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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gene Paolo Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Paolo Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Paolo Mac throws a body kick that misses.
Paolo Mac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson slips under a jab from Paolo Mac.
Jackson lands the left hand.
It looks like Gene Paolo Mac has been cut.
Paolo Mac throws a head kick that misses.
Gene Paolo Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paolo Mac at a distance.
Paolo Mac misses with a low kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Paolo Mac.
Paolo Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Paolo Mac.
Paolo Mac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paolo Mac is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Paolo Mac tumbling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paolo Mac is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Paolo Mac to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Paolo Mac looks to clinch but Jackson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Paolo Mac taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aiden Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Clutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Clutch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Clutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Stone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clutch kicks off Stone and gets to his feet.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Clutch is just out of range.
Clutch blocks a leg kick.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Clutch shows good takedown defense.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clutch as he avoids it easily.
Clutch has Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clutch lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Chris Stone has been cut.
Clutch crunches a lovely knee into Stone's ribcage.
Stone looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clutch lands a knee to the body.
Clutch drops Stone with a big knee straight up the middle! Stone is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Clutch has Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Clutch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clutch unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Stone out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Stone off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mister Clutch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cottoneye Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes into the arena with Cottoneye Joe blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Cottoneye Joe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cottoneye Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wong Ling!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Ling misses with a two punch combination.
Joe walks into a jab.
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe is looking to land body kicks.
Ling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Ling from controlling successfully.
Ling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ling trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ling postures up.
Joe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Ling from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ling connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe has his foot on Ling's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ling works his way back into a safe position though.
Ling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ling forces his way into half guard.
Ling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ling looking to pass the guard.
Ling is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Joe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Joe.
Joe trying to control but Ling is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe blocks Ling's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Joe landing strikes from the mount.
Ling tries to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Ling takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Joe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ling hang on?
Ling can't escape the position.
Ling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ling can't escape the position.
Joe scoring with strikes but Ling is staying in there.
Joe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ling is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands with some strikes.
Ling can't escape the position.
Joe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Joe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ling postures up.
Joe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ling is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Ling wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Joe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cottoneye Joe dominated that round.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ling misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Joe.
Ling lands a body shot.
Ling looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Joe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ling throws a low kick but Joe avoids it.
Ling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Ling lands a nice shot to the body.
Ling misses with a leg kick
and Joe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ling is breathing heavily.
Joe throws a body punch but Ling moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ling.
Ling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ling misses the shot to the body.
Ling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joe rather than just go for the knockout.
Joe throws a body punch but Ling moves out of range.
Cottoneye Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Ling takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe throws a body punch but Ling moves out of range.
Ling misses with a looping right.
Joe jabs at Ling's body.
Ling lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Ling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Joe.
Joe tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Joe avoids the body shot from Ling.
Ling misses with a leg kick.
Ling throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Ling shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Ling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe lands a jab to the head.
Joe throws a body punch but Ling moves out of range.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ling.
Ling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to clinch up.
Ling has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joe.
Ling moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Joe cracks Ling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ling to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ling looks to clinch but Joe throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ling taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cottoneye Joe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Toro's choice of entrance music: Te Dejo Madrid. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Travis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Toro!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jose Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis takes a swing at Toro's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Toro misses its intended target.
Toro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Toro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toro misses with a looping left.
Toro staying out of range there.
Toro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Travis was covering up waiting for the punch and Toro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Toro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Travis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toro won't allow Travis to get back to his feet.
Toro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis is pulling down on Toro's head to control his posture.
Travis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toro.
It looks like Justin Travis has been cut.
Toro ducks right into an uppercut from Travis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travis moves out of range of the body kick from Toro.
Travis throws out a loose jab but Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Toro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Travis circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Toro misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toro tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.
Toro throws a hook but Travis avoids it easily.
Toro misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Travis misses.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toro moves away.
A big left from Travis misses.
Travis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toro ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
Toro stalks Travis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Travis's face. Travis staggers backwards, shaken.
Toro misses with the combination.
Travis scores with a jab to the head.
Toro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toro shoots in but no luck this time.
Toro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toro slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Travis misses.
Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toro throws a hook but Travis blocks it.
Toro throws out a loose jab but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Toro.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toro.
Toro takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travis missing with a left hand there. Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toro misses with a hook. Travis ducked under it nicely.
Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toro throws a series of punches but Travis avoids them all with ease.
