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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arm Bar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaire Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson has chosen Trials and Tribulations as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arm Bar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zaire Hudson's chin.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arm Bar!
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, Zaire Hudson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bar shoots in and bounces Hudson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hudson keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Hudson is trying to keep Bar in close.
Bar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bar is pushing down on Hudson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hudson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudson is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold.
Bar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bar wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Hudson is trying to maintain the position but Bar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hudson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hudson is surviving well by controlling Bar's body position as best he can.
Bar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hudson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hudson shrugs it off.
Bar avoids the attempt from Hudson to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bar is working for a guillotine from mount but Hudson frees his head quite easily.
Bar looking to secure an arm triangle but Hudson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is squirming around, avoiding Bar's attempts to control the action.
Bar with shots to the head and body - Hudson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hudson is working to get back to half guard.
Bar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hudson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arm Bar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Arm Bar made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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228 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch up but Gravity circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Gravity. Gravity maintains the clinch.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Gravity.
Gravity can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Gravity is having none of it.
Gravity pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Gravity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gravity keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Gravity is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gravity seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're going to have a standup here because Gary Gravity wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Gravity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Gravity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gravity sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Gary Gravity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!
Gravity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Gravity tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gravity connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravity.
Gravity motions for Johnson to come forward. Gravity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravity motions for Johnson to come forward. Gravity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravity connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravity connects with a solid leg kick.
Gravity pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Gravity connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravity throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gravity.
Nice body kick there by Gravity.
Gravity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravity connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravity. Gravity obviously looking to wear him down.
Gary Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gary Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gravity scores with a nice body kick.
Gravity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravity throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Gravity scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravity. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Gravity scores with a head kick.
It looks like Steven Johnson has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravity closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Gravity - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravity.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravity.
Gravity connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gravity scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravity.
Gravity lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gravity lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Gravity takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravity.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gravity finish him?
That kick from Gravity tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Steven Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gravity - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gravity. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gravity.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravity.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravity, right into the meat.
Gravity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Gravity throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Johnson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gary Gravity!
A very excited looking Gary Gravity made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Messersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Abdu (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Messersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhonny Abdu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdu feints and then cracks Messersmith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Messersmith down.
Abdu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abdu throws a front kick aimed at Messersmith's knee but Messersmith avoids it well.
Messersmith throws a hook but Abdu blocks it.
Messersmith keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdu misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Messersmith.
Messersmith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Messersmith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Messersmith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdu.
A bone on bone clash there as Messersmith blocks the leg kick.
Abdu throws a leg kick which misses Messersmith's front leg but catches the back leg as Messersmith tries to avoid it.
Abdu looks to land a body kick but Messersmith moved away.
Abdu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messersmith moves away.
Messersmith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messersmith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Messersmith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdu was well out of range. Poor timing from Messersmith.
Messersmith takes a swing at Abdu's ribcage but misses.
Abdu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Messersmith takes a step back to recover.
Messersmith is breathing heavily.
Messersmith throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdu.
Messersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdu is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abdu.
Abdu lands a slapping body shot.
Messersmith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdu tries to work over Messersmith's front leg with a kick but Messersmith checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdu looks to land a left hand but Messersmith moved out of range nicely.
Abdu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Abdu misses.
Messersmith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abdu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abdu, right into the meat.
Abdu throws a series of punches but Messersmith moves out of range.
Abdu forces Messersmith back against the cage and clinches.
Messersmith tries to break the clinch but Abdu is controlling the position.
Abdu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abdu looking to throw knees to the head but Messersmith is blocking nicely.
Messersmith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abdu scores with a knee to the head.
Abdu misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Abdu.
Abdu breaks from the clinch.
Abdu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Messersmith.
Abdu throws a right hand that misses
and Messersmith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abdu thinking.
Messersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdu moves into the clinch successfully.
Abdu manages to break the clinch.
Abdu scores with a kick to the body.
Abdu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Messersmith at a distance.
Messersmith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdu throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdu's corner calls for a 1-2. Abdu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Messersmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Messersmith checks it well.
Abdu cracks Messersmith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdu cracks Messersmith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Abdu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Messersmith as he checks the leg kick.
