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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Jizm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sail by AWOLNATION kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Carlton Jizm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Jizm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cory Lynch! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A chopping leg kick lands by Lynch. Jizm blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Jizm tries to clinch up. A momentary lapse in concentration from Jizm enables Lynch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jizm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Jizm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lynch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Lynch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jizm defending well though. Lynch drops an elbow to the side of Jizm's head. Lynch stops Jizm from getting back to his feet.
Jizm wants to get back to full guard. Lynch controlling the action here. Lynch trying to pass the guard but Jizm defending well. Lynch missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jizm trying to control but Lynch postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Lynch throws a strike but Jizm avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Lynch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jizm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jizm has escaped and now he's on top! Jizm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lynch's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jizm slips nicely into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lynch works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jizm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jizm has managed to get both his arms back between Lynch's legs - danger averted. Jizm forces his way into half guard. Lynch is controlling Jizm's position as best he can from this difficult position. Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Jizm drops an elbow to the side of Lynch's head. Jizm trying to control from half guard but Lynch is working away. Lynch wants to control but Jizm is keeping busy.
Lynch tries to roll over but Jizm keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done. Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Jizm from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in 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! Lynch passes Jizm's right leg, so he's now in half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lynch is pressing down on Jizm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jizm is holding on for now. Jizm trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Lynch 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.
Jizm moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off. Jizm throws a head kick that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Jizm looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jizm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lynch keeps the fight on the outside. Jizm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynch. Lynch obviously looking to wear him down.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Jizm.
Jizm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch looks to land a body kick but Jizm moved away. Lynch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jizm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lynch avoids the head kick by Jizm.
Jizm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lynch gets the takedown into side control. Jizm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Lynch is putting a hurting on Jizm here, landing some big shots from side control. Lynch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch trying to control the position but Jizm is working away. You can see the frustration on Jizm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lynch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jizm, who protects the arm well. Lynch lands an elbow. Lynch tries for a kimura but Jizm is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch cracks Jizm with a big right hand but Jizm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jizm stops Lynch from passing to mount. Jizm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Lynch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jizm sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Cory Lynch has got the better of the ground game so far. Lynch landing a few strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lynch landing strikes.
Jizm is rocked! You can see the frustration on Jizm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Oh Jizm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lynch cracks Jizm with a big right hand but Jizm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lynch cracks Jizm with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lynch immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jizm is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lynch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Lynch! As Cory Lynch got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you to everybody who helped me. I just want to wish my little brother Brian good luck in his big fight tomorrow night!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Lincoln! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Powell ! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lincoln throws a body kick that misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Powell . Powell misses with a head kick.
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Lincoln takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A momentary lapse in concentration from Powell enables Lincoln to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Powell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Lincoln wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. Lincoln cracks Powell with a solid left hand. Lincoln wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. Lincoln controlling from the top position. Lincoln trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham Lincoln has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Lincoln throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Lincoln shoots in and gets a takedown into Powell 's guard. Lincoln is pushing down on Powell 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Powell is fighting to maintain full guard but Lincoln has managed to sneak the leg through. Powell is refusing to be controlled, as Lincoln sits in half guard. Powell is trying to get back to full guard. Lincoln really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Lincoln wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy. Lincoln trying to mount his opponent but Powell defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Powell is not content to let Lincoln control the position.
Abraham Lincoln has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Lincoln shoots in and bounces Powell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lincoln stands and steps away. Powell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincoln is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, Lincoln circles away and we're back to standing. Powell dives in and grabs Lincoln's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincoln pushes down on Powell 's head and hops out. Powell looks winded! Lincoln drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lincoln cracks Powell with a big right hand but Powell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lincoln is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Powell is trying to escape and Lincoln transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Powell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lincoln! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Lincoln!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Gonzales has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Gonzales ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Powell! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Powell wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance. Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales . Powell shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Powell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales gets caught flat footed, as Powell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Powell scoring with some ground and pound. Gonzales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzales holds on and takes a little breather. Powell wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position. Gonzales seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gonzales wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales has managed to clinch.
Gonzales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powell is defending well. Powell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gonzales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzales looking for a takedown. Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Powell to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzales keeps control of Powell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Powell has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Gonzales prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Gonzales can't get the takedown.
Powell stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales .
