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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hells Bells . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cody Ramus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapikov sprawls well. Lapikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapikov misses with a hook. Ramus ducked under it nicely.
Lapikov swings widly with a right hand
and Lapikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapikov throws out the jab.
Lapikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lapikov tries to roll over but Ramus keeps him under control.
Ramus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lapikov sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapikov wants to control but Ramus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramus seems to be working for a kimura but Lapikov defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus wants to pass the guard but Lapikov is defending well.
Ramus prevents Lapikov from improving his position.
Ramus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapikov's head.
Ramus prevents Lapikov from improving his position.
Ramus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramus is looking for submissions but instead, Lapikov has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus looking to pass the guard.
Lapikov is controlling Ramus's posture.
Ramus chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus preventing the sweep.
Lapikov is working hard here to advance position.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramus wants to pass the guard but Lapikov is keeping the position.
Ramus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lapikov dives on top into guard.
Lapikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramus has wrist control.
Ramus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramus looking for a guillotine here but Lapikov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov postures up and lands a big shot to Ramus's brow.
Lapikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Ramus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lapikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lapikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lapikov trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
Ramus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lapikov has picked Ramus up and slammed him! Ramus can't keep hold of the triangle and Lapikov manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Ramus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lapikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramus has hold of Lapikov's hands but Lapikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lapikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lapikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Lapikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lapikov drops an elbow to the side of Ramus's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramus is looking for a sweep. Lapikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapikov is keen to just control but Ramus is a slippery customer.
Ramus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapikov drops an elbow to the side of Ramus's head.
Lapikov wants to control but Ramus is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Lapikov there.
Ramus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lapikov.
Lapikov winds up and cracks Ramus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lapikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramus keeps working.
Lapikov working the head and body with strikes.
Lapikov working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lapikov connects with a nice short shot to Ramus's temple.
Ramus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lapikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anatoliy Lapikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramus is not content to let Lapikov control the position.
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapikov pulls his head out easily.
Lapikov working Ramus over with strikes.
Lapikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lapikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapikov tries to stand and escape but Ramus is controlling the position.
Lapikov is keen to just control but Ramus is a slippery customer.
Ramus won't allow Lapikov to pass to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramus has hold of Lapikov's hands but Lapikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lapikov throwing shots but Ramus is blocking nicely.
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus looking for submissions off his back.
Ramus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapikov prevents Ramus from improving his position.
Lapikov lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lapikov.
Ramus taking some punishment here, with Lapikov in his half guard.
Ramus is pressing down on Lapikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lapikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lapikov lands a couple of digs.
Lapikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lapikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Ramus keeps moving.
Lapikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lapikov cracks Ramus with a solid left hand.
Lapikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lapikov is posturing up here but Ramus has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lapikov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lapikov has to tap! Slick submission there by Ramus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Ramus!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Ramus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hell & Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Les Paul!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Benevides blocks a head kick by Paul.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benevides paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul shoots in and drives through. Benevides sprawls well.
Benevides scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benevides is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benevides is trying to work for a kimura but Paul is defending well.
Benevides trying to advance position but Paul counters by regaining guard.
Benevides drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul decides to stand back up. Paul steps back and let's Benevides get back to his feet.
Paul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benevides regains half guard.
Paul is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benevides manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benevides is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paul defends well.
Paul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benevides has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paul has managed to get both his arms back between Benevides's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benevides looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benevides looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benevides!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benevides's best efforts.
Benevides is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benevides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benevides stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
Benevides prevents Paul from improving his position.
Benevides lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to get back to full guard.
Benevides throwing shots but Paul is blocking nicely.
Benevides is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benevides to get the leverage.
Benevides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paul looking for submissions off his back.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Benevides has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benevides is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benevides is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paul wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benevides throwing shots but Paul is blocking nicely.
Paul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benevides.
Paul is looking to control Benevides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paul avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Benevides dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benevides.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Paul.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benevides closes the distance and clinches up with Paul, looking for a takedown. Benevides pushes Paul against the cage but Paul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benevides takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul slaps away a takedown attempt from Benevides, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benevides with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paul closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benevides to the mat! Benevides manages to get full guard.
Benevides looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benevides keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul tries to stand but Benevides is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paul advances position into side control!
Paul tries for a kimura but Benevides is defending well.
Benevides wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Benevides tries to buck Paul off but Paul is having none of it.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Benevides is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benevides tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benevides gets back to half guard.
