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EFC 3: Matthews vs. Daimon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Burbinna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Ross acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Burbinna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Ross!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burbinna misses the shot to the body.
Burbinna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Burbinna persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
Burbinna closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Burbinna pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burbinna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Burbinna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burbinna fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Burbinna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burbinna just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burbinna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burbinna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burbinna blocks a jab.
Burbinna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dave Burbinna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Burbinna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ross counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burbinna's guard now.
Burbinna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ross defends well.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burbinna is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is stalling in the full guard.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ross preventing the sweep.
Ross slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burbinna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ross in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burbinna prevents Ross from improving position.
Ross is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Burbinna!
Burbinna is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Ross.
Ross landing strikes from the mount and Burbinna is in trouble!
Ross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burbinna is breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Ross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cody Ross just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burbinna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Ross 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.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Burbinna saw that one coming.
Ross shoots and misses
and Burbinna moves into the clinch.
Burbinna is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Burbinna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross is pushing Burbinna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burbinna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burbinna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ross tries for a takedown but Burbinna manages to get underhooks.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burbinna's efforts to push away.
Ross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burbinna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Ross.
Burbinna just leaning against Ross, taking a breather.
Burbinna prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Burbinna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ross.
Burbinna stalling the fight.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Burbinna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burbinna tries to pull guard but Ross won't allow it.
Ross misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burbinna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burbinna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burbinna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ross wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Burbinna.
Burbinna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burbinna can't break the clinch.
Ross is looking to control Burbinna's arms but Burbinna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ross has his back to the cage.
Ross seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Ross avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burbinna as Ross tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cody Ross.
Burbinna misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burbinna misses the shot to the body.
Burbinna misses with a takedown
and Ross counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burbinna!
Burbinna is looking to get to half guard.
Ross content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross dominating with strikes here.
Ross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ross lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ross postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burbinna looks a forlorn figure.
Ross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burbinna's head backwards.
Burbinna lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Burbinna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ross.
Ross lands a couple of digs.
Ross slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ross creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burbinna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ross just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cody Ross just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burbinna throws a sloppy body shot
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Burbinna with a poor takedown
and Ross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burbinna staying out of range there.
Burbinna fails with the takedown
and Ross counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Burbinna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burbinna tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
Burbinna tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burbinna won't be happy with that.
Ross is chipping away with strikes.
Ross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Ross politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ross prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross controlling from the full mount.
Ross unloading with bombs!
Ross controlling the position easily from mount.
Cody Ross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave Burbinna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ross looking to secure an arm triangle but Burbinna defends it well.
Ross looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Ross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (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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BJJ White 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, Roger Dunowevil!
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, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mousasi showed some decent athleticism there.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunowevil defends it well.
Dunowevil trying to get back to full guard but Mousasi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dunowevil is looking to get to half guard.
Dunowevil is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mousasi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dunowevil is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gegard Mousasi!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Brutus Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith avoids the head kick by Stokes.
Smith cracks Stokes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stokes wants to clinch.
Stokes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Stokes moves his leg out of the way.
Stokes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stokes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy.
Stokes throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stokes trying to advance position but Smith counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Stokes is controlling well.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Stokes sits in half guard.
Stokes looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stokes passes into side control.
Stokes lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes working away.
Stokes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stokes tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Stokes scoring with strikes.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stokes's best efforts.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stokes wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stokes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stokes has Smith in his guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stokes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head.
Stokes trying to control the position.
Stokes is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Smith distracts Stokes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Stokes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stokes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Stokes dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Stokes's head and hops out.
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 Brutus Stokes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stokes wants to clinch.
Stokes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith motions for Stokes to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands with a straight right. Stokes didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Stokes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Stokes won't allow it.
Smith gets control of Stokes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stokes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Stokes drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Stokes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stokes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith controls Stokes momentarily but Stokes frees himself.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stokes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stokes stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith looks to clinch
and Stokes counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stokes trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Stokes stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Stokes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Stokes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith pushes Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stokes pulls guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Stokes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stokes wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stokes is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Stokes circles away.