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Gonzales throws a right and a left that both miss. Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat. Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Powell, before circling back to the center of the mat. Powell fails with a takedown attempt. Powell looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Gonzales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Powell misses with a takedown attempt and Gonzales counters with a flying knee. Nice. Gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powell, pushing him back against the cage. Gonzales tries for a takedown but Powell manages to get underhooks.
Gonzales working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gonzales successfully pulls guard.
Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzales striking off his back but it's not causing Powell any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace. Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Powell won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here. Gonzales pushes Powell off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Gonzales dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Powell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gonzales dodges the punch combination from Powell.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Powell as he jumps to the side. Powell with a poor takedown and Gonzales counters with a head kick. That will keep Powell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Powell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzales did well to prevent Powell getting side control. Gonzales wants to control but Powell is keeping busy and won't allow it. Powell trying to pass the guard but Gonzales defending well. Gonzales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powell is working away from the top position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Powell.
Gonzales works his way to full guard. Good work. Gonzales pulls Powell in to control the position. Powell wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales seems keen to control Powell's posture. Gonzales has his feet on Powell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Powell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powell wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside. Powell leaves Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Powell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Gonzales is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace. Gonzales is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzales has Powell pulled in close to control his posture. Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Powell. Gonzales throws a head kick that half lands.
Gonzales gets a takedown into half guard. Powell moves into full guard.
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. Gonzales wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Gonzales will probably get the nod. 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!
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches. Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powell prevents it.
Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Powell closes the distance and clinches. Powell has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment. Gonzales fails to pull guard.
Gonzales drags the fight down to the ground.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Powell wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Powell. Powell fails in his attempt to clinch. Gonzales moves out of range of the body kick from Powell.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzales . Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him. Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales has a takedown stuffed. Powell fails with the takedown. Powell throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzales . Powell does a little dance to reset his feet. Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzales moves out of range easily. Gonzales clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzales throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up with Powell, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes Powell against the cage but Powell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Powell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gonzales has a closed guard, preventing Powell from standing up. Powell trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Powell wasn't active enough on the ground. Gonzales 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. Powell wants to control but Gonzales postures up. Gonzales prevents Powell from escaping the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Powell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Powell is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzales keeps moving and retains side control. Joe Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jacob Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gonzales is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Powell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Joe Powell. Well Gonzales 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Gonzales !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Gonzales had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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266 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Michael Gonzales ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Powell ! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gonzales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzales . Gonzales controlling the action here. Powell is not content to let Gonzales control the position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzales in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powell for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Gonzales just wasn't active enough. Powell is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Powell trying to hold on to Gonzales 's head to control him but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Powell is not content to let Gonzales control the position. Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Powell is defending well. Gonzales stands up from half guard. Powell shoots in but Gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell . Gonzales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Powell 's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales wants to work for an arm triangle but Powell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzales 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. Gonzales escapes and gets back to his feet. Powell wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance. Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Powell moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off. Gonzales gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzales is working for a kimura but Powell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Gonzales shoots in and bounces Powell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Gonzales 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzales gets to his feet - Powell follows without any prompting. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gonzales dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one. Powell tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it. Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell . Gonzales gets a takedown into half guard. Powell is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Powell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Gonzales stalling. Gonzales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Gonzales just wasn't active enough. Gonzales tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range. Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes. Michael Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Powell . Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gonzales stands and throws Powell 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Powell is breathing heavily. Powell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales lands a nice forearm strike. Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powell , who protects the arm well. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gonzales is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Powell 's shoulder. That is not cool. Powell defending against the ground and pound. Gonzales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gonzales in side control, throwing shots but Powell defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales scoring with punches from side control. Gonzales decides to stand back up. Gonzales steps back and let's Powell get back to his feet. Powell with a lazy takedown attempt and Gonzales counters with a big head kick but Powell shrugs it off. Gonzales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Daniel Powell has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gonzales pushing down on Powell 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gonzales controlling the action here. Gonzales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powell has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gonzales decides to return to a standing position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gonzales dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Daniel Powell 's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Powell is not content to let Gonzales control the position. Gonzales content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzales is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Powell !
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales content just to control the position here. Gonzales looking to control but Powell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gonzales is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Powell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gonzales controlling the position easily from mount. Gonzales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powell is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales throwing strikes here but Powell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gonzales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gonzales prevents Powell from getting the reversal. Gonzales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powell is looking to escape. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Gonzales is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Powell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Powell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Powell ! Gonzales pushes Powell off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzales lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Powell keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Powell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzales controls the pace. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Gonzales . Gonzales throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gonzales 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Gonzales !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandy Kutour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Mengel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brandy Kutour! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kutour tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mengel throws a head kick but Kutour moves out of range.