Paul trying to advance position but Benevides counters by regaining guard.
Benevides tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul wants to stand and escape but instead Benevides has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benevides gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benevides drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paul dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to stand up but Benevides won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benevides is working an open guard so Paul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benevides shoots in looking for a takedown but Paul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benevides's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benevides.
Benevides rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benevides is trying to pull guard but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Benevides successfully pulls guard.
Paul advances to half guard.
Paul wants to control but Benevides is keeping him busy.
Benevides looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is working for a kimura but Benevides is defending it quite comfortably.
Paul seems to be working for a kimura but Benevides defends the submission attempt.
Benevides tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benevides is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benevides looks for a takedown but Paul sprawls well.
Paul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benevides avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul tries to clinch there but Benevides circles away.
A head kick misses from Paul.
Benevides takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benevides throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paul's waist but Paul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benevides off to one side.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Paul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benevides circles away quickly and effectively.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul clinches up against the cage.
Benevides tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benevides tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paul gets control of Benevides's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paul will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Paul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benevides's guard.
Benevides is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paul is aware though and is defending well.
Paul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dave Benevides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benevides with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paul counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benevides has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paul after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paul manages to end up in side control.
Benevides is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benevides is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benevides looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to control the action but Benevides is working from the bottom.
Paul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benevides looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Les Paul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benevides is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Paul is tapping! Great win for Benevides!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Benevides!
A relieved looking Dave Benevides thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roncesvalles comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Jonah Roncesvalles looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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157 lbs
22 - 34 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballswick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roncesvalles looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ballswick postures up in Roncesvalles's guard and throws a big left but Roncesvalles blocks it.
Ballswick is pushing down on Roncesvalles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roncesvalles is fighting to maintain full guard but Ballswick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ballswick is working for a submission of some sort.
Ballswick works his way into side control.
Ballswick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ballswick is staying tight to Roncesvalles's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is not content to let Ballswick control the position.
Roncesvalles taking a bit of punishment here - Ballswick scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Ballswick stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballswick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roncesvalles tries to buck Ballswick off but Ballswick is having none of it.
Roncesvalles struggling a bit here.
Ballswick staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roncesvalles is trying to escape the position but Ballswick is controlling the position.
Ballswick wants to control but Roncesvalles is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roncesvalles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ballswick controlling the position.
Ballswick tries for a kimura but Roncesvalles is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballswick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roncesvalles, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roncesvalles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ballswick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roncesvalles is fending him off so far but Ballswick persists. Nope, Roncesvalles circles away and we're back to standing.
Hellson Ballswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roncesvalles tries to move into range but Ballswick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ballswick swings for the body but Roncesvalles moves out of range.
Roncesvalles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ballswick sprawls well initially but Roncesvalles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ballswick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roncesvalles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roncesvalles's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good control from Ballswick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ballswick has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ballswick working for a choke but Roncesvalles is defending well.
Ballswick 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ballswick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ballswick is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Roncesvalles. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ballswick scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballswick is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Roncesvalles taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ballswick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hellson Ballswick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hellson Ballswick thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein - Ich Will! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Hermansson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hermansson misses with a body shot.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown.
Hermansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins lands a jab.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hermansson in his tracks.
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!
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hermansson has time to react.
Hermansson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Hermansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hermansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hermansson is rocked!
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jenkins lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hermansson. Jenkins pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Jenkins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesse Jenkins thanked Alpha-Male Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Satanmury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage comes into the arena with LMFAO Mash up blaring out of the sound system. 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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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heavy Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Satanmury!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damage shoots in but Satanmury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Damage prevents Satanmury from improving his position.
Satanmury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damage pulls his head out easily.
Damage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Satanmury is just riding it out for now. Damage eventually gives up the hold.
Damage seems to be looking for submissions.
Satanmury works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanmury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satanmury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Satanmury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Satanmury dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Satanmury with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Satanmury scoring with punches to the head and body.
Damage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Satanmury landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanmury sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Damage's guard.
Damage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damage actively working from the bottom here.
Damage wants to get back to full guard.
Satanmury working Damage over with strikes.
Damage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Satanmury pulls his head out easily.
Satanmury prevents Damage from improving his position.
Damage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Satanmury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damage is just riding it out for now. Satanmury eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Satanmury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury seems to be working for a kimura but Damage defends the submission attempt.
Satanmury 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.
Damage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Satanmury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damage is keeping the position for now.
