinkle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Limberdinkle misses with a two punch combination.
Limberdinkle thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it
and Daniels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limberdinkle goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Limberdinkle moves out of range easily.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Limberdinkle back into the cage.
Daniels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Limberdinkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Limberdinkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daniels's brow.
Limberdinkle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daniels.
Daniels landing knees to the body.
Daniels with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Daniels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill has chosen Doomsword as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Charyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown.
Mac Cumhaill shoots for a takedown but Charyak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charyak closes the distance and pushes Mac Cumhaill back into the cage.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charyak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brad Charyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Charyak stops a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
Charyak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charyak.
Mac Cumhaill looks gassed!
Charyak lands a nice shot to the body.
Charyak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac Cumhaill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Charyak is leaning against Mac Cumhaill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Charyak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mac Cumhaill up against the cage.
Charyak with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fionn Mac Cumhaill has been cut.
Good body shot from Charyak.
Charyak is leaning against Mac Cumhaill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Charyak.
Charyak lands a knee to the body.
Charyak cracks Mac Cumhaill with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Charyak - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Charyak.
Charyak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Charyak.
Charyak lands with a right to the head.
Charyak crunches a lovely knee into Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Charyak.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charyak.
A left hand lands to the body for Charyak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charyak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Charyak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Charyak scores with a knee to the head.
Charyak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mac Cumhaill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Charyak.
Mac Cumhaill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charyak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Charyak lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Charyak as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Charyak obliges.
A short right from Charyak on the inside.
Charyak cracks Mac Cumhaill with a nice body shot.
Charyak avoiding damage.
Charyak landing knees to the body.
Charyak with a knee to the head.
Charyak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charyak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Charyak gets underhooks to prevent Mac Cumhaill 's takedown attempt.
Charyak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charyak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Charyak.
Charyak stops a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charyak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charyak scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Charyak.
Nice body punch from Charyak - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Charyak.
Charyak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac Cumhaill 's face.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charyak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Charyak lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Cumhaill can't get the takedown.
Charyak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charyak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Charyak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charyak.
Mac Cumhaill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Charyak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charyak swinging wildly here.
Mac Cumhaill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charyak tries to avoid it but Mac Cumhaill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charyak to the ground. Charyak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charyak takes the fight into the clinch.
Charyak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Charyak.
Charyak scores with a knee to the head.
Charyak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac Cumhaill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Charyak has Mac Cumhaill pressed against the cage.
Mac Cumhaill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Charyak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charyak darts in and clinches Mac Cumhaill up against the cage.
Charyak landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Charyak.
A body shot lands from Charyak.
Mac Cumhaill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charyak lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Charyak.
Charyak has Mac Cumhaill pressed against the cage.
Mac Cumhaill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Charyak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Charyak.
Charyak effectively controlling the action here.
Charyak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charyak crunches a lovely knee into Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage.
Charyak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac Cumhaill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mac Cumhaill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Charyak prevents it.
Charyak controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Charyak.
Mac Cumhaill has Charyak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charyak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charyak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac Cumhaill 's face.
Charyak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Cumhaill backwards.
Charyak slowing the pace effectively.
Charyak gets underhooks to prevent Mac Cumhaill 's takedown attempt.
Mac Cumhaill can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charyak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charyak is working Mac Cumhaill over against the cage.
Charyak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charyak controlling the action here for a moment.
Charyak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Charyak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fionn Mac Cumhaill 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Charyak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charyak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charyak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charyak wants it to stay on the feet.
Charyak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Cumhaill .
Charyak works Mac Cumhaill 's body with a nice hook.
Charyak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mac Cumhaill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charyak.
Charyak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charyak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Cumhaill takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charyak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charyak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charyak lands a right hook to the body.
Mac Cumhaill takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Charyak has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charyak presses Mac Cumhaill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charyak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Cumhaill can do to turn this around?
Charyak lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Cumhaill backwards.
Charyak scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charyak lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Charyak.
Knees to the body from Charyak.
Nice body punch from Charyak - that landed with a thud.
Charyak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac Cumhaill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Charyak lands a nice shot to the body.
Charyak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charyak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Charyak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac Cumhaill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brad Charyak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Charyak presses Mac Cumhaill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charyak digs a right hand underneath Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage. Mac Cumhaill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charyak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Charyak scores with a knee to the head.
Charyak keeps control of Mac Cumhaill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Charyak lands a knee to the body.
Charyak connects with a knee to the head.
Charyak is pressed up against the cage. Mac Cumhaill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Charyak down to the mat. Charyak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Charyak.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Charyak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mac Cumhaill .
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mac Cumhaill throws a big right hand that misses.
Charyak keeping full guard, as Mac Cumhaill tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control the position from guard on top but Charyak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charyak pulls Mac Cumhaill in close to prevent any damage.
Mac Cumhaill prevents Charyak from getting back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mac Cumhaill has a takedown stuffed.
Brad Charyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Charyak shows good takedown defense.
Charyak connects with a high kick.
Brad Charyak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charyak is looking to slow Mac Cumhaill down with leg kicks.