Kutour lands a jab to the nose. Mengel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutour. Mengel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Mengel gets tackled into the cage by Kutour. Kutour maintains the clinch. Mengel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Mengel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Mengel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mengel avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Mengel blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Mengel wants to break free but Kutour has control.
Mengel blocks an elbow strike. Mengel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kutour connects with a crisp jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kutour. Mengel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. 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! Kutour swings for the body but Mengel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kutour instigates a clinch. Kutour lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like George Mengel has been cut. Kutour slows down the pace here.
Mengel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mengel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mengel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kutour pushes Mengel up against the cage in a clinch. Mengel avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Mengel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mengel blocks an elbow strike. Mengel wants to break free but Kutour has control.
Kutour lands an elbow that stopped Mengel in his tracks for a moment. Mengel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mengel blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Mengel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kutour won't allow it.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Mengel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour. Kutour lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Mengel blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mengel can't break the clinch.
Mengel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutour has double underhooks. Mengel is trying to break the clinch but Kutour is controlling him. Mengel is trying to break the clinch but Kutour has him pressed against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses. Mengel blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Mengel dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Mengel is trying to break the clinch but Kutour is controlling him. Mengel is trying to force a seperation but Kutour has the dominant position. Mengel blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Mengel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutour has double underhooks. Kutour taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mengel avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Mengel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kutour has Mengel pushed against the cage. Kutour misses with an elbow over the top. Kutour keeps control of Mengel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kutour misses with an elbow over the top. Mengel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutour has double underhooks. Kutour is stalling here.
Kutour has Mengel pressed against the cage, preventing Mengel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mengel wants to break free but Kutour has control.
Mengel blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandy Kutour dominated that round. The cut man is working on George Mengel's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mengel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mengel throws a jab when Kutour was well out of range. Kutour tries to clinch but Mengel is having none of it. Mengel swats away the attempt to clinch by Kutour. Mengel misses with a double jab
and Kutour counters by clinching up. Mengel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mengel has had enough of the clinch but Kutour keeps him there for the moment. Kutour lands a damaging elbow. Mengel tries to break free but Kutour pushes him back against the cage. Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Mengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mengel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kutour won't allow it.
Mengel is trying to break the clinch but Kutour is controlling him. Mengel working hard to break the clinch. Mengel blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kutour taking a breather. Mengel blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Mengel is trying to force a seperation but Kutour has the dominant position. Mengel avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour. Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Kutour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Mengel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mengel blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour lands an elbow inside. Mengel avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mengel's brow. Mengel dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Mengel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mengel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutour has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mengel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Mengel. That snapped Kutour's head back.
A head kick misses from Mengel. George Mengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mengel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mengel swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kutour clinches up with Mengel and pushes him back against the cage. Mengel wants to break free but Kutour has control.
Mengel dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kutour - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mengel takes an elbow to the temple. Kutour's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mengel avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour. Kutour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Mengel avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses. Mengel tries to circle away but Kutour has him pinned against the cage. Kutour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mengel's brow. Kutour has Mengel pressed against the cage, preventing Mengel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A bit of stalling here from Kutour.
Kutour continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mengel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kutour dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Mengel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mengel avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour. Mengel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mengel avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Mengel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mengel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mengel wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mengel's brow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Kutour.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandy Kutour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on George Mengel's cut. That's time! Mengel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mengel scores with the left hand. Kutour knows he should have avoided that one. The fight stays on the outside here - Kutour looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Some wild striking there from Mengel.
Kutour thows a left - swing and a miss! Mengel cracks Kutour with a good jab. Nice body punch from Mengel. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mengel misses with a looping right. Kutour will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mengel lands with an uppercut that bounces Kutour off the cage and back into range. Kutour misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mengel misses with an uppercut
and Kutour holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mengel breaks the clinch.
