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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skaton Tapes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skaton Tapes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Love sprawls well initially but Tapes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Love is concentrating on defense, preventing Tapes from advancing position.
Tapes is just content to waste time from the top position. Love takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Love is on top in guard.
Love pushing down on Tapes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Love moves into full mount! Tapes won't be happy about that!
Tapes is desperately trying to improve his position but Love has a good base and remains in mount.
Love with good strikes from the mount 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!
Love quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Love but it's paid off an Tapes is forced to tap! Nice work by Love.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Love!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Mcdevett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pop comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown. 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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199 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Papa Pop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Mcdevett!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcdevett tries to avoid it but Pop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcdevett to the ground. Mcdevett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pop looks to land a right hand but Mcdevett moved out of range.
Mcdevett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcdevett is looking to chop away at Pop's legs.
Pop stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcdevett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pop misses with the head strike.
Pop wants a takedown.
Mcdevett lands an elbow inside that Pop shrugs off.
It looks like Papa Pop has been cut.
Pop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcdevett is leaning against Pop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pop fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Pop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pop misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdevett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pop is breathing heavily.
Pop trying to stall but Mcdevett improves his position.
Mcdevett connects with a knee to the head.
Pop has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdevett.
A short uppercut from Mcdevett.
Pop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Mcdevett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdevett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pop's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcdevett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pop's defenses.
A knee to the head by Mcdevett.
Papa Pop's cut is getting worse.
Knees to the body from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett lands an elbow that stopped Pop in his tracks for a moment.
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcdevett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papa Pop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett landing knees to the head.
A short left from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pop backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcdevett.
Mcdevett lands an elbow inside.
Pop misses with a knee strike.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head.
Mcdevett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcdevett lands a nice shot to the body.
Pop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcdevett lands a damaging elbow.
Mcdevett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcdevett is leaning against Pop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcdevett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pop's face.
Jeez, Papa Pop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mcdevett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mcdevett landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Mcdevett.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Papa Pop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stan Mcdevett!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Mcdevett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Kaczjarg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Daye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczjarg comes into the arena with BMTH - Alligator Blood blaring out of the sound system. Adrian Kaczjarg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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192 lbs
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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, Adrian Kaczjarg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Daye!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaczjarg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaczjarg throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaczjarg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaczjarg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daye. Daye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaczjarg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch but Daye moves out of range.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch there but Daye circles away.
Kaczjarg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaczjarg as he jumps to the side.
Kaczjarg wants to clinch.
Daye misses with a takedown
and Kaczjarg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczjarg is looking to clinch but Daye is avoiding it.
Kaczjarg wants to clinch but Daye slips to the side
and Daye counters with a head kick. That will keep Kaczjarg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kaczjarg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaczjarg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaczjarg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daye keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaczjarg wants to clinch but Daye slips to the side
and Daye holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaczjarg lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Kaczjarg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaczjarg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daye tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adrian Kaczjarg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Daye.
Kaczjarg is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg lands a nice elbow.
Daye is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daye takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaczjarg jumps guard and drags Daye to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaczjarg keeping moving, preventing Daye from controlling successfully.
Daye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaczjarg's head.
Daye throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaczjarg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daye throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaczjarg is looking to stand up but Daye isn't so interested in that idea.
Daye trying to control but Kaczjarg is working from the bottom.
Daye looking to sit in guard and control but Kaczjarg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaczjarg wants to stand but Daye has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kaczjarg postures up and lands a big shot to Daye's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaczjarg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaczjarg stands up from Daye's guard - Kaczjarg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch
and Daye counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kaczjarg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaczjarg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daye asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Daye's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kaczjarg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daye asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Daye working the ground and pound.
Kaczjarg dodges the ground and pound from Daye.
Kaczjarg is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaczjarg can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaczjarg is looking to regain half guard here but Daye keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaczjarg is not content to let Daye control the position.
Daye is putting a hurting on Kaczjarg here, landing some big shots from side control.
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 Adrian Kaczjarg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaczjarg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaczjarg clinches with his opponent.
Kaczjarg with a knee to the head.
Daye drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaczjarg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daye takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kaczjarg tries to clinch up
and Daye counters with a single leg into guard. Kaczjarg didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daye looking to sit in guard and control but Kaczjarg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaczjarg wants to control from the top but Daye keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczjarg wanted to stand there but Daye had control of the position.
Kaczjarg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaczjarg wants to stand and escape but instead Daye has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Daye distracts Kaczjarg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaczjarg wants to sweep but no luck.
Daye postures up.
Kaczjarg has Daye pulled in close to control his posture.
Daye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daye won't allow Kaczjarg to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaczjarg is trying to keep Daye in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adrian Kaczjarg just wasn't active enough.
Daye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg moves in looking to clinch but Daye pushes him off.
Kaczjarg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adrian Kaczjarg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kaczjarg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daye is defended easily by Kaczjarg.
Adrian Kaczjarg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaczjarg doesn't manage to clinch there - Daye circles away.
Daye blocks a head kick by Kaczjarg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg is looking to clinch.
Adrian Kaczjarg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaczjarg lands a jab to Daye's midsection.