Charyak cracks Mac Cumhaill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charyak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac Cumhaill .
Charyak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charyak lands a head kick!
Charyak tests Mac Cumhaill 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a takedown attempt - Charyak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brad Charyak is winning the standup battle so far.
Charyak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a double leg but Charyak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charyak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Charyak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Charyak scoring well with a low kick there.
Mac Cumhaill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charyak. Charyak obviously looking to wear him down.
Charyak takes the fight into the clinch.
Charyak is leaning against Mac Cumhaill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charyak stalling against the cage.
Charyak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
A short body shot lands from Charyak as the two fighters clinch.
Charyak is pushing Mac Cumhaill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charyak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charyak landing knees to the body.
Charyak digs a right hand into Mac Cumhaill 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac Cumhaill 's gas tank.
Charyak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Charyak just leaning against Mac Cumhaill , taking a breather.
Mac Cumhaill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Charyak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Charyak lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charyak with a knee to the head.
Mac Cumhaill tries to score a body lock takedown but Charyak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Charyak leaning against his opponent.
Charyak lands a good knee to the midsection. Mac Cumhaill won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charyak.
Charyak lands a good knee to the midsection. Mac Cumhaill won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Charyak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fionn Mac Cumhaill 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Charyak scores with a four punch combination!
Charyak connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Charyak - just one landing.
Charyak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a hook. Charyak ducked under it nicely.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charyak defends it nicely.
Charyak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac Cumhaill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Charyak moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Charyak.
Charyak pushes Mac Cumhaill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Charyak lands a nice shot to the body.
Charyak lands a knee to the body.
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!
Charyak landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charyak just leaning against Mac Cumhaill , taking a breather.
Charyak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Cumhaill backwards.
Charyak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charyak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Cumhaill .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Charyak.
Charyak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Charyak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Charyak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac Cumhaill 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charyak.
Charyak lands a knee to the head.
Mac Cumhaill tries to score a body lock takedown but Charyak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Charyak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mac Cumhaill or not.
Charyak lands a nice shot to the body.
Charyak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Charyak with a knee to the head.
Charyak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mac Cumhaill up against the cage.
Charyak crunches a lovely knee into Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage.
Charyak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mac Cumhaill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Charyak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brad Charyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Charyak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charyak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charyak pushes Mac Cumhaill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Charyak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charyak with a knee to the head.
Charyak scores with a shoulder strike.
Mac Cumhaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charyak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Charyak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Cumhaill .
Charyak scores with a knee to the head.
Charyak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mac Cumhaill has picked Charyak up - he's going for a ride! Mac Cumhaill dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Charyak wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill stops Charyak from getting back to his feet.
Charyak is trying to get back to full guard.
Mac Cumhaill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill seems to be looking for submissions.
Charyak has one foot on Mac Cumhaill 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Mac Cumhaill or perhaps it was just good defense by Charyak which made him look bad.
Charyak rushes Mac Cumhaill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charyak lands a nice knee to the body.
Charyak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Charyak lands a body shot.
Charyak is pressed up against the cage. Mac Cumhaill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Charyak down to the mat. Charyak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charyak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charyak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Cumhaill doesn't seem bothered though.
Charyak throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charyak.
Charyak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charyak throws a head kick that Mac Cumhaill semi-blocks.
Charyak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill throws a sloppy body shot
and Charyak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mac Cumhaill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Charyak!
Charyak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charyak is trying to stand up here but Mac Cumhaill is controlling him well.
Charyak is defending against the submission attempts here by Mac Cumhaill .
Charyak wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charyak wants to control but Mac Cumhaill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mac Cumhaill stops Charyak from getting back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mac Cumhaill throwing shots but Charyak is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Charyak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charyak, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Charyak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Willwerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willwerth comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Moore - I Could Kick Your Ass . The crowd seem to be enjoying Gunderson's choice of entrance music: Ok Go - This Too Shall Pass. This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Willwerth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willwerth tries to clinch up.
Gunderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willwerth was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunderson.
Willwerth misses with a looping right.
Gunderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Gunderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunderson.
A slow jab from Willwerth misses its intended target.
Willwerth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Willwerth misses with a combination
and Gunderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Willwerth misses with the body kick
and Gunderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunderson thuds his shin into the meat of Willwerth's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willwerth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willwerth is breathing heavily.
Gunderson scores with a jab to the body.
Willwerth keeps the fight on the outside.
Willwerth needs to keep his hands up - Gunderson had a free shot at his head there.
Gunderson throws a nice head kick!
Willwerth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Gunderson.
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!
Gunderson throws a body punch but Willwerth moves out of range.
Gunderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to de liver by Gunderson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Willwerth rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Willwerth if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunderson.
Willwerth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Willwerth walks into a jab.
Gunderson lands a slapping body shot.
Phil Gunderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willwerth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunderson 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.
Gunderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Willwerth is rocked!
Willwerth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gunderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Willwerth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunderson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Willwerth crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phil Gunderson! Phil Gunderson retains his welterweight title!
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