Kutour takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kutour darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mengel ducks under a wild hook from Kutour. Mengel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mengel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutour walks into a straight right hand from Mengel. Mengel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutour circles away quickly and effectively. Mengel drops Kutour with a naaaaasty hook - Kutour is in real trouble here! Mengel dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Mengel! George Mengel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlade Tintor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyatt has chosen The thing that should not be as his entrance music. Jimmy Hyatt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlade Tintor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hyatt! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tintor misses with a wild body shot. Hyatt works Tintor's body with a nice hook. Hyatt connects with a crisp jab. Hyatt throws a hook to the side of Tintor's head but Tintor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tintor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tintor gets a double leg takedown into Hyatt's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Tintor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tintor with a flurry of punches that miss. Tintor 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. Hyatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tintor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hyatt wants to sweep but no luck. Hyatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. 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! Tintor won't allow Hyatt to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tintor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tintor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hyatt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hyatt, not yet. Tintor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tintor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hyatt keeping moving, preventing Tintor from controlling successfully. Hyatt has momentary wrist control but Tintor slips an elbow through the middle. Hyatt being controlled here, momentarily. Tintor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hyatt trying to keep a closed guard but Tintor is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tintor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hyatt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tintor is controlling him. Tintor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tintor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tintor won't allow Hyatt to sweep him here. Hyatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tintor preventing the sweep. Tintor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tintor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tintor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. This has been an exciting period of action! Tintor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hyatt is looking to stand up but Tintor isn't so interested in that idea. Tintor preventing the sweep. Hyatt 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. Tintor stops Hyatt from standing up. Hyatt wants to sweep but no luck. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tintor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tintor scoring with some ground and pound. Tintor 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. Tintor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tintor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tintor lands a couple of elbows. Tintor works over Hyatt with some ground and pound from guard. Tintor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tintor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tintor throws a big right hand that misses. Hyatt wants to sweep but no luck. 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! Tintor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tintor throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tintor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tintor throwing strikes from guard but Hyatt blocks nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tintor won't allow Hyatt to get back to his feet. Hyatt keeping moving, preventing Tintor from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlade Tintor dominated that round. That's time! Tintor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hyatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tintor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tintor on the side of the head. Hyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tintor. Tintor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tintor is defended easily by Hyatt. Tintor takes a swing at Hyatt's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hyatt throws a right and a left that Tintor avoids nicely. Hyatt throws out a loose jab but Tintor uses good head movement to avoid it. Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyatt scores with a body shot.
Hyatt lands a jab-cross combination. Tintor misses with a body shot.
Hyatt with a hook. Hyatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hyatt connects with a single shot there.
Tintor is rocked! 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! The fighters circling - Hyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oh Tintor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A telegraphed right hand from Hyatt misses the target. Tintor slips under a jab. Tintor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tintor throws a hook but Hyatt avoids it easily. Tintor slips under a jab. Tintor slips a straight right by Hyatt. Hyatt throws a shot from downtown. Tintor moves away and avoids it. Hyatt throws a hook but Tintor blocks it. Tintor moves out of range as Hyatt strikes. Hyatt missing with a left hand there. Tintor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hyatt misses the jab. Tintor blocks a jab. Hyatt throws a lazy right hand but Tintor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tintor loses concentration momentarily and Hyatt pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tintor crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Hyatt finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Hyatt! Jimmy Hyatt 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Patch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Patch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stormtrooper-Pepper. This should be fireworks!
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281 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cabbage Patch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Powell ! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away. Powell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Patch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Powell as he jumps to the side. Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patch swivels and escapes. Patch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cabbage Patch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Patch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Patch shoots in but Powell avoids the takedown attempt easily. Patch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Powell 's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Patch trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom. Patch is working for a submission of some sort.
Patch moves into full mount! Powell won't be happy about that! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Patch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patch raining down hammerfists from mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Patch working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Powell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Patch off and cradles Powell 's limp body as Patch celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cabbage Patch! Cabbage Patch 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Molester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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185 cm
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135 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Molester! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Molester lands a head kick!
Carter tries to clinch and Molester counters with a big head kick but Carter shrugs it off. A head kick from Molester lands but Carter takes it in his stride. Nice shot by Molester. Molester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head. Molester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter. A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Molester does a little dance to reset his feet. Carter fails with a takedown attempt. Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Molester counters with a slapping leg kick. Molester circles away from the clinch attempt and Molester counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Molester lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick by Carter misses and Molester counters with a left to the body. No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt. A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride. Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molester as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Molester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice uppercut lands for Molester. That snapped Carter's head back.
