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Dominance 6 - Hale vs Daniels PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Ewing acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Carter!
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, Pat Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ewing tries to sprawl but Carter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ewing is doing well to control the position and prevent Carter from advancing to side control.
Ewing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carter's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ewing controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewing biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter covers up after that shot from Ewing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Carter is doing well to defend. Ewing seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Carter is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pat Ewing!
Pat Ewing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fraz Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dexter's choice of entrance music: Grandmaster Flash. Dylan Todd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fraz Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter tries a head kick but it misses.
Dexter lands with a kick to the temple. Todd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Todd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dexter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Todd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dexter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Todd tries for a kimura but Dexter is defending well.
Todd tries for a kimura but Dexter is defending well.
Todd swings around for an armbar but Dexter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Todd's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Dexter from controlling successfully.
Todd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dexter on the ground.
Dexter slips nicely into half guard.
Dexter trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Dexter uses his free foot to push down on Todd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Todd.
Dexter looking to control but Todd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter moves to the back.
Dexter is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Todd won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Dexter off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fraz Dexter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fraz Dexter made sure he mentioned Ultra Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. Jose Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Edwards!
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, Jose Torres!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch.
Torres taking a breather.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torres.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torres moves into the clinch successfully.
Torres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Edwards has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres instigates a clinch.
Edwards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Edwards throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torres scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jose Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torres is defended easily by Edwards.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Edwards is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Edwards's guard.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres stops Edwards from getting back to his feet.
Torres decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Torres dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Torres gets the takedown into side control.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Torres decides to stand back up.
Torres lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Josh Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jose Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Torres misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Torres drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Edwards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edwards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edwards has escaped and now he's on top!
Torres controlling Edwards's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Edwards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edwards is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards tries to kick Torres off but Torres keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torres.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torres clinches with his opponent.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Torres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jose Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Edwards rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Torres's guard! Nice work there by Edwards!
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres is trying to keep Edwards in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torres is defended easily by Edwards.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Edwards. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Torres scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Torres is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Torres is defending well.
Torres has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Edwards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Torres has got one arm under Edwards's chin. This could be trouble... Edwards trying to control the other hand but Torres gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Edwards has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Torres!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jose Torres made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
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191 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommaso Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klaus Schankelies !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schankelies thows a body shot but no joy.
Baroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baroni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schankelies circles away quickly and effectively.
Baroni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schankelies in his tracks.
Baroni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schankelies takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Schankelies moves out of range of the leg kick from Baroni.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baroni stalling.
Baroni lands an elbow inside that Schankelies shrugs off.
Baroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Klaus Schankelies has been cut.
Baroni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schankelies 's defenses.
Baroni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Baroni.
Baroni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni landing knees to the body.
Schankelies looks winded!
Baroni keeps control of Schankelies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baroni pushes Schankelies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baroni stalls.
Baroni digs a right hand into Schankelies 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schankelies 's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baroni.
Baroni lands an elbow inside that Schankelies shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schankelies takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Baroni - that landed with a thud.
Baroni is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies is trying to push Baroni away but Baroni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baroni lands an elbow inside that Schankelies shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baroni obliges.
Baroni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schankelies s head.
Baroni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Baroni.
Baroni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Baroni.
Baroni avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baroni connects with a knee to the head.
Baroni lands an elbow just above Schankelies 's eye.
Baroni lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baroni leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni connects with a knee to the head.
Baroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schankelies is rocked!
Baroni landing knees to the body.
Schankelies is still on wobbly legs! Can Baroni finish him?
Baroni gets through Schankelies 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baroni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Schankelies ! Baroni unloads with more strikes and Schankelies sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommaso Baroni!
Tommaso Baroni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Konigshof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Creed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to James Brown - Living in America. Apollo Creed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Al Konigshof's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Konigshof!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konigshof will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konigshof. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Konigshof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Konigshof shoots in.
Creed stuffs the takedown attempt from Konigshof. Konigshof gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Konigshof.
Konigshof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creed's waist but Creed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konigshof off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konigshof.
Creed stuffs the takedown attempt from Konigshof. Konigshof gets slowly back to his feet.
Creed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Konigshof misses with a wild body shot.
Konigshof shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Creed but Creed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Creed lands with an overhand left.
Konigshof swings away with a body shot that misses
and Creed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Konigshof looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Konigshof misses
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konigshof takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konigshof fails to land the takedown.
Creed lands a hook that stumbles Konigshof back into the cage. Creed follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Konigshof to the canvas! Creed pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Konigshof has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
Apollo Creed took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im back, bitches!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novak comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Ready - Otep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Novak!
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, King Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz lands with a slapping head kick.
Novak clobbers Schultz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schultz lands the left hand.
Novak throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Schultz connects with a solid leg kick.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Novak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz slips under a jab from Novak.
Schultz clinches.
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novak throws a shot from downtown. Schultz moves away and avoids it.