Messersmith tries to keep at a distance but Abdu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abdu lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdu tries to land a knee to the head but Messersmith blocks with his arms.
Abdu is struggling to control the position.
Messersmith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Abdu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Abdu misses.
Nice straight punches there by Abdu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abdu.
Abdu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Messersmith is out of range and Abdu settles back down.
Messersmith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Messersmith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdu manages to avoid it.
Abdu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abdu wants to clinch.
Abdu tries to land a front kick but Messersmith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Abdu.
Abdu clobbers Messersmith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abdu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Messersmith is out of range.
Abdu lands a head kick. Messersmith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Anthony Messersmith has been cut.
Abdu throws a sloppy head kick and Messersmith moves out of range easily.
Messersmith misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good exchange - Messersmith coming out on top.
Messersmith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abdu throws a low kick but Messersmith avoids it.
Abdu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Messersmith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abdu throws a low kick but Messersmith avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdu misses with a straight left.
Abdu throws a leg kick but Messersmith checks it.
Messersmith lands a jab to Abdu's midsection.
Abdu throws a shot from downtown. Messersmith moves away and avoids it.
Jhonny Abdu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messersmith checks a leg kick.
Messersmith is looking to wear down Abdu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Messersmith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abdu is looking to clinch.
Abdu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Abdu tenderised Messersmith's leg. Messersmith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abdu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Messersmith.
Abdu doesn't manage to clinch there - Messersmith circles away.
Nice defenses there by Messersmith.
Abdu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abdu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Messersmith on the side of the head.
Messersmith is rocked!
Abdu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Messersmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdu feints a jab and as Messersmith dips his head, Abdu unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Messersmith right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Messersmith falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Abdu smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jhonny Abdu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkesh Shakeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkesh Shakeev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Sam Talbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erkesh Shakeev!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbert looking to score a takedown here. Shakeev is defending well but Talbert drives through and ends up in Shakeev's guard.
Talbert is stalling in the full guard.
Talbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakeev being controlled here, momentarily.
Shakeev working a defensive guard here.
Talbert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Talbert wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shakeev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talbert.
Shakeev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Talbert throws a series of punches but Shakeev avoids them all with ease.
Talbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Talbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Talbert jabs at Shakeev's body.
Talbert misses with a hook
and Shakeev counters with a low kick, right behind Talbert 's knee.
Shakeev is looking to slow Talbert down with leg kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Shakeev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Shakeev does no damage.
Talbert scores with a one two! Shakeev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Talbert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shakeev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shakeev looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shakeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Talbert wants to hold on but Shakeev pushes him away.
Shakeev tries to control but Talbert wriggling away.
Talbert is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakeev wants to control the pace but Talbert is squirming around nicely.
Shakeev controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Talbert really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Talbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbert trying desperately to get to his feet.
Talbert sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Talbert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Erkesh Shakeev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shakeev catches Talbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Shakeev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakeev scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talbert jabs Shakeev right on the nose. Shakeev blinks but takes it well.
Talbert lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Talbert landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Sam Talbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shakeev throws a right hand that Talbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Talbert also avoids with ease.
Talbert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shakeev counters with a body kick that stops Talbert in his tracks momentarily.
Talbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakeev.
Talbert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shakeev's hands.
Talbert fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shakeev to the ground. Talbert is now in Shakeev's guard.
Talbert wants to pass the guard but Shakeev is keeping the position.
Talbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Talbert advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakeev is breathing heavily.
Talbert is trying to control. Shakeev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Talbert is pressing down on Shakeev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shakeev is holding on for now.
Shakeev is looking to control Talbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shakeev avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakeev wants to get back to his feet.
Talbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Talbert prevents Shakeev from improving his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Talbert throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert tries to bum rush Shakeev with a series of wild strikes but Shakeev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shakeev with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Shakeev misses.
Talbert gets the takedown into side control.
Talbert controls the position.
Talbert lands a nice forearm strike.
Talbert is putting a hurting on Shakeev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Talbert is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talbert working the head with strikes.
Shakeev wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talbert working the head and body with strikes.