Toro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toro fails to land the takedown.
Justin Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Toro.
Toro misses with a hook.
Toro misses with a wild combination.
Travis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Travis lands.
Toro looks gassed!
Travis cracks Toro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Toro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Travis finish him?
Toro is rocked!
Toro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Travis.
Toro is still on wobbly legs! Can Travis finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toro tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.
Toro seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Travis lands a beautiful left hook that drops Toro. Toro tries to recover but Travis is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Toro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Travis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Jones (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 fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ales Zhandunka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, PJ Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Zhandunka scores with a nice head shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhandunka misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Zhandunka scores with a jab.
Zhandunka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Ales Zhandunka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhandunka sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones thows a huge punch but Zhandunka dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Zhandunka is defending well.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones throwing strikes but Zhandunka bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Zhandunka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhandunka manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Zhandunka's guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhandunka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Zhandunka blocks nicely.
Zhandunka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Zhandunka is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhandunka throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ales Zhandunka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhandunka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhandunka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhandunka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhandunka throws a big shot that misses.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhandunka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhandunka works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Zhandunka misses its intended target.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Zhandunka throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhandunka misses the target.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhandunka scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhandunka throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhandunka.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhandunka.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Zhandunka throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Zhandunka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Jones.
Zhandunka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones slips a straight right by Zhandunka.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ales Zhandunka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zhandunka throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Zhandunka misses with a hook.
Jones blocks a jab.
PJ Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Zhandunka works the jab nicely.
Zhandunka tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhandunka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhandunka loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Zhandunka looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Zhandunka loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Zhandunka scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice combination there by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Zhandunka misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Zhandunka moves out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Zhandunka missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhandunka tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhandunka to the ground. Zhandunka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones slips a straight right by Zhandunka.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ales Zhandunka is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhandunka.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Zhandunka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Zhandunka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Zhandunka misses with an uppercut.
Zhandunka throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones slips a jab from Zhandunka.
Jones shoots in but Zhandunka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Zhandunka throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Zhandunka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhandunka scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhandunka stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhandunka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhandunka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhandunka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Zhandunka misses.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones moves out of range as Zhandunka strikes.
Zhandunka misses with an uppercut.
Zhandunka throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Zhandunka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Zhandunka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhandunka stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Zhandunka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zhandunka throws a one two combo.
A jab from Zhandunka misses.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhandunka.
A cross from Zhandunka lands.
Zhandunka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhandunka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhandunka is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Zhandunka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zhandunka misses.
Zhandunka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Zhandunka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhandunka misses with an uppercut.
Zhandunka's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhandunka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhandunka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhandunka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Zhandunka throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes one on the button.
Zhandunka misses with a straight left.
Zhandunka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhandunka throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhandunka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhandunka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ales Zhandunka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhandunka tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhandunka to the ground. Zhandunka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Zhandunka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhandunka lands an overhand right.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Zhandunka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Jones.
Decent striking displayed by Zhandunka there.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhandunka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhandunka connects with a single shot there.
Zhandunka's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhandunka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhandunka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhandunka looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Zhandunka connects with the punch.
Zhandunka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Zhandunka coming out on top.
Jones slips under a jab from Zhandunka.
Some wild striking there from Zhandunka.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhandunka avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhandunka tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhandunka throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhandunka leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhandunka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhandunka is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Zhandunka is defending the position.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhandunka tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhandunka misses with an uppercut.
Zhandunka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Zhandunka looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhandunka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhandunka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zhandunka keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ales Zhandunka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhandunka, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ales Zhandunka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarge Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Boba Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sarge Dela!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Dela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Dela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Dela with that takedown attempt.
Dela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Fett.
Dela shoots in but Fett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Dela looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
Fett needs to keep his hands up - Dela had a free shot at his head there.
Fett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dela misses with a takedown attempt - Fett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boba Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarge Dela.
Dela looks gassed!
Fett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fett staying out of range there.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fett slips a jab and a cross from Dela.
Fett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fett finds it's way round the side to connect with Dela's head.
Dela avoids the body shot from Fett.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dela misses with a straight left.
Fett cracks Dela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dela is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fett throws an overhand right that drops Dela like a sack of potatoes! Fett dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boba Fett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joell Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine I the Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the Great is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No More Mr. Nice Guy . Joell Ortiz 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joell Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantine I the Great!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a series of punches but the Great moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ortiz decides to stand back up. Ortiz steps back and let's the Great get back to his feet.
the Great throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but the Great swivels and escapes.
the Great digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from the Great misses the target.
the Great stuffs the takedown.
the Great dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the Great cracks Ortiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Joell Ortiz has been cut.
the Great waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ortiz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Ortiz is rocked!
the Great trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the Great throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Great trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Great looking to pass the guard.
the Great throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
the Great misses with a straight left.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but the Great avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for the Great.
Ortiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
the Great ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
the Great lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz moves away from the strike by the Great.
Joell Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the Great scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right followed by a crushing left from the Great knocks Ortiz out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Constantine I the Great!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Vorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Vorhees!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels lands a jab to Vorhees's midsection.
Vorhees bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vorhees takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vorhees keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Vorhees on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daniels rushes Vorhees and presses him up against the cage.
Vorhees wants a takedown but no success here.
Vorhees managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Daniels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daniels crunches a lovely knee into Vorhees's ribcage.
Daniels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vorhees looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.
Vorhees avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vorhees avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels landing knees to the head.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
Daniels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
Daniels lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Vorhees avoids the damage to the body.
Vorhees takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vorhees avoids it.
A knee to the head by Daniels.
Daniels landing knees to the head.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vorhees has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Vorhees has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clayton Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Daniels slams his shin into Vorhees's torso.
Vorhees takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vorhees.
Crunch! Daniels slams his shin into Vorhees's torso.
Daniels scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a high kick!
Clayton Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vorhees on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crunch! Daniels slams his shin into Vorhees's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
Daniels lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels throws a leg kick which misses Vorhees's front leg but catches the back leg as Vorhees tries to avoid it.
Daniels jabs Vorhees right on the nose. Vorhees blinks but takes it well.
Daniels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vorhees if he has to take too many more of those.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vorhees takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vorhees is rocked!
Daniels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vorhees is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vorhees seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vorhees takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clayton Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Daniels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Daniels lands with a cross.
Daniels takes a swing at Vorhees's ribcage but misses.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Vorhees blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
Vorhees has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daniels.
Daniels working Vorhees over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vorhees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Vorhees won't want to take too many of those.
Daniels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daniels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels landing knees to the head.
Daniels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vorhees has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vorhees is defending well for now.
Vorhees tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vorhees blocks it with crossed arms.
Vorhees tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Daniels.
Vorhees avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vorhees is defending well for now.
Vorhees pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vorhees is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Vorhees into the cage.
Daniels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daniels misses with a knee strike.
Vorhees managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Daniels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vorhees blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vorhees wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vorhees tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Daniels.
Vorhees has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorhees.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vorhees looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vorhees closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daniels counters with a nice kick to the body.
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clayton Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vorhees is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daniels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorhees can do to turn this around?
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vorhees is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels lands a body shot.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vorhees's face.
Daniels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vorhees tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daniels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but Vorhees blocks it.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vorhees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Vorhees avoids the damage to the body.
Vorhees wants a takedown.
Clayton Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Vorhees managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Vorhees looking for a takedown.
Daniels lands a nice knee to the body.
Vorhees is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorhees tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clayton Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniels landing knees to the body.
Vorhees managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Vorhees makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels crunches a lovely knee into Vorhees's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vorhees.
Daniels misses with a knee to the head.
Vorhees has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daniels lands a knee to the body.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
Daniels prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorhees on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daniels connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.
Vorhees stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Vorhees.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Vorhees.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
Vorhees drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorhees on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vorhees is defending well for now.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Vorhees's takedown attempt.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vorhees's face.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Vorhees avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Vorhees on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vorhees is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels landing knees to the body.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Vorhees avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels tries to work over Vorhees's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vorhees has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorhees takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees is trying to trip Daniels. He has hold of a leg but Daniels is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vorhees persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daniels 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.
Vorhees wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
Vorhees pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Daniels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vorhees on the ground.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vorhees is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is pulling down on Vorhees's head. It's preventing any offense from Vorhees, at least for the moment.
Vorhees thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vorhees fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels lands a head kick. Vorhees smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vorhees is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Daniels dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Daniels gets a clinch.
Vorhees blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vorhees has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daniels working Vorhees over with knees to the body.
Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Vorhees won't want to take too many of those.
Daniels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
Daniels working Vorhees over with knees to the body.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vorhees is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daniels crunches a lovely knee into Vorhees's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
Daniels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels scores with a knee to the head.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vorhees lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
A short body shot lands from Vorhees as the two fighters clinch.