Satanmury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Satanmury throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Satanmury is aware though and is defending well.
Satanmury scoring with punches to the head and body.
Damage looking for a sweep. Not yet Damage, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Satanmury lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Damage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satanmury manages to get himself to full guard.
Damage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satanmury has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damage has managed to get both his arms back between Satanmury's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damage tries to free his leg and advance position but Satanmury is retaining full guard.
Satanmury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damage defends it easily.
Damage throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satanmury has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damage has managed to get both his arms back between Satanmury's legs - danger averted.
Damage pushing down on Satanmury's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Satanmury dominated that round.
That's time! Damage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Satanmury tries to clinch but Damage is having none of it.
Heavy Damage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satanmury scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Satanmury passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damage is looking for a sweep.
Satanmury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Satanmury is trying to get an arm triangle but Damage is defending well.
Satanmury tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Damage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Satanmury off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanmury rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Satanmury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damage wants to work for an arm triangle but Satanmury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Damage winds up and cracks Satanmury with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Damage lands a nice short elbow.
Christian Satanmury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Damage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Satanmury sees it coming and defends easily.
Damage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Damage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Satanmury?
Satanmury is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanmury regains half guard.
Satanmury is still in real trouble! Can Damage finish him?
Damage lands a big elbow - Satanmury is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Damage!
Heavy Damage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). On his way into the cage it seems that Osgar MacGregor has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Osgar MacGregor seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nieddds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nieddds avoids the head kick by MacGregor.
MacGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nieddds is out of range.
MacGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nieddds's sensitive parts.
MacGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nieddds, pushing him back against the cage.
Nieddds tries to break free but MacGregor pushes him back against the cage.
MacGregor working aggressively here.
MacGregor tries to throw a body punch but Nieddds avoids it by throwing MacGregor back against the cage.
Nieddds takes a shot to the head.
Nieddds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nieddds can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor controlling the action here for a moment.
Nieddds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nieddds avoiding damage.
MacGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nieddds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nieddds is trying to maintain a safe position but MacGregor gets an underhook and turns Nieddds into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor stalling in the clinch.
MacGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Nieddds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nieddds is looking to break free of the clinch but MacGregor has double underhooks.
MacGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nieddds displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacGregor up against the cage.
MacGregor is trying to drag Nieddds to the mat but Nieddds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osgar MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by MacGregor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nieddds.
Nieddds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGregor misses with a punch to the body.
MacGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nieddds working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGregor.
MacGregor can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacGregor misses with some punches.
MacGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nieddds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacGregor up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieddds is trying to stall.
Nieddds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nieddds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieddds.
MacGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacGregor throws a shot from downtown. Nieddds moves away and avoids it.
MacGregor throws a shot from downtown. Nieddds moves away and avoids it.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nieddds throws a series of strikes that have MacGregor backpedaling.
MacGregor ducks under a wild hook from Nieddds.
Nieddds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
Nieddds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
MacGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nieddds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with a low kick as Nieddds jumps back.
MacGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nieddds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacGregor slips a jab from Nieddds.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGregor moves away.
Nieddds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nieddds ducks under a wild hook from MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a leg kick but Nieddds moved away.
MacGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacGregor misses with a shot to the body
and Nieddds counters by moving into the clinch.
MacGregor working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor has Nieddds pressed against the cage, preventing Nieddds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from MacGregor.
MacGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGregor stalls.
Nieddds avoiding damage.
Nieddds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds is pushing MacGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacGregor tries to work over Nieddds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGregor.
MacGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Nieddds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nieddds tries to stall but MacGregor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nieddds to work.
Osgar MacGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Nieddds.
Nieddds throws a lazy right hand but MacGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nieddds with a hook.
MacGregor feints a jab promting Nieddds to slip. MacGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nieddds slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Osgar MacGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
MacGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Nieddds misses with an uppercut. MacGregor saw that one coming.
MacGregor drops Nieddds with a left and a right! Oh, Nieddds is hurt - MacGregor dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
MacGregor misses with the ground and pound.
MacGregor grinds an elbow into Nieddds's temple.
Nieddds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGregor scores with a couple of short elbows.
MacGregor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
MacGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nieddds can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGregor in side control, throwing shots but Nieddds defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacGregor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
MacGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nieddds keeps working.
Nieddds parries the strikes from MacGregor easily there. MacGregor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nieddds to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nieddds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nieddds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacGregor.
MacGregor prevents Nieddds from escaping the position.