Talbert in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Talbert working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shakeev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Talbert landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbert remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Talbert fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Talbert dominated that second round.
That's time! Talbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Talbert lands with a nice combination. Shakeev backs away looking to recover.
Talbert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakeev on the side of the head.
Shakeev avoids the body shot from Talbert.
Shakeev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talbert gets a takedown into half guard.
Talbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shakeev wants to control the action here but instead Talbert manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert prevents Shakeev from getting the reversal.
Shakeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talbert lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Talbert controlling his opponent.
Talbert working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Talbert raining down shots from the mount!
Talbert with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbert postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shakeev looks a forlorn figure.
Talbert lands a heavy elbow.
Talbert connects with a bit shot that sees Shakeev covering up! More strikes from Talbert and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Talbert is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Talbert!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venture has chosen Party Hard by Andrew W.K. as his entrance music. 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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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Cutler!
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, Jason Venture!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler shoots in and drives through. Venture sprawls well.
Venture scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Venture is just content to waste time from the top position. Cutler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Venture won't allow Cutler to sweep him here.
Cutler pulls Venture in to control the position.
Venture looking to sit in guard and control but Cutler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cutler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Venture working a defensive guard here.
Cutler looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Venture slaps away a takedown attempt from Cutler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Venture closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cutler's guard.
Cutler trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venture trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cutler shoots in and drives through. Venture sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Cutler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venture gets caught flat footed, as Cutler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cutler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venture wants to get back to his feet but Cutler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cutler controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cutler tries to free his leg and advance position but Venture is retaining full guard.
Cutler stays in close to Venture's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Cutler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cutler shoots for a takedown but Venture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cutler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Venture pinned against the cage. Venture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Venture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cutler.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutler shoots for a double leg takedown but Venture sprawls well. He's pushed Cutler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Cutler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Venture clinches up with Cutler and pushes him back against the cage.
Venture wants to stall.
Cutler tries for a takedown but Venture manages to get underhooks.
Cutler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cutler is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Cutler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Venture sprawls well. Venture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cutler gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cutler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cutler is defended easily by Venture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture scores with a takedown into Cutler's guard.
Venture is fighting to break Cutler's control of his arms but Cutler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venture controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cutler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Venture trying to control but Cutler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason Venture has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Venture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Venture can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cutler controls the pace.
Cutler preventing the sweep.
Cutler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Venture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutler is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cutler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Venture defends it nicely.
Venture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venture lands with a slapping head kick.
Cutler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cutler fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venture scores with a head kick.
Cutler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Venture as he avoids it easily.
Cutler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Venture counters with a straight right hand.
Cutler gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutler 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 Venture's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Venture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cutler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cutler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venture but Venture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cutler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Venture counters with a stiff right hand.
Venture lands a head kick. Cutler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cutler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Venture tries to avoid it but Cutler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Venture to the ground. Venture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Cutler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cutler.
Venture stuffs the takedown.
Cutler blocks a head kick by Venture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cutler quickly recovers to half guard.
Venture content to control rather than advance.
Venture is looking for a kimura but Cutler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Venture to get the leverage.
Venture takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cutler wants to sweep but Venture has passed to side control!
Venture tries to get to his feet but Cutler is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Venture in his guard.
Venture trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venture throws a strike but Cutler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Venture keeping full guard, as Cutler tries to pass.
Venture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cutler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cutler wants to pass the guard but Venture is keeping the position.
Cutler stands and throws Venture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Venture seems a little lost for a moment, as Cutler dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler advances nicely into full mount.
Cutler controlling the pace for now.
Cutler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Venture is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutler misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Venture.
I think Venture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Venture!
A very excited looking Jason Venture made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (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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189 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
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, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnar Nelson shoots in but Roy Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roy Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnar Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roy Nelson tries to clinch but Gunnar Nelson is having none of it.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnar Nelson scores with a takedown into Roy Nelson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roy Nelson is trying to keep Gunnar Nelson in close.
Gunnar Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnar Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roy Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunnar Nelson on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roy Nelson just wasn't active enough.
