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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Gonzales acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales fails to land the takedown.
Boone throws a shot to the body.
Gonzales 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gonzales duly obliges.
Boone lands with an overhand left.
Gonzales tries to clinch up but Boone circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Boone pushes him off.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Boone lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone misses with an uppercut.
Boone misses with a double jab.
Boone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzales ducks right into an uppercut from Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gonzales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gonzales .
Boone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boone tries to bum rush Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boone looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely.
Boone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone throws a series of punches but Gonzales avoids them all with ease.
Boone lands a left and a right that send Gonzales crashing to the mat, dazed. Boone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gonzales is rocked!
Gonzales looks winded!
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Boone finish him?
Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales .
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
Boone working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to pull guard but Boone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boone is trying to break free.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch but Boone keeps him there for the moment.
Boone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Boone won't allow it.
Boone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales walks into a jab.
Gonzales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boone scores with a body shot.
Robert Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Boone has knocked Gonzales down with a huge combo! Boone steps away and waves a wobbly Gonzales back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonzales leaves his chin hanging out and Boone seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gonzales crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Boone!
A relieved looking Robert Boone 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 Reza Madadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Madadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madadi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.
Madadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzales has double underhooks.
Madadi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonzales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Madadi to the mat. Madadi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Madadi keeps moving.
Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Madadi is retaining full guard.
Madadi has his feet on Gonzales 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Madadi 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.
Madadi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madadi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales looking for a guillotine here but Madadi defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control the position.
Madadi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzales has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzales stands and throws Madadi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Madadi is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Madadi but he's now mounted!
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.
Madadi holds on for dear life, controlling Gonzales 's posture momentarily.
Gonzales throwing strikes here but Madadi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Madadi tries to improve his position but instead Gonzales has taken his back!
Madadi tries to roll but Gonzales sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Gonzales controls the position.
Gonzales tries to keep control of the position but Madadi is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madadi holding both Gonzales 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gonzales trying to control momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Madadi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Madadi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Madadi is keeping busy.
Gonzales has his opponent's back but Madadi is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Gonzales .
Madadi gets a double leg takedown into Gonzales 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madadi postures up in Gonzales 's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Madadi throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Madadi looking to pass the guard.
Madadi stays in close to Gonzales 's body and controls the position.
Madadi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madadi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzales dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales passes into half guard.
Gonzales not doing much here.
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 Reza Madadi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Madadi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Madadi persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.
Madadi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Madadi as Gonzales shoots in.
Gonzales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madadi swivels and escapes.
Madadi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reza Madadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madadi tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Madadi pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Madadi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Madadi is trying to break free.
Madadi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Madadi can't fight it off and eventually Gonzales manages to take the fight to the floor. Madadi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Madadi has wrist control.
Madadi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
Gonzales prevents Madadi from getting back to his feet.
Madadi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Gonzales throwing strikes from guard but Madadi blocks nicely.
Madadi wants to get back to his feet but Gonzales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzales is fighting to break Madadi's control of his arms but Madadi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzales wants to stand but Madadi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Madadi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Madadi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madadi tries to get out of the position.
Madadi keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madadi.
Gonzales dodges the punch combination from Madadi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madadi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzales !
Gonzales misses with a strike from the bottom.
Gonzales sneaks back into half guard.
Madadi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Madadi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Gonzales wants to improve his position but Madadi is controlling well.
Madadi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madadi slips a nice elbow through Gonzales 's hands, connecting with Gonzales 's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to improve his position but Madadi is controlling well.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Madadi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
Madadi lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madadi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madadi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madadi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzales 's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madadi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madadi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzales controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Madadi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Madadi throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Madadi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madadi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzales on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzales 's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzales is trying to keep Madadi in close.
Madadi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Madadi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madadi passes Gonzales 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madadi throws a strike but Gonzales avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales controls Madadi momentarily but Madadi frees himself.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madadi.
Madadi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales working for a triangle but Madadi defends it easily.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madadi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Madadi trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales being controlled here, momentarily.
Madadi scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madadi wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Madadi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madadi landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madadi is aware though and is defending well.
Madadi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales keeping full guard, as Madadi tries to pass.
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!
Madadi chips away with some ground and pound.
Madadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madadi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzales has momentary wrist control but Madadi slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzales is striking from the bottom but Madadi uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gonzales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madadi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madadi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madadi working the head and body with strikes.
Madadi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
Madadi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Madadi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Madadi not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madadi is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madadi 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.
Madadi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Madadi prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Jose Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reza Madadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madadi controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Madadi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madadi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Madadi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheeseburger Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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319 lbs
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cheeseburger Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martins.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Martins stays in close to Gonzales 's body and controls the position.
Martins drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Martins off! Martins jumps back into Gonzales 's guard.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martins controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Martins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gonzales screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Martins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cheeseburger Martins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jacobs!
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, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacobs to get the leverage.
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washington with the active half guard here but Jacobs passes nicely into side control.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs tries to advance to mount but Washington denies him.
Jacobs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Washington to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Washington manages to get back to half guard.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Washington is tightening it up a little... Jacobs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jacobs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jacobs taps out! Nice BJJ there by Washington !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). George Washington !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Powell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gonzales counter with a right hand.
It looks like Joe Powell has been cut.
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Gonzales has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Powell tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzales counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Powell's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzales 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales passes Powell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Powell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzales drops an elbow to the side of Powell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonzales is trying to work for a kimura but Powell is defending well.
Powell is trying to control but can't.
Gonzales prevents Powell from improving his position.
Powell wants to get back to full guard but Gonzales has mounted him!
Powell tries to lock up and control but Gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales controlling his opponent.
Powell is working to get back to half guard.
Powell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzales . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powell looks winded!
Gonzales content just to control the position here.
Powell is squirming around, avoiding Gonzales 's attempts to control the action.
Gonzales looking to secure an arm triangle but Powell defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Powell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzales landing strikes from the mount.
Gonzales tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Powell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales 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.
Michael Gonzales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Powell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A bone on bone clash there as Gonzales blocks the leg kick.
Michael Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Powell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
Powell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Powell walks into a left hand.
Powell connects with a jab.
Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzales counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Powell pinned against the cage. Powell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzales gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt - Powell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales controls the position from side control.
Gonzales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powell is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales takes a little break here. Powell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gonzales seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powell for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gonzales creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Powell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gonzales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Powell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Powell or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzales which made him look bad.
Gonzales misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch.
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzales sprawls well. Gonzales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzales .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powell stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Powell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powell somewhat.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powell won't be happy with that.
Powell trying to remain calm as Gonzales controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Gonzales stalls from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Powell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales staying calm.
Gonzales trying to control the position but Powell is working away.
Powell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gonzales controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gonzales sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonzales punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzales , 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Gonzales !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Sifreddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sifreddi comes to the cage accompanied by I'm too sexy. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Sifreddi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hecker.
A punch combination from Sifreddi misses.
Sifreddi misses with a straight right.
Sifreddi stuffs the takedown.
Hecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sifreddi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocco Sifreddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker ducks right into an uppercut from Sifreddi.
Sifreddi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hecker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sifreddi quickly recovers to half guard.
Hecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hecker lands a nice short elbow.
Sifreddi wants to improve his position but Hecker is controlling well.
Sifreddi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sifreddi is working hard here to advance position.
Sifreddi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sifreddi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sifreddi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sifreddi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hecker advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifreddi wants to control but Hecker is keeping busy.
Hecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hecker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sifreddi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hecker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Jeff Hecker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rocco Sifreddi was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still sexy as fuck'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Goring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Powell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanz Goring !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Powell !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goring stuffs the takedown.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown. Goring tries to sprawl out of it but Powell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goring manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goring misses with an uppercut.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanz Goring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Powell .
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Goring is just out of range.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goring .
Goring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell .
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goring .
Goring throws a big shot that misses.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goring moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Powell goes down! Can Goring finish him!?
It looks like Daniel Powell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goring is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goring is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Powell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goring . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goring is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goring drops back looking for a leg! Powell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powell manages to kick Goring off! Goring jumps back into Powell 's guard.
Goring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goring is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Powell wants to sweep here but Goring controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goring works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goring is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goring wants to work for an arm triangle but Powell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goring is looking for a kimura but Powell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goring to get the leverage.
Goring wants to work for an arm triangle but Powell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goring is working for a kimura but Powell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goring maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Powell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Goring has cracked it and Powell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Goring !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanz Goring !
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