Nieddds can't do much from the bottom here.
Nieddds sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds trying to hold on to MacGregor's head to control him but MacGregor postures up.
MacGregor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nieddds sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacGregor throwing shots but Nieddds is blocking nicely.
MacGregor drops an elbow to the side of Nieddds's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacGregor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacGregor wants to free his trapped foot but Nieddds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nieddds tries to get to full guard but MacGregor has control of the leg.
Osgar MacGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nieddds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacGregor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nieddds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nieddds is looking to improve his position.
MacGregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nieddds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacGregor scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacGregor is trying to work for a kimura but Nieddds is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds pushes MacGregor off looking to stand but MacGregor dives back in and keeps control.
MacGregor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nieddds pushes MacGregor off looking to stand but MacGregor dives back in and keeps control.
Bobby Nieddds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGregor passes to side control.
MacGregor taking a breather here.
An elbow from MacGregor crashes against the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor is looking to take a break and control but Nieddds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!
Osgar MacGregor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obasi comes to the cage accompanied by Overkill. Jose Aldo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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148 lbs
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38
157 lbs
29 - 21 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Obasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obasi throws a head kick that Aldo semi-blocks.
Aldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Obasi.
Aldo lands with a right hand.
Obasi throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Aldo blocks the low kick.
Obasi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obasi misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Obasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Obasi scores with a head kick. Aldo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Obasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obasi lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a hook but Obasi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obasi moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obasi.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obasi staying out of range there.
Obasi misses the shot to the body.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obasi connects with a solid leg kick.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Obasi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Obasi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aldo!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Obasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Obasi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi trying to control the action but Aldo is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Obasi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Aldo's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Aldo is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Obasi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Solomon Obasi!
Solomon Obasi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A spartan is just no match for such a gentleman like me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Napalm Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Utley (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Napalm Chief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Utley!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chief throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Utley.
It looks like Napalm Chief has been cut.
Utley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chief counters with a right hand to the body.
Utley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chief rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Utley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chief doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chief's sensitive parts.
Chief with a jab.
Chief lands with a hook. Utley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Utley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Utley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Chief.
Utley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Utley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Utley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Utley scoring well with a low kick there.
Chief moves out of range of the body kick from Utley.
Utley throws an overhand right that lands on Chief's shoulder, as Chief tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley works Chief's body with a nice hook.
Utley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot lands for Utley.
Chief throws a sloppy head kick
and Utley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chief has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Utley.
Chief keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Utley lands a nice shot to the body.
Utley scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utley tries to move into range but Chief moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Utley avoids the body shot from Chief.
Utley lands a slapping body shot.
Utley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chief throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chief swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Utley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chief loads up on a big right hand but Utley slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chief.
Utley throws a head kick but Chief moves out of range.
Utley scores with a hook.
Utley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chief lands a leg kick that knocks Utley off balance momentarily.
Utley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Utley tests Chief's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Chief misses
and Chief takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Napalm Chief's cut is getting worse.
Chief misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Utley.
Chief scores with a jab to the jaw.
Utley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chief throws a hook to the side of Utley's head but Utley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Utley lands a jab to the head.
Utley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Utley connects with a right hand. Chief shakes it off.
Chief is rocked!
Utley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Utley checks a leg kick nicely.
Oh Chief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Utley lands a slapping body shot.
Utley rushes Chief with punches - Chief moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Chief goes down! Utley follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Utley!
Chase Utley made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cian McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Irish Fighting Song - We Come in Pieces. Schwalle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Max Payne theme. Oliver Schwalle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cian McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schwalle cracks McGarrity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schwalle lands an overhand right.
Schwalle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGarrity jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliver Schwalle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schwalle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGarrity counters with a two punch combo.
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!
McGarrity has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGarrity takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGarrity misses with some punches.
McGarrity tries a body shot but Schwalle blocks it.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwalle swings wildly with an uppercut but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGarrity struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwalle controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle tries to throw a body punch but McGarrity avoids it by throwing Schwalle back against the cage.
McGarrity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Schwalle.
Schwalle misses with a punch to the body.
Schwalle blocks a body shot from McGarrity.
McGarrity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schwalle's elbow.
McGarrity has a couple of punches blocked by Schwalle.
Schwalle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Schwalle - that landed with a thud.
Schwalle can't find room to land a body shot as McGarrity controls the action.
Schwalle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwalle digs a right hand into McGarrity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGarrity's gas tank.