Roy Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Gunnar Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnar Nelson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roy Nelson instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Roy Nelson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roy Nelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roy Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnar Nelson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roy Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunnar Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Roy Nelson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roy Nelson scores with a one two! Gunnar Nelson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roy Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gunnar Nelson backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnar Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnar Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Roy Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Nelson takes a swing at Gunnar Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Roy Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnar Nelson's head back.
Gunnar Nelson misses with a leg kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Roy Nelson and sends Gunnar Nelson crashing to the mat! Roy Nelson follows him down to the mat - Gunnar Nelson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Gunnar Nelson is rocked!
Gunnar Nelson keeping control of the position.
Gunnar Nelson gets back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roy Nelson won't allow Gunnar Nelson to sweep him here.
Roy Nelson tries to stand but Gunnar Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson keeping moving, preventing Roy Nelson from controlling successfully.
Roy Nelson wanted to stand there but Gunnar Nelson had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gunnar Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunnar Nelson is on top in guard.
Gunnar Nelson wants to control from the top but Roy Nelson keeps moving.
Roy Nelson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson is not content to let Roy Nelson control the position.
Roy Nelson thows a huge punch but Gunnar Nelson dodges it nicely.
Gunnar Nelson keeping hold of Roy Nelson's head, controlling as best he can.
Roy Nelson prevents Gunnar Nelson from improving his position.
Roy Nelson is looking for a kimura but Gunnar Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roy Nelson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunnar Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Gunnar Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson'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.
Roy Nelson defending well as Gunnar Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Roy Nelson stuns Gunnar Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunnar Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roy Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gunnar Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roy Nelson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunnar Nelson back to the cage. Roy Nelson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunnar Nelson dodges the punch combination from Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land 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!
Gunnar Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnar Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roy Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roy Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnar Nelson passes into half guard.
Gunnar Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roy Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunnar Nelson is thwarting Roy Nelson's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnar Nelson tries to move into range but Roy Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunnar Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Roy Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson misses with the combination.
Gunnar Nelson throws the left hand but Roy Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnar Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roy Nelson breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy Nelson checks a low kick from Gunnar Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roy Nelson looks to land a right hand but Gunnar Nelson moved out of range.
Roy Nelson sizes up Gunnar Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roy Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy Nelson tests Gunnar Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunnar Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunnar Nelson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunnar Nelson tries to work over Roy Nelson's front leg with a kick but Roy Nelson checks it.
Gunnar Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunnar Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Roy Nelson's shoulder, as Roy Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Roy Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roy Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Gunnar Nelson's belly button to the back.
Gunnar Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Roy Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnar Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunnar Nelson throws a solid leg kick but Roy Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnar Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson slips a jab from Roy Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roy Nelson misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson lands with a cross.
Gunnar Nelson misses with a low kick.
Roy Nelson dips to his left and cracks Gunnar Nelson with an uppercut!
Gunnar Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunnar Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Roy Nelson. No joy for Gunnar Nelson on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roy Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roy Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnar Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy Nelson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Roy Nelson does it's job there.
Roy Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnar Nelson is just out of range.
Roy Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Gunnar Nelson pushes him off.
Gunnar Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roy Nelson throws the left hand but Gunnar Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnar Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy Nelson is just out of range.
Gunnar Nelson moves away from the strike by Roy Nelson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roy Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnar Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gunnar Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnar Nelson throws out the jab.
Gunnar Nelson slips a straight right by Roy Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnar Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Roy Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Roy Nelson is looking to clinch but Gunnar Nelson is avoiding it.
Roy Nelson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunnar Nelson back to the cage. Roy Nelson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Roy Nelson. Roy Nelson maintains the clinch.
Gunnar Nelson wants to break free but Roy Nelson has control.
Roy Nelson breaks the clinch.
Gunnar Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gunnar Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Roy Nelson is concentrating on defense, preventing Gunnar Nelson from advancing position.
Roy Nelson is staying active underneath Gunnar Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roy Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson wants to pass the guard but Roy Nelson is defending well.
Gunnar Nelson is keen to just control but Roy Nelson is a slippery customer.
Roy Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roy Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnar Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnar Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnar Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnar Nelson shoots in but Roy Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gunnar Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson drives through with a takedown into 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!
Roy Nelson is trying to control the position but Gunnar Nelson postures up.
Gunnar Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roy Nelson 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.
Gunnar Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnar Nelson pushing down on Roy Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson 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.
Gunnar Nelson controlling the action here.