Molester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Carter closes the distance looking to clinch and Molester counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Carter wants to sweep here but Molester controlling him for the moment. Molester sitting in guard here, content to control. Molester won't allow Carter to sweep him here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carter controls Molester momentarily but Molester frees himself. Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
Michael Carter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. A low kick from Carter is predictable there and Molester counters with a head kick. Molester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molester sprawls well. Molester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet. Carter looks for a takedown but Molester sprawls well. The crowd cheers as Molester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though. Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Molester. Molester scores with a nice strike. Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molester avoids it really well and circles away. Carter fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Molester lands a high kick!
Molester is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Carter throws a leg kick and Molester counters with a left and a right that stings Carter. Carter moves to clinch but Molester breaks away and Molester counters with a head kick. Molester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Molester counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Molester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Molester throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Molester dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Molester scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Molester shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carter eats them both and turns towards Molester to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Molester's waist but Molester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side. Molester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage! Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Molester counters with a one-two to the body. Carter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molester avoids it really well and circles away. Carter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Molester, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Molester against the cage but Molester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Molester, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Molester against the cage but Molester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Molester scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Chester Molester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Carter tries to clinch but Molester moves away and Molester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Molester sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Molester, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Molester against the cage but Molester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Carter tries to clinch up and Molester counters with a one-two to the body. Carter throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Molester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Molester connects with a high kick. Carter wants to clinch but Molester slips to the side and Molester counters by moving into the clinch. Carter takes an elbow to the forehead. Molester stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice elbow from Molester. Carter takes an elbow to the forehead. Molester lands a nice elbow. The referee calls for Molester to work.
Molester lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment. Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molester smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head. Carter shoots in for a takedown but Molester shows good takedown defense. Chester Molester seems to be getting the better of the standup. Carter tries to clinch there but Molester circles away.
Molester scores with a nice right hand.
Molester feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Molester then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Carter looks for a takedown but Molester sprawls well. Carter wants to clinch and Molester counters with a head kick. That will keep Carter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carter has a takedown stuffed. Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molester tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molester to the ground. Molester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Molester is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Molester circles away and we're back to standing. Nice takedown defense from Molester. No joy for Carter on that attempt. Michael Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Carter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Molester connects with a high kick. 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. A low kick from Carter is predictable there and Molester counters with a flying knee. Nice. Molester connects with a solid leg kick. Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Molester 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. This is the final round!
Molester throws a nice head kick!
Carter throws a leg kick and Molester counters with a head kick. That will keep Carter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Molester counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carter is rocked! Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Carter seems to have got his legs back now. Carter tries to clinch but Molester moves away and Molester moves into the clinch. Molester lands a damaging elbow. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Molester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Carter tries to pull guard but Molester forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Molester. Molester keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A right hook to the body lands for Molester.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carter tries to pull guard but Molester forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The referee is keeping an eye on Molester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Molester lands a nice elbow. Molester lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off. Molester pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Carter stalling in the clinch but Molester improves position. Molester landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carter takes a knee to the side of the body. Molester lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye. Molester lands an elbow inside. Carter takes an elbow to the temple. Molester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carter jumps guard but Molester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Molester lands a damaging elbow. Molester lands a nice elbow. Molester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses. Nice elbow from Molester. Molester just leaning against Carter, taking a breather. This has been an exciting period of action! Carter is trying to drag Molester to the mat but Molester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Molester pressing his opponent against the cage. Molester continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. A nice glancing elbow lands by Molester.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molester crunches a lovely knee into Carter's ribcage. Molester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Chester Molester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Carter takes an elbow to the temple. Carter is trying to pull guard but Molester turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Molester lands an elbow inside. Molester putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Molester's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Molester receives a warning from the referee for stalling. A nice glancing elbow lands by Molester.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Molester lands a nice elbow. Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Molester walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Molester lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molester circles away. Molester lands with a slapping head kick. Carter fails with a takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Molester lands with a slapping head kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Michael Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carter misses with the body kick and Molester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Chester Molester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Molester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Molester! Chester Molester opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Hecker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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171 cm
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136 lbs
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175 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Macdonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hecker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macdonald. Macdonald moves into the clinch. Macdonald jumps guard and drags Hecker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. 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. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Hecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Macdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Hecker is proving a slippery customer.
Hecker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hecker postures up.