Daye swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg tries to close the distance and clinch but Daye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaczjarg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaczjarg works over Daye's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaczjarg scoring well with a low kick there.
Daye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adrian Kaczjarg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Daye.
Kaczjarg doesn't manage to clinch there - Daye circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg clinches with his opponent.
Kaczjarg tries to land knees in the clinch but Daye avoids the damage to the body.
Kaczjarg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaczjarg missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg misses with a body punch.
Kaczjarg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaczjarg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daye's face.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow just above Daye 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daye wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaczjarg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daye is breathing heavily.
Kaczjarg misses with a knee strike.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow that stopped Daye in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Kaczjarg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Kaczjarg - just one landing.
Daye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daye blocks the body kick.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaczjarg throws a sloppy head kick and Daye moves out of range easily.
Kaczjarg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daye throws a nice looking combination but Kaczjarg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaczjarg throws a shot to the body.
Kaczjarg feints and then cracks Daye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daye down.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch up.
Kaczjarg is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daye stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch up
and Daye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaczjarg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaczjarg moves into the clinch.
Kaczjarg is pressed up against the cage. Daye has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaczjarg down to the mat. Kaczjarg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaczjarg moves to clinch but Daye breaks away
and Daye counters with a takedown into side control.
Daye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kaczjarg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Daye is controlling him well.
Kaczjarg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kaczjarg gets full guard.
Kaczjarg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daye prevents Kaczjarg from getting back to his feet.
Kaczjarg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Daye shoots in for a takedown but Kaczjarg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaczjarg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaczjarg scoring well with a low kick there.
Daye keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaczjarg wants to clinch
and Daye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adrian Kaczjarg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Daye.
Kaczjarg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaczjarg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaczjarg connects with a leg kick. Daye looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daye shoots in for a takedown but Kaczjarg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaczjarg doesn't manage to clinch there - Daye circles away.
Kaczjarg closes the distance and pushes Daye back into the cage.
Kaczjarg missing with knees to the body.
Kaczjarg trying to land knees to the body.
Jake Daye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaczjarg is looking to control Daye's arms but Daye gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaczjarg has his back to the cage.
Kaczjarg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daye is defending well.
Daye takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaczjarg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adrian Kaczjarg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaczjarg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daye in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kaczjarg scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daye managing to block the knees to the body from Kaczjarg.
Daye's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaczjarg throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Kaczjarg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaczjarg, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Kaczjarg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Kaczjarg waved his t-shirt featuring DTK Designs (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Volkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Volkov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Toney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Toney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toney is working away from the top position though.
Toney trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Toney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toney trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Toney trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control but Toney postures up.
Toney wants to free his trapped foot but Volkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toney throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toney jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Dmitry Volkov has been cut.
Toney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toney trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Toney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toney trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Toney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Volkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toney is trying to control. Volkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Toney is just content to waste time from the top position. Volkov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Toney preventing the sweep.
Toney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Toney is squirming around, avoiding Volkov's attempts to control the action.
Toney regains half guard.
Toney is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney wants to control but Volkov passes into side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toney is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Toney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Volkov 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toney.
Some wild striking there from Toney.
Toney shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Toney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov slips under a jab from Toney.
Volkov throws a one two combo.
Toney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Toney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toney throws an elbow but Volkov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney cracks Volkov with a big elbow.
Toney tries to score with some ground and pound. Volkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Volkov gets back to half guard.
Toney working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Volkov's thigh. Volkov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Angel Toney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toney is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
Toney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Toney trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Volkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Toney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toney trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Volkov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
Toney is looking to sweep but instead, Volkov has passed into half guard.
Toney gets full guard.
Toney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toney working a defensive guard but Volkov passes into half guard.
Volkov prevents Toney from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the action but Toney is working from the bottom.
Toney gets back to full guard.
Toney keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Toney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Toney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Toney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toney throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Toney's guard. Nice move by Volkov!
Toney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toney tries to get out of the position.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Toney has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Volkov has passed into side control.
Toney is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Toney can't do much from the bottom here.
Toney regains half guard.
Toney landing small, sideways elbows.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toney has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Volkov has passed into side control.
Toney tries to buck Volkov off but Volkov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney 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.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Toney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toney manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Toney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Toney is pressing down on Volkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
Toney wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Volkov is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toney keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Toney wants to sweep but no luck.
Toney throws his legs up looking for a submission but Volkov uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney is looking for a sweep.
Toney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Volkov's best efforts.
Toney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toney is trying to get back to full guard.
Dmitry Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Angel Toney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Toney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Toney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toney, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Toney!
During a confident post fight interview, Angel Toney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Hart has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Lundin!
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, Damian Hart!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lundin.
Hart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lundin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lundin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lundin drives through and clinches with Hart against the cage.
Hart is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Lundin on the inside.
A short right from Lundin.
Still in the clinch, Lundin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lundin misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
Lundin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lundin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Lundin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lundin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin gets underhooks to prevent Hart's takedown attempt.
Cody Lundin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Hart.
Lundin lands with a right to the head.
Lundin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lundin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lundin.