Schwalle misses with a punch on the inside.
McGarrity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwalle has a couple of punches blocked by McGarrity.
Schwalle trying to control the position but instead, McGarrity has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schwalle into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schwalle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGarrity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwalle backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGarrity lands with a right to the head.
McGarrity tries to throw a body punch but Schwalle avoids it by throwing McGarrity back against the cage.
Schwalle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schwalle tries to work over McGarrity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwalle tries to throw a body punch but McGarrity avoids it by throwing Schwalle back against the cage.
Schwalle misses with the head strike.
McGarrity struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwalle controls his hands.
McGarrity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGarrity blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwalle.
McGarrity can't find room to land a body shot as Schwalle controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle tries a body shot but McGarrity blocks it.
Schwalle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schwalle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGarrity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwalle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGarrity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwalle swings wildly with an uppercut but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from McGarrity.
Schwalle misses with a punch to the body.
Schwalle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGarrity blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, McGarrity scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGarrity throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwalle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwalle misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGarrity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwalle scores with a shot to the side of McGarrity's head.
Schwalle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGarrity's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schwalle throws a punch but it's blocked by McGarrity.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schwalle.
Schwalle lands a nice uppercut.
Schwalle can't find room to land a body shot as McGarrity controls the action.
Schwalle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwalle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGarrity's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGarrity stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Schwalle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schwalle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarrity.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity lands a front kick.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schwalle looks to land a combination but McGarrity avoids it well.
Schwalle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGarrity.
A good leg kick by McGarrity.
Schwalle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schwalle is looking to clinch.
A left lands for McGarrity.
Schwalle is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwalle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGarrity. McGarrity obviously looking to wear him down.
Schwalle is still on wobbly legs! Can McGarrity finish him?
Cian McGarrity is winning the standup battle so far.
McGarrity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGarrity lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cian McGarrity!
After winning the bout, Cian McGarrity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cockenschtuff's entrance music is Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGarrity's choice of entrance music: Payback-Slayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cockenschtuff as he jumps to the side.
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cockenschtuff is fending him off so far but McGarrity persists. Nope, Cockenschtuff circles away and we're back to standing.
McGarrity tries to move into range but Cockenschtuff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cockenschtuff throws the kick towards the body but McGarrity avoids it.
Cockenschtuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a leg kick but McGarrity saw it coming and moves away.
McGarrity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cockenschtuff.
McGarrity feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockenschtuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity looking to pass the guard.
Cockenschtuff controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockenschtuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cockenschtuff misses with a looping left.
McGarrity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cockenschtuff at a distance.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGarrity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick
and McGarrity counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGarrity is pressing down on Cockenschtuff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cockenschtuff is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wants to improve his position but McGarrity is controlling well.
McGarrity thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cockenschtuff's head.
McGarrity is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockenschtuff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cockenschtuff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarrity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGarrity thows a huge punch but Cockenschtuff dodges it nicely.
Cockenschtuff is looking to control McGarrity's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cockenschtuff avoid being mounted?
Cockenschtuff tries to roll over but McGarrity keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cockenschtuff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGarrity advances to half guard.
Cockenschtuff is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cockenschtuff looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to control but Cockenschtuff is keeping him busy.
McGarrity is trying to work for a kimura but Cockenschtuff is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockenschtuff controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGarrity lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cockenschtuff cracks a nice hook into McGarrity's ribs.
McGarrity shoots in but no luck this time.
McGarrity swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook but McGarrity blocks it.
Cockenschtuff walks into a jab.
Cockenschtuff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGarrity. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cockenschtuff is looking to clinch.
Cockenschtuff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGarrity counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee asks McGarrity politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGarrity prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cockenschtuff tries to bench press McGarrity off him but McGarrity keeps the position.
McGarrity fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cockenschtuff to see if he's OK.
McGarrity working the head and body with strikes.
Cockenschtuff takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cockenschtuff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGarrity cracks Cockenschtuff with a big elbow.
McGarrity landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGarrity working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McGarrity throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cockenschtuff dodges the ground and pound from McGarrity.
Cockenschtuff is looking to regain half guard here but McGarrity keeps moving and retains side control.
Cockenschtuff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGarrity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cockenschtuff regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGarrity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity looking to sit in guard and control but Cockenschtuff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cockenschtuff postures up.
McGarrity seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Cockenschtuff from standing up.
McGarrity has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cockenschtuff won't allow McGarrity to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Cockenschtuff from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cockenschtuff drops his hands momentarily and McGarrity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGarrity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cockenschtuff's hands.