Macdonald is looking for a triangle but Hecker pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Macdonald trying to control the position.
Hecker controlling from the top position. Hecker scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hecker forces his way into half guard. Macdonald is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hecker prevents Macdonald from improving his position. Macdonald taking some punishment here, with Hecker in his half guard. Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hecker is trying to control the action in half guard but Macdonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hecker wants to pass to mount but Macdonald is defending the position. Hecker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Macdonald regains full guard. Nicely done. Hecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Macdonald has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hecker looking to pass the guard. Hecker throws a big right hand that misses. Hecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hecker looking to pass the guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hecker connects with a couple of short punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Macdonald is working an open guard so Hecker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Horrible takedown by Hecker or perhaps it was just good defense by Macdonald which made him look bad. Hecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macdonald sprawls well. Macdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hecker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hecker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hecker wants to get back to his feet but Macdonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Macdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hecker pulls Macdonald in close to prevent any damage. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Macdonald preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hecker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macdonald. Hecker looking to score a takedown here. Macdonald is defending well but Hecker drives through and ends up in Macdonald's guard. Hecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. This has been an exciting period of action! Hecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Macdonald wants to get back to his feet but Hecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hecker postures up.
Macdonald throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Macdonald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hecker is looking to get to half guard. Macdonald lands a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hecker shoots and misses and Macdonald counters with a takedown into side control. Hecker pushes Macdonald away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Macdonald gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Macdonald laying and praying for a moment but Hecker takes advantage and regains half guard. Macdonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hecker moves into full guard.
Hecker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macdonald is one step ahead there. Macdonald stands up and waves to Hecker to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Hecker sprawls well. He's pushed Macdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Macdonald misses with an uppercut. Hecker saw that one coming. Hecker fails with the takedown and Macdonald counters by clinching up. Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Macdonald tries to break the clinch but Hecker is controlling the position. Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macdonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ian Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker. Hecker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Macdonald tries to kick Hecker off but Hecker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Macdonald tries to get to full guard but Hecker has control of the leg. Jeff Hecker has got the better of the ground game so far. Hecker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Macdonald wants to control but Hecker is keeping busy.
Macdonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hecker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macdonald defending well though. Hecker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macdonald has managed to free his arm - good work. 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! Hecker is keen to just control but Macdonald is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Macdonald controlling the position for now. Hecker escapes and gets back to his feet. Ian Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Macdonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hecker. Hecker shoots in but no luck this time. Hecker fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Macdonald shoots for a takedown but Hecker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt and Macdonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Macdonald tries to clinch but Hecker is having none of it. Macdonald throws a head kick but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hecker doesn't succeed with the takedown and Macdonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Hecker checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Macdonald as Hecker shoots in. Hecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macdonald circles away. Hecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macdonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hecker somewhat. Macdonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Hecker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hecker. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Macdonald wants to stand but Hecker is controlling the position. Hecker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hecker stops Macdonald from standing up. Macdonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Hecker will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hecker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hecker prevents Macdonald from improving his position. Hecker is looking for a kimura here.
Macdonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hecker trying to control the pace. Macdonald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macdonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Macdonald trying to hold on to Hecker's head to control him but Hecker postures up.
Hecker wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is defending well. Hecker winds up and cracks Macdonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hecker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hecker wants to stand up but Macdonald has a hold of him and won't allow it. Hecker is thwarting Macdonald's attempts to control the position. Macdonald wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hecker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Macdonald is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hecker working over Macdonald with some ground and pound. Macdonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Macdonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macdonald's head. Macdonald is not content to let Hecker control the position. Macdonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Macdonald is looking to control Hecker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macdonald avoid being mounted? Macdonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hecker. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hecker is trying to control. Macdonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hecker drops an elbow to the side of Macdonald's head. Hecker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macdonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hecker working over Macdonald with some ground and pound. Macdonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hecker misses with a head shot. Macdonald uses the momentum to regain guard. Macdonald wants to stand but Hecker is controlling the position. Hecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hecker wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hecker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Macdonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hecker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hecker throwing strikes from guard but Macdonald blocks nicely. Hecker throws a big elbow that misses. Hecker throws a big right hand that misses. Hecker throws a big right hand that misses. Hecker landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hecker with a flurry of punches that miss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hecker sitting in guard here, content to control. Ian Macdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jeff Hecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Macdonald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeff Hecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hecker 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker! Jeff Hecker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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