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 Brutus Stokes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stokes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stokes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stokes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stokes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Stokes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stokes lands a nice short elbow.
Smith 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stokes lands a nice short elbow.
Stokes trying to control the pace.
Stokes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stokes not doing much here.
Brutus Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy.
Smith tries to roll over but Stokes keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Stokes has passed into side control.
Stokes is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stokes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith tries to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith tries to hold on but Stokes postures up.
Stokes controlling the pace for now.
Steve Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Stokes isn't that keen on the idea.
Stokes controlling from the full mount.
Stokes prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stokes, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Stokes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ndemi Abasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Tyree (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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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, Ndemi Abasi!
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, Rasheed Tyree!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyree circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyree avoids the head kick by Abasi.
Abasi wants to clinch up but Tyree keeps it at a distance.
Tyree closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyree lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyree is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyree stays in close to Abasi's body and controls the position.
Tyree throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyree drops back looking for a leg! Abasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abasi manages to kick Tyree off! Tyree jumps back into Abasi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyree bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyree trying to control the action but Abasi is working from the bottom.
Abasi tries to bench press Tyree off him but Tyree keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyree on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyree.
Abasi can't do much from the bottom here.
Abasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Tyree seems content to control.
Tyree prevents Abasi from standing back up.
Tyree is thwarting Abasi's attempts to control the position.
Tyree is looking to advance position but Abasi won't allow it.
Abasi is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyree thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abasi's head.
Tyree is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyree moves into full mount! Abasi won't be happy about that!
Tyree with good strikes from the mount here!
Tyree takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tyree tries to control but Abasi wriggling away.
Tyree looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyree won't let Abasi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tyree moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abasi has worked his arm free - good work by Abasi!
Tyree throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Abasi is looking to regain half guard here but Tyree keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abasi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyree has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tyree in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasheed Tyree dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abasi tries to clinch but Tyree moves out of range.
Abasi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ndemi Abasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abasi is looking to clinch but Tyree is avoiding it.
Tyree closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyree is trying to break free.
Abasi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abasi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tyree tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abasi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Abasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abasi wants to break free but Tyree has control.
Tyree is trying to break free.
Tyree tries to pull guard but Abasi holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyree drops back down to his feet.
Tyree drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abasi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ndemi Abasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Tyree.
Abasi trying to control the position but instead, Tyree has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abasi into the cage.
Tyree is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasi scores with a knee to the head.
Abasi pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyree leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abasi looking to stall.
Tyree is working for takedown but Abasi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abasi lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Abasi.
Abasi manages to break the clinch.
Tyree swats away the attempt to clinch by Abasi.
Abasi pushes Tyree away with a front kick.
Abasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abasi closes the distance but Tyree moves to the side
and Tyree counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyree.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyree seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abasi wants to get back to full guard.
Tyree sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abasi defending well though.
Abasi wants to control but Tyree is keeping busy.
Abasi is refusing to be controlled, as Tyree sits in half guard.
Abasi tries to kick Tyree off but Tyree keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyree tries for a takedown but Abasi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abasi pushes Tyree up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyree blocks an uppercut.
Abasi scores a nice knee to the body.
Abasi stalls.
Tyree takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abasi trying to control the position but instead, Tyree has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abasi into the cage.
Abasi can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Abasi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tyree manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tyree keeping moving, preventing Abasi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyree looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyree working a defensive guard here.
Abasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyree is looking for a triangle but Abasi pushes his legs off easily.
Abasi throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ndemi Abasi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Abasi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyree swats away the attempt to clinch by Abasi.
Abasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abasi tries to clinch up
and Tyree counters with a shoot takedown. Abasi fights it but they end up in guard.
Tyree gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tyree fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abasi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abasi closes the distance but Tyree moves to the side
and Tyree counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasi trying to control from the bottom.
Abasi wants to get back to full guard.
Tyree blocks the strikes from Abasi.