Novak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schultz slips under a jab from Novak.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Schultz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novak doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Schultz.
Novak moves out of range as Schultz throws a body kick.
Novak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schultz at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Novak keeps it at a distance.
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Novak taking a breather.
Schultz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Novak drops back down to his feet.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but Novak blocks it.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Novak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schultz's efforts to push away.
Schultz lands with a short shot to the head.
Novak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak is trying to push Schultz away but Schultz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schultz lands a body shot.
Novak is breathing heavily.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Schultz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schultz scores with a nice body kick.
Schultz tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
Schultz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schultz.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schultz.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
Novak misses with a hook
and Schultz counters with a right hand to the body.
Schultz scoring well with a low kick there.
Schultz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
Novak avoids a kick to the body.
Novak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schultz counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Schultz throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
A head kick from Schultz lands but Novak takes it in his stride.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Schultz scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schultz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novak misses the jab.
Schultz lands a leg kick that knocks Novak off balance momentarily.
Novak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
A good leg kick by Schultz.
Schultz feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
Schultz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Jab by Schultz.
Novak misses with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schultz connects with a leg kick. Novak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schultz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schultz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Novak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schultz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King Schultz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schultz connects with a high kick.
Schultz connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Schultz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schultz connects with a high kick.
Schultz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novak. That did some damage!
Schultz misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Novak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Schultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schultz delivers a nice body kick.
King Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schultz thuds his shin into the meat of Novak's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schultz.
Novak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schultz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schultz lands a big head kick that sends Novak tumbling to the mat! Schultz takes a step backwards and waves Novak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Drago Novak has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz cracks the inside of Novak's front leg.
Novak avoids the head kick by Schultz.
Schultz wants to clinch.
Schultz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Novak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schultz jabs Novak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schultz lands a big head kick that sends Novak tumbling to the mat! Schultz takes a step backwards and waves Novak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Novak is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Novak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schultz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz jerks Novak's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Novak drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Schultz goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Schultz because Novak was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). King Schultz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benitez comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Welcome To The Family. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Benitez!
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, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benitez doesn't seem bothered though.
Benitez shoots in and bounces Hoffman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffman is looking to stand up but Benitez isn't so interested in that idea.
Benitez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoffman wants to stand but Benitez is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benitez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benitez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoffman wants to stand but Benitez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez lands a couple of elbows.
Benitez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoffman wants to stand but Benitez is controlling the position.
Benitez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benitez prevents Hoffman from getting back to his feet.
Benitez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoffman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitez throwing strikes from guard but Hoffman blocks nicely.
Hoffman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoffman wants to stand but Benitez is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoffman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benitez landing some decent shots from guard.
Benitez stops Hoffman from standing up.
Benitez working some strikes from top position.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitez throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffman pushes Benitez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Benitez fails with the takedown
and Hoffman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benitez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benitez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillermo Benitez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoffman misses with the combination.
Benitez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffman tries to avoid it but Benitez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffman to the ground. Hoffman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benitez is breathing heavily.
Hoffman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benitez shoots and misses
letting Hoffman counter with a right hand.
Hoffman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hoffman both land. Nice combination.
Hoffman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benitez.
Hoffman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benitez eats them both and turns towards Hoffman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoffman misses with a wild combination.
Benitez dives in and grabs Hoffman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes down on Benitez's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman lands a left and a right that send Benitez crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoffman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Benitez is rocked!
It looks like Guillermo Benitez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benitez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Benitez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benitez is defended easily by Hoffman.
Benitez seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoffman rushes Benitez with punches - Benitez moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Benitez goes down! Hoffman follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hoffman!
A relieved looking Jack Hoffman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexader Gorlanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexader Gorlanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorlanov with a lazy takedown attempt
so Chatzikomninos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chatzikomninos preventing the sweep.
Chatzikomninos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorlanov keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorlanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chatzikomninos is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorlanov has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chatzikomninos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos is in close to Gorlanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chatzikomninos is working Gorlanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gorlanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorlanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos postures up and lands a big shot to Gorlanov's brow.
Gorlanov is looking to stand up but Chatzikomninos isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos won't allow Gorlanov to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorlanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gorlanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chatzikomninos is one step ahead there.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorlanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos controlling from the top position.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to pass the guard but Gorlanov is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chatzikomninos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chatzikomninos lands in his opponent's guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
Gorlanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorlanov 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gorlanov keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Gorlanov keeping full guard, as Chatzikomninos tries to pass.
Gorlanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chatzikomninos controls the pace.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chatzikomninos landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chatzikomninos chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gorlanov shoots in and drives through. Chatzikomninos sprawls well.
Gorlanov closes the distance and clinches up with Chatzikomninos, looking for a takedown. Gorlanov pushes Chatzikomninos against the cage but Chatzikomninos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chatzikomninos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gorlanov to the mat! Gorlanov manages to get full guard.