Roy Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnar Nelson is looking for a kimura but Roy Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunnar Nelson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnar Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roy Nelson is just riding it out for now. Gunnar Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Gunnar Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gunnar Nelson throwing shots but Roy Nelson is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to advance position but Roy Nelson won't allow it.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnar Nelson is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy Nelson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
271 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Hernandez!
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, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boone.
Boone misses with a looping left.
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Hernandez just leaning against Boone, taking a breather.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.
Hernandez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boone tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
Boone connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Viktor Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Boone.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boone keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boone circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Boone finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Boone.
Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boone trying to control the position but instead, Hernandez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boone into the cage.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Boone sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the cage.
Boone is trying to break free.
Boone is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Boone.
Boone lands with a right hand.
Boone fails to land with a series of punches.
Boone connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boone counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hernandez slips a jab from Boone.
Boone tries to keep at a distance but Hernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez has Boone pressed against the cage, preventing Boone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Boone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Boone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
Hernandez slows down the pace here.
Hernandez digs a right hand underneath Boone's ribcage. Boone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boone's efforts to push away.
Boone letting Hernandez take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Boone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
Boone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boone thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boone shoots in but no luck this time.
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Boone catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Boone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Boone drives through with a takedown into Hernandez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone 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.
Hernandez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boone lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Boone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Robert Boone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boone lands a big right hand that sends Hernandez crashing to the mat! Boone stays standing though and waves Hernandez back to his feet!
Hernandez is rocked!
It looks like Viktor Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Hernandez slips a jab from Boone.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Boone.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Boone swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boone circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Boone as Hernandez shoots in.
Boone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Boone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Boone scores with a hook.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Good standup being displayed there by Boone as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Boone as he connects with a hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hernandez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boone scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Boone circles away.
The fighters circling - Boone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boone circles away.
Boone keeps the fight on the outside.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone misses the jab.
Boone drops Hernandez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hernandez looks back up at him and smiles so Boone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boone cracks Hernandez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hernandez falls to his knees and Boone doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boone!
A very excited looking Robert Boone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide's entrance music is Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business. A fine choice. 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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272 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Varg Veide!
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, Lucas Lodano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Veide is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veide ducks under a wild hook from Lodano.
Lodano throws a big shot that misses.
Veide tests Lodano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Lucas Lodano has been cut.
Veide misses with a body kick.
Veide pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lodano is out of range and Veide settles back down.
Lodano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A swing and a miss from Veide.
Veide throws a leg kick but Lodano checks it.
Veide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodano.
Veide dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodano. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veide turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lodano, pushing him back against the cage.
Veide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodano backwards.
Veide lands a shoulder strike.
Lodano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lodano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodano has a couple of punches blocked by Veide.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodano takes an elbow to the temple.
Lodano tries a body shot but Veide blocks it.
Lodano throws a punch but it's blocked by Veide.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veide blocks an uppercut.
Lodano tries a body shot but Veide blocks it.
Lodano misses with some punches.
Veide lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Lucas Lodano's cut even more.
Lodano working aggressively here.
Veide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lodano looks winded!
Veide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veide lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veide blocking some punches.
Veide lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodano backwards.
Veide putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lodano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lodano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lodano avoiding damage as Veide throws knees to the body.
Veide lands a body punch.
Veide is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Veide for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knees to the body from Veide.
Veide lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Veide.
Veide digs a right hand into Lodano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lodano's gas tank.
Veide lands a big right hand that drops Lodano! The killer instinct kicks in and Veide finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Veide!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varg Veide!
Varg Veide 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Ryan Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Banjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Banjo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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258 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Ryan Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banjo drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Roberts can't break the clinch.
Roberts wants to break free but Banjo has control.
Banjo wants a takedown.
Banjo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Banjo manages to end up in side control.
Banjo controls the position from side control.
Roberts is trying to buck Banjo off.
Roberts 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.
Roberts seems a little lost for a moment, as Banjo dominates the positioning.
Roberts is pushing Banjo's head away, looking to escape. Banjo manages to hold on to the position though.
Banjo lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banjo is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Banjo stalls from top position.
Roberts is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banjo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face as Banjo controls the position.