McGarrity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cockenschtuff takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by McGarrity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGarrity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGarrity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cockenschtuff connects with an inside leg kick.
Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick but McGarrity sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGarrity looks to land a right hand but Cockenschtuff moved out of range.
McGarrity fails with the takedown.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body kick.
McGarrity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cockenschtuff's sensitive parts.
McGarrity scores with a jab.
McGarrity fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cockenschtuff sprawls well initially but McGarrity persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGarrity throws a strike but Cockenschtuff avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarrity is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGarrity tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockenschtuff is retaining full guard.
Cockenschtuff has control of McGarrity's left arm, preventing McGarrity from doing any damage.
Cockenschtuff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarrity looking to pass the guard.
Cockenschtuff keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGarrity trying to control but Cockenschtuff is working from the bottom.
Cockenschtuff controlling McGarrity's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGarrity throws a big elbow that misses.
McGarrity working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cockenschtuff controls McGarrity momentarily but McGarrity frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester Cockenschtuff has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGarrity works Cockenschtuff's body with a nice hook.
Cockenschtuff throws a front kick aimed at McGarrity's knee but McGarrity avoids it well.
Cockenschtuff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff wants to clinch.
McGarrity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cockenschtuff moves in looking to clinch but McGarrity pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Cockenschtuff does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Cockenschtuff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarrity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cockenschtuff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cockenschtuff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cockenschtuff darts in trying to clinch
and McGarrity counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockenschtuff is keeping the position for now.
Cockenschtuff has his foot on McGarrity's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGarrity works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cockenschtuff controlling McGarrity's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGarrity checks a leg kick.
McGarrity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGarrity throws a lazy right hand but Cockenschtuff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Cockenschtuff's leg. Cockenschtuff is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity lands a glancing blow to the side of Cockenschtuff's head.
McGarrity lands a head shot.
McGarrity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cockenschtuff throws a nice looking combination but McGarrity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGarrity misses with a double jab
and Cockenschtuff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown but Cockenschtuff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Cockenschtuff is just out of range.
McGarrity shoots and misses
and Cockenschtuff counters with a body kick.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body punch
and McGarrity counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGarrity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cockenschtuff wants to improve his position but McGarrity is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity tries to pass to full mount but Cockenschtuff defends it.
McGarrity drops an elbow to the side of Cockenschtuff's head.
McGarrity stalling away here and it's allowed Cockenschtuff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGarrity throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGarrity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockenschtuff is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is working Cockenschtuff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockenschtuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cockenschtuff trying to control the position.
McGarrity trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cockenschtuff has his hands on McGarrity's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGarrity is controlling him.
Lester Cockenschtuff has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGarrity takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from McGarrity misses its intended target.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Cockenschtuff's leg. Cockenschtuff is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity shoots in but no luck this time.
Lester Cockenschtuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kearney McGarrity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity shoots in but Cockenschtuff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGarrity shoots in for a double leg but Cockenschtuff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cockenschtuff rushes McGarrity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGarrity gets through Cockenschtuff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch on the inside.
McGarrity has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cockenschtuff clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cockenschtuff looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGarrity.
McGarrity is hanging on to Cockenschtuff's back as he tries to escape.
Cockenschtuff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cockenschtuff prevents McGarrity from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wants to escape the position.
McGarrity looking for the choke but no joy.
McGarrity is trying to stick to Cockenschtuff's back but Cockenschtuff is turning into McGarrity. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGarrity's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cockenschtuff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wanted to stand there but McGarrity had control of the position.
McGarrity is adopting a defensive guard.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Cockenschtuff from standing up.
McGarrity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lester Cockenschtuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGarrity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lester Cockenschtuff.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick
and McGarrity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cockenschtuff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGarrity.
A cross from McGarrity lands.
Kearney McGarrity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGarrity ducks under a wild hook from Cockenschtuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cockenschtuff looks to land a right hand but McGarrity moved out of range.
Cockenschtuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGarrity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lester Cockenschtuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGarrity is looking to slow Cockenschtuff down with leg kicks.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up but McGarrity circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarrity connects with the punch.
Cockenschtuff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGarrity.
Cockenschtuff takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGarrity shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cockenschtuff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cockenschtuff tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kearney McGarrity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGarrity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kearney McGarrity!
Kearney McGarrity is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kearney McGarrity 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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