Chatzikomninos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorlanov is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos lands a couple of digs.
Chatzikomninos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chatzikomninos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Gorlanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chatzikomninos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chatzikomninos is landing with some decent strikes but Gorlanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chatzikomninos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chatzikomninos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chatzikomninos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gorlanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Chatzikomninos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but Gorlanov bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Gorlanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chatzikomninos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chatzikomninos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorlanov.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet but Gorlanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chatzikomninos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorlanov won't allow Chatzikomninos to sweep him here.
Chatzikomninos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chatzikomninos is adopting a defensive guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorlanov is controlling him.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chatzikomninos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorlanov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorlanov is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Gorlanov's guard and throws a big left but Gorlanov blocks it.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorlanov is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
Gorlanov pushes Chatzikomninos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gorlanov is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorlanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chatzikomninos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexader Gorlanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorlanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos connects with a couple of short punches.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chatzikomninos swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorlanov.
Chatzikomninos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gorlanov pinned against the cage. Gorlanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorlanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chatzikomninos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gorlanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is trying to improve his position.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gorlanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chatzikomninos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorlanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gorlanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chatzikomninos is looking to control Gorlanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chatzikomninos avoid being mounted?
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand up here but Gorlanov is controlling him well.
Chatzikomninos is pressing down on Gorlanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorlanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorlanov being controlled here momentarily.
Gorlanov stops Chatzikomninos from standing up.
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!
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorlanov is one step ahead there.
Gorlanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chatzikomninos has wrist control.
Gorlanov postures up in Chatzikomninos's guard and throws a big left but Chatzikomninos blocks it.
Chatzikomninos 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorlanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorlanov postures up in Chatzikomninos's guard and throws a big left but Chatzikomninos blocks it.
Gorlanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos pulls Gorlanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Gorlanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chatzikomninos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chatzikomninos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Gorlanov is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos misses with a head shot. Gorlanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Gorlanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorlanov is one step ahead there.
Gorlanov wants to control from the top but Chatzikomninos keeps moving.
Chatzikomninos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorlanov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Gorlanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Gorlanov is working from the bottom.
Gorlanov is trying to control the position but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Alexader Gorlanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chatzikomninos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chatzikomninos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chatzikomninos 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chatzikomninos!
Our winner, Alexei Chatzikomninos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Daniels (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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Daniels!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Daniels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster trying to control from Daniels's half guard. Daniels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Lancaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
Lancaster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lancaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster stays in close to Daniels's body and controls the position.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Lancaster working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lancaster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lancaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lancaster showed some decent athleticism there.
Lancaster throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Lancaster works his way into side control.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lancaster landing strikes.
Lancaster throws an elbow but Daniels slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lancaster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daniels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Daniels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daniels dodges the ground and pound from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Lancaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with the ground and pound.
Troy Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lancaster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lancaster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lancaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
Lancaster is working Daniels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Daniels is rocked!
Lancaster wants to control for a moment but Daniels uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is taking a breather. Daniels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daniels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daniels is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lancaster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daniels up against the cage.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Daniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Lancaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Lancaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Lancaster to work.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster dips a shoulder and cracks Daniels with a mighty uppercut! Daniels falls back against the cage and Lancaster unloads with a barrage of strikes! Daniels is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lancaster screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennins Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale has chosen Pillar - For Love Of The Game as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Brandon Hale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennins Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daniels has time to react.
Daniels takes one to the chin there.
Daniels is rocked!
Hale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hale wants it to stay on the feet.
Hale throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Hale gets caught flat footed, as Daniels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses.
Daniels 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.
Daniels trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels controlling from the top position.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale is striking from the bottom but Daniels uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hale gets full guard.
Hale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hale is keeping the position for now.
Hale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.
Hale advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hale's back!
Hale is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Daniels gets his way!
Hale has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale tries to escape but Daniels has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Daniels looking for the choke but no joy.
Daniels punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hale trying to control the hands but Daniels breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is punishing Hale with some ground and pound.
Daniels scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hale is looking for a way out.
Daniels trying to control.
Daniels is trying to stick to Hale's back but Hale is turning into Daniels. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Daniels's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hale.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Hale is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels is controlling Hale's posture.
Daniels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Hale tries to pass.
Hale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hale wants to get up but he can't break Daniels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Daniels is pulling down on Hale's head to control his posture.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Hale is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Dennins Daniels will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hale scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Hale digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Hale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
Daniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hale throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Daniels takes one to the chin there.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Brandon Hale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hale swivels and escapes.
Hale misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hale counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels slips under a jab.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Hale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Hale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hale was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Brandon Hale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hale staying out of range there.
Daniels walks into a stiff left hand from Hale.
Daniels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daniels scrambles back to his feet.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Hale scores with a counter punch that sends Daniels to the canvas! Hale smells blood - he's punishing Daniels with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Daniels has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Hale! Brandon Hale retains his welterweight title!
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