Vorhees changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clayton Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Vorhees throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Vorhees wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vorhees circles away quickly and effectively.
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Daniels scores with a head kick.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Vorhees's body. Vorhees takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to slow Vorhees down with leg kicks.
Daniels rushes Vorhees and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but Vorhees blocks it.
Vorhees looking for a takedown.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Vorhees won't want to take too many of those.
Vorhees blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vorhees trying to stall but Daniels improves his position.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vorhees avoids it.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vorhees's face.
Vorhees on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but Vorhees blocks it.
Vorhees is trying to trip Daniels. He has hold of a leg but Daniels is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vorhees persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daniels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daniels tries to get out of the position.
Vorhees trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees forces his way into half guard.
Clayton Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vorhees is working for a submission of some sort.
Vorhees wants to work for an arm triangle but Daniels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vorhees is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Vorhees keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorhees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vorhees keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Jason Vorhees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vorhees escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Daniels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldrick Breitner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breitner comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". White has chosen "Bring Out Your Dead" by Strung Out as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baldrick Breitner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay White!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breitner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breitner lands in his opponent's guard.
Breitner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breitner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Breitner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Breitner swings around for an armbar but White sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breitner's guard.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Breitner is retaining full guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Breitner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breitner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
White passes Breitner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but Breitner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Breitner is trying to get back to full guard.
White is trying to control. Breitner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breitner tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Breitner wants to sweep but White has passed to side control!
The referee asks White politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. White prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to take a break and control but Breitner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White slows the pace down.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jay White just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Breitner.
Breitner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
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.
Breitner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A combination from White does no damage.
A lazy left from Breitner finds it's target.
White checks a leg kick.
White scores with a three punch combo!
White throws the left hand but Breitner avoids the punch easily.
Breitner slips under a jab from White.
White throws a jab when Breitner was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White throws a lazy right hand but Breitner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Breitner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Breitner fails with the takedown.
Jab by White.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Breitner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
White with a nice cross.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Breitner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breitner.
Breitner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but White manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Breitner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White preventing the sweep.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White wants to control from the top but Breitner keeps moving.
White wanted to stand there but Breitner had control of the position.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breitner is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breitner was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Breitner misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White lands a jab to Breitner's midsection.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Breitner.
Breitner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a front kick aimed at Breitner's knee but Breitner avoids it well.
White scores with a hook.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a jab when Breitner was well out of range.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
White throws an overhand right that lands on Breitner's shoulder, as Breitner tries to avoid the shot.
White tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White throws a leg kick
and Breitner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breitner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Breitner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Breitner wants to finish this one by submission but White is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Breitner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breitner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breitner fails to take his opponent's back.
White manages to control the position for a moment.
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 Baldrick Breitner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Breitner.
Breitner gets the takedown into side control.
Breitner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White struggling a bit here.
White tries to bench press Breitner off him but Breitner keeps the position.
White gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Breitner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But White has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from White!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Breitner keeps moving.
White stands up from guard. Let's bang!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breitner manages to avoid it.
Breitner fails to land the takedown.
White throws a front kick that sends Breitner stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breitner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White misses with the body kick
and Breitner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Breitner looking to pass the guard.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Breitner manages to get himself to full guard.
White pushing down on Breitner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Breitner is not content to let White control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breitner is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breitner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from White misses.
White looks for the body kick but Breitner saw that one coming.
Breitner ducks under a wild hook from White.
Jay White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a hook but Breitner avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay White.
I think White 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jay White!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Eminem - Go To Sleep blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Martin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Martin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martin is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin trying to control the position.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith wants to control but Martin passes easily into half guard.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith slips a jab from Martin.
Kenneth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martin was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Smith cracks Martin with a solid left hand.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to keep Martin in close.
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 Kenneth Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith cracks Martin with a solid left hand.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Martin throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Smith takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 Kenneth Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martin is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin thows a big elbow that misses.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Smith has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
Kenneth Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Martin just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith walks into a jab.
Martin's corner calls for a 1-2. Martin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Smith tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Martin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Martin controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Martin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Martin manages to get to full guard.
Martin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Martin regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martin scores with a head kick.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martin's guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Martin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Martin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
Martin breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenneth Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenneth Smith!
Kenneth Smith is the new lightweight champion!
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