Lundin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lundin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lundin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lundin presses Hart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lundin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Lundin can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Lundin lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundin pushes Hart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Lundin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lundin scores with a shoulder strike.
Lundin presses Hart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lundin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hart looks winded!
Lundin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hart or not.
Lundin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lundin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lundin lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Lundin.
A hook to the body from Lundin.
A nice left hand lands by Lundin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lundin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lundin is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lundin lands a nice uppercut.
Lundin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Lundin.
Hart is rocked!
Lundin lands a nice uppercut.
Hart is still on wobbly legs! Can Lundin finish him?
A short left from Lundin.
Lundin creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hart's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hart drops to his knees and Lundin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Lundin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortis Otherside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoff Springer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mortis Otherside!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otherside works Springer's body with a nice hook.
Otherside scores with the left hand. Springer knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Geoff Springer has been cut.
Otherside scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Springer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Otherside blocks a jab.
Springer tries a head kick but it misses.
Springer throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Springer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otherside scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springer misses with a double jab.
Springer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Otherside connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Springer scrambles back to his feet.
Springer is rocked!
Springer defending well as Otherside loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Springer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Otherside looks to land a right hand but Springer moved out of range.
Springer blocks a jab.
Geoff Springer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springer backs away from a small jab... but Otherside lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Springer crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Otherside with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mortis Otherside!
Mortis Otherside decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Good Times kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Styles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Styles!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Styles misses its intended target.
Styles scores with a punch to the head.
Barrett misses with a jab to the body
and Styles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrett's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Styles trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Styles throwing strikes from guard but Barrett blocks nicely.
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Styles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrett pulls Styles in close to his closed guard and prevents Styles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Styles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Styles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Styles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Styles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
Styles throws a strike but Barrett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Styles controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Styles is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrett is keeping the position for now.
Styles throws a big elbow that misses.
Styles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barrett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles throws a strike but Barrett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Styles pulls Barrett in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Styles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Styles. Those never looked like landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Styles struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett has Styles pushed against the cage.
Styles tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Styles 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.
Barrett gets caught flat footed, as Styles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
Styles wants to control from the top but Barrett keeps moving.
Styles looking to sit in guard and control but Barrett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrett stays in close to Styles's body and controls the position.
Barrett preventing the sweep.
Barrett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barrett manages to get himself to full guard.
Styles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Styles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barrett is trying to control the position but Styles postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles with a nice head shot there.
Styles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Barrett trying to keep a closed guard but Styles is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Styles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Styles throws a strike but Barrett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Styles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Styles is on top in guard.
Barrett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styles trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Styles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Styles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Styles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
David Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styles wants to control for a moment but Barrett uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Styles scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Styles 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Styles has a takedown stuffed.
Barrett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barrett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Styles lands a jab to the head.
Styles lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Styles.
Styles works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett misses with a body shot.
Styles swings for the body but Barrett moves out of range.
Styles throws a series of punches but Barrett moves out of range.
Barrett avoids the body shot from Styles.
Nice defenses there by Barrett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Styles misses the jab.
Styles with a jab.
Styles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barrett to the mat! Barrett manages to get full guard.
Styles lands a couple of elbows.
Styles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrett keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Barrett wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrett is working hard here to advance position.
Styles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barrett's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Styles throws an elbow that misses. Barrett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Styles's guard. Nice move by Barrett!
Styles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Styles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barrett won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Styles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barrett lands with an uppercut that bounces Styles off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Barrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles lands the left hand.
Barrett staying out of range there.
Solomon Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrett pinned against the cage. Barrett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Styles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Styles throws a body punch but Barrett moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Styles scores with a jab.
Styles feints and as Barrett raises his hands in defense, Styles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles throwing strikes from guard but Barrett blocks nicely.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles throwing strikes from guard but Barrett blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrett is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barrett is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Styles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Styles 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Styles!
After winning the bout, David Styles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Psychosocial by Slipknot. Drake Roberts had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Roberts!
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, Chuck Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Roberts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roberts can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts thumps Robinson with a low kick.
Robinson throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Robinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roberts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roberts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robinson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Robinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roberts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Drake Roberts has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Robinson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roberts sprawling to the canvas! Roberts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Robinson finish him?!
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
Roberts checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Robinson lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Chuck Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roberts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Robinson blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robinson controlling the position.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Roberts works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts staying out of range there.
Drake Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a leg kick.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Roberts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Roberts stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Roberts stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robinson wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Roberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drake Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roberts throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Roberts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts wants to land a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roberts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roberts working the body and head with strikes.
Roberts cracks Robinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roberts in side control, throwing shots but Robinson defends.
Roberts scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roberts connects with a decent elbow.
Robinson is rocked!
Roberts 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Roberts.
The strikes coming from Roberts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts working away.
Robinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roberts.
Roberts tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Robinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roberts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chuck Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robinson is avoiding damage well.
Robinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Drake Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Roberts prevents Robinson from escaping the position.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Roberts stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Drake Roberts wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Robinson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts scores with a nice strike.
Roberts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Roberts lands a head shot.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roberts 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Roberts!
Drake Roberts took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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