Tyree is looking to take a break and control but Abasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyree not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abasi is pressing down on Tyree's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abasi trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Abasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyree blocks a head kick by Abasi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Abasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Abasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyree fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Abasi slams his shin into Tyree's torso.
Abasi moves in looking to clinch but Tyree pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abasi closes the distance and clinches.
Abasi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ndemi Abasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Tyree.
Abasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abasi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyree looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Abasi!
You get the feeling that Abasi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abasi is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyree has a good base and remains in mount.
Rasheed Tyree has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyree trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abasi is looking to improve his position but Tyree isn't that keen on the idea.
Tyree wants to control the pace but Abasi is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasheed Tyree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyree 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasheed Tyree!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Mitsuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nocturnal Daimon (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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Counter striker
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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, Kyo Mitsuharu!
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, Nocturnal Daimon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daimon wants to clinch.
Daimon closes the distance and clinches.
Mitsuharu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daimon smiles and moves away.
Daimon tries to clinch but Mitsuharu is having none of it.
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown but Daimon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitsuharu swats away the attempt to clinch by Daimon.
Daimon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daimon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitsuharu, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daimon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daimon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daimon misses with a knee strike.
Daimon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daimon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyo Mitsuharu has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Daimon.
Daimon is struggling to control the position.
Daimon scores with a knee to the head.
Mitsuharu is breathing heavily.
Daimon lands a knee to the head.
Daimon lands a knee to the head.
Mitsuharu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daimon has Mitsuharu pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mitsuharu is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Daimon - that's hurt Mitsuharu badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mitsuharu is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mitsuharu doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nocturnal Daimon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacen Serreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd Mayweather could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacen Serreli's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Mayweather!
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, Jacen Serreli!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Serreli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a nice hook to Serreli's body. Serreli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Serreli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacen Serreli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serreli throws a lazy right hand but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayweather walks into a straight right hand from Serreli.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serreli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather tries to clinch there but Serreli circles away.
Serreli throws a lazy right hand but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serreli misses the jab.
Serreli throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Mayweather moves into the clinch.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serreli sizes up Mayweather with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Serreli lands with a right hand.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather pushes Serreli up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather stops a takedown attempt from Serreli.
Mayweather pushes Serreli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serreli jumps guard but Mayweather stands there with Serreli around his waist. Serreli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Serreli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lloyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacen Serreli.
Mayweather has Serreli pushed against the cage.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serreli misses with a shot to the body
and Mayweather counters with a left and a right that stings Serreli.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather stalling.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Serreli misses.
Mayweather moves into the clinch.
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serreli throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Serreli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Serreli misses with an uppercut. Mayweather saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Serreli throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Serreli.
Serreli looks gassed!
Mayweather throws a right hand that Serreli ducks under and follows up with a left that Serreli also avoids with ease.
Mayweather throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
Mayweather blocks a jab.
Serreli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Serreli misses the target.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mayweather moves out of range as Serreli strikes.
Mayweather shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serreli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayweather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayweather is pressing down on Serreli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serreli is holding on for now.
Serreli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayweather working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather forces his way into half guard.
Serreli moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayweather stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serreli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayweather cracks Serreli with a solid left hand.
Mayweather landing with the ground and pound.
Serreli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayweather defends well.
Mayweather distracts Serreli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayweather trying to stand up but can't free himself from Serreli's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Mayweather dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayweather scores with a head kick.
Serreli looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
Serreli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayweather counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serreli's knee momentarily.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Serreli.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Serreli checks a low kick from Mayweather.
Serreli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mayweather counters with a right hand to the body.
Mayweather lands a lovely overhand right.
Serreli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayweather circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Mayweather gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mayweather - that will leave a mark!
Serreli is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mayweather takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Mayweather scores with a kick to the body.
Mayweather gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serreli being controlled against the cage.
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Serreli throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Mayweather fakes the leg kick and cracks Serreli in the body.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mayweather.