Roberts is pushing Banjo's head away, looking to escape. Banjo manages to hold on to the position though.
Banjo landing strikes.
Banjo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roberts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banjo is controlling him well.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts bucks up and tries to throw Banjo off but instead Banjo has got his back!
Roberts has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo is working the ground and pound. Can Roberts escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banjo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banjo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roberts doesn't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banjo.
Roberts has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Banjo looking for the choke from the back.
Banjo controlling the position well here. Roberts rolled but Banjo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Banjo lands punches and elbows.
Banjo controlling from the back.
Banjo working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts holding both Banjo 's hands and preventing any damage.
I would not like to be Roberts right now.
Banjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Banjo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Banjo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Roberts.
Banjo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Banjo looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roberts is defending well though. Banjo let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts showing good submission defense here.
Banjo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Banjo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Roberts!
Banjo tightening his grip on Roberts, looking for the choke.
Banjo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Roberts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Banjo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banjo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Banjo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banjo misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banjo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banjo scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts throws a push kick but Banjo slaps the foot to one side.
Banjo tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
No luck for Banjo with that takedown attempt.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banjo darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts tries to break free but Banjo pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Banjo is controlling him.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Banjo has him pressed against the cage.
Banjo is looking for a takedown.
Joey Ryan Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Banjo.
Banjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts scores with a head kick. Banjo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banjo.
Banjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banjo somewhat.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banjo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Banjo manages to move to mount!
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.
Banjo controlling the pace for now.
Roberts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banjo.
Banjo has hold of Roberts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roberts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Banjo working for a guillotine from mount but Roberts is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Roberts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Banjo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roberts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banjo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo is landing with some decent strikes but Roberts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Banjo content just to control the position here.
Banjo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roberts hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Banjo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roberts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Banjo with shots to the head and body - Roberts looks very uncomfortable down there.
Banjo looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banjo with a couple of short strikes.
Banjo controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Banjo.
Banjo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roberts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Banjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Banjo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banjo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banjo wants to pass to mount but Roberts is defending the position.
Roberts makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Roberts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banjo eats them both and turns towards Roberts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roberts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Banjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roberts on his heels. He'll look to pass Roberts's guard now, I'm sure.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Banjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banjo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banjo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banjo stands up from Roberts's guard - Banjo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Banjo clinches.
Roberts can't break the clinch.
Joey Ryan Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Banjo is controlling him.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banjo has picked Roberts up - he's going for a ride! Banjo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banjo in particular looking to stall.
Roberts is trying to escape back to his feet but Banjo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Banjo is dominant here and he's now got Roberts's back!
Banjo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Banjo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Banjo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown by Banjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Banjo closes the distance and clinches.
Banjo lands with a short shot to the head.
Banjo wants the takedown. Roberts is fighting it off but Banjo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roberts's guard against the cage.
Banjo stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roberts throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banjo escapes and throws Roberts's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roberts trying to remain calm as Banjo controls from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banjo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Roberts is trying to escape and Banjo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Roberts is forced to tap! Nice work there by Banjo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Banjo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Murphy!
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, Keith Glenn!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn gets a takedown into half guard.
Glenn 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.
Glenn thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Glenn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murphy!
Glenn looking to finish with strikes here!
Glenn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Glenn misses with a head shot.
Glenn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy taking shots to the head.
Glenn thowing shots but they're missing.
Glenn cracks Murphy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glenn on the ground.
Glenn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Glenn unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Glenn.
Glenn controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Glenn content just to control the position here.
Glenn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Glenn looking to ground and pound but Murphy is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glenn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Glenn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Glenn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Murphy is in a horrible position here. Glenn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Glenn controlling the pace for now.
Glenn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Glenn.
Glenn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glenn unloads with some shots from mount but Murphy bucks and avoids them well.
Glenn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murphy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Glenn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn looking to finish Murphy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murphy!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glenn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Murphy looks a forlorn figure.
Glenn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Glenn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glenn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glenn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Glenn. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Glenn cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Glenn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murphy to stand back up!
Murphy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy ducks into an uppercut from Glenn and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Glenn!
In his post fight interview, Keith Glenn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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