Serreli slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serreli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayweather lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serreli misses with a double jab
so Mayweather counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serreli 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.
Mayweather trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayweather working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to pass the guard but Serreli is keeping the position.
Mayweather postures up in Serreli's guard and throws a big left but Serreli blocks it.
Mayweather will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayweather is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Serreli wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Serreli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
Serreli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Serreli.
Serreli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayweather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayweather rushes Serreli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mayweather was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mayweather working Serreli over with strikes here.
Mayweather raining down shots from the mount!
Serreli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Serreli is desperately trying to improve his position but Mayweather has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather avoids the attempt from Serreli to control.
Serreli is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mayweather is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mayweather fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayweather slips a jab from Serreli.
Mayweather closes the distance and pushes Serreli back into the cage.
Serreli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Serreli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Serreli avoids them all with ease.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serreli.
Mayweather shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayweather showed some decent athleticism there.
Serreli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serreli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayweather lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mayweather works over Serreli with some ground and pound from guard.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Serreli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayweather tries to free his leg and advance position but Serreli is retaining full guard.
Mayweather is working hard here to advance position.
Serreli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayweather manages to get himself to full guard.
Serreli content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather 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.
Mayweather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serreli is aware though and is defending well.
Serreli pushing down on Mayweather's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Serreli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayweather has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Serreli is working away from the top position though.
Serreli moves nicely into side control.
Serreli has hold of Mayweather's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mayweather seems comfortable defending it but Serreli has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mayweather is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mayweather is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Serreli couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacen Serreli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes into the arena with Hair of the Dog blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Jon Bohnam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
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, Santino Medici!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medici scores a takedown into full mount!
Medici moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bohnam has worked his arm free - good work by Bohnam!
Bohnam parries the strikes from Medici easily there. Medici is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bohnam to escape.
Medici looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Medici working the strikes but Bohnam uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Medici throws a strike but Bohnam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Medici throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medici throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medici stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohnam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medici with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Medici takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bohnam wants to clinch up but Medici keeps it at a distance.
Bohnam moves into the clinch.
Bohnam working Medici over with knees to the body.
Medici looks gassed!
Bohnam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Medici's defenses.
It looks like Santino Medici has been cut.
Bohnam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Medici's defenses.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside that Medici shrugs off.
Bohnam stops a takedown attempt from Medici.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohnam.
Bohnam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Medici's defenses.
That has opened up Santino Medici's cut even more.
Bohnam lands an elbow that stopped Medici in his tracks for a moment.
Bohnam lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Santino Medici's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside.
Bohnam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bohnam.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bohnam obliges.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside that Medici shrugs off.
Bohnam unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Bohnam.
Santino Medici's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bohnam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Medici backwards.
Bohnam lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bohnam.
Medici takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santino Medici's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Bohnam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Daimon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Daimon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews takes a swing at Daimon's ribcage but misses.
Daimon lands the left hand.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Daimon circles away and keeps his distance.
Daimon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daimon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Daimon misses.
Daimon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Michael Daimon has been cut.
Daimon digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Daimon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Daimon is avoiding it.
Daimon tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daimon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matthews momentarily.
Daimon connects with a nice looking jab.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Daimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daimon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daimon loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Daimon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daimon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daimon stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daimon misses with a kick to the body.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Daimon tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daimon lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthews tries to clinch but Daimon moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daimons head.
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews successfully pulls guard.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing Daimon from standing up.
Matthews pushes Daimon off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews clinches up with Daimon and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daimon ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Daimon throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Daimon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews forces Daimon back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Matthews.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Daimon's takedown attempt.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews with a nice cross.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Daimon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Daimon moved out of range nicely.
Daimon keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews cracks Daimon with an uppercut from hell and Daimon crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Matthews's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Daimon is rocked!
That has opened up Michael Daimon's cut even more.
Daimon looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews gets to his feet. Daimon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Daimon is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Daimon out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Matthews!
Kevin Matthews retains his light heavyweight title!
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