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ECFC 17 - Li vs Mayor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawn Keebals has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawn Keebals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Its Ono!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ono moves in looking to clinch but Keebals pushes him off.
Keebals misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ono looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ono takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Keebals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ono.
Keebals throws a hook but Ono avoids it easily.
Keebals has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Ono is looking to clinch but Keebals is avoiding it.
Ono clinches with his opponent.
Ono misses with a body punch.
Ono swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ono scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ono cracks Keebals with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ono.
Ono lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ono tries a body shot but Keebals blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Ono scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ono lands a body shot.
Keebals wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Ono fails to land.
Keebals is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keebals.
Ono tries to work over Keebals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keebals pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keebals lands with an overhand left.
Ono pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Its Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keebals sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ono somewhat.
Ono lands with a slapping head kick.
Keebals bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keebals digs a good hook to Ono's body.
Keebals throws out a loose jab but Ono uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keebals as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ono looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ono misses with a head kick.
Ono has managed to clinch.
Ono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keebals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keebals blocking some punches.
Ono struggles to land a body shot inside as Keebals controls his hands.
Ono working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ono struggles to land a body shot inside as Keebals controls his hands.
Ono working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ono takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keebals has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono taking a breather.
Keebals blocks a body shot from Ono.
Keebals blocks a body shot from Ono.
Ono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keebals throws a body punch but Ono moves out of range.
Ono keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keebals.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and Keebals moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keebals blocks a body shot from Ono.
Keebals manages to break the clinch.
Keebals misses with a body shot.
Keebals swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keebals lands a jab to Ono's midsection.
Keebals tests Ono's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ono showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keebals.
Keebals is looking to wear down Ono with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ono connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keebals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keebals feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Onos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ono throws a right and a left that Keebals avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Keebals.
Ono tries to move into range but Keebals moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ono tries to close the distance and clinch but Keebals swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ono tries to clinch up.
Keebals misses with a few strikes there.
Keebals misses with a body shot.
Ono throws a head kick but Keebals moves out of range.
Ono tries to score with a low kick but Keebals moves his leg out of the way.
Ono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keebals. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dawn Keebals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keebals throws a series of punches but Ono moves out of range.
Keebals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.
Keebals cracks Ono with a good jab.
Ono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ono fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keebals missing with a left hand there. Ono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keebals keeps the fight on the outside.
Ono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Keebals, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ono has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keebals is trying to break the clinch but Ono is controlling him.
Ono lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ono misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ono tries to throw a body punch but Keebals avoids it by throwing Ono back against the cage.
Ono keeps control of Keebals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Ono.
Ono throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keebalss head.
Ono displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keebals up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ono has a couple of punches blocked by Keebals.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono tries a body shot but Keebals blocks it.
Keebals escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Keebals.
Dawn Keebals is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keebals defends well and Ono ends up having to push Keebals into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ono working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ono throws a head punch that misses.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keebals's elbow.
Ono pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ono misses with a body punch.
Ono prevents Keebals from breaking the clinch.
Ono working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a body punch.
Ono throws a punch but it's blocked by Keebals.
Ono is looking to control Keebals's arms but Keebals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ono has his back to the cage.
Ono prevents Keebals from breaking the clinch.
Ono lands a shoulder strike.
Ono lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ono misses with the head strike.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ono misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Ono on the inside.
Ono digs a right hand into Keebals's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keebals's gas tank.
Ono tries a body shot but Keebals blocks it.
Ono misses with a punch on the inside.
Ono slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ono.
Ono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ono scoring well with a low kick there.
Keebals blocks a head kick by Ono.
Ono slips a jab and a cross from Keebals.
Keebals is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ono decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ono prevents Keebals from standing back up.
Ono throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
Ono missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keebals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ono.
Ono throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ono throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
Ono prevents Keebals from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ono missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ono with the ground and pound but Keebals uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ono has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ono throws an elbow that misses. Keebals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ono's guard. Nice move by Keebals!
Ono manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keebals is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ono unloads with some shots from mount but Keebals bucks and avoids them well.
Ono with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Keebals circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keebals counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ono thinking.
Keebals lands a jab to Ono's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Keebals.
Nice defenses there by Ono.
Keebals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ono lands a nice shot to the body.
Keebals keeps the fight on the outside.
Keebals lands a nice shot that snaps Ono's head back.
Dawn Keebals is winning the standup battle so far.
Ono shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keebals's guard.
Keebals keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keebals working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ono.
Ono keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keebals's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ono postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keebals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keebals is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ono trying to control but Keebals is working from the bottom.
Ono prevents Keebals from getting back to his feet.
Ono wants to control from the top but Keebals keeps moving.
Ono is looking to work some ground and pound but Keebals has wrist control.
Its Ono is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono prevents Keebals from getting back to his feet.
Ono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keebals works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ono throwing strikes but missing.
Ono with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ono postures up in Keebals's guard and throws a big left but Keebals blocks it.
Ono stops Keebals from standing up.
Ono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ono cracks Keebals with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keebals keeping full guard, as Ono tries to pass.
Ono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keebals on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keebals tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono is in close to Keebals's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keebals working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ono.
Ono throws a big elbow that misses.
Keebals is looking to stand up but Ono isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono throwing strikes from guard but Keebals blocks nicely.
Keebals keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.
Keebals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keebals works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawn Keebals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keebals wants to get back to his feet but Ono is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ono scoring with some ground and pound.
Keebals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ono throwing strikes but missing.
Ono throws a big right hand that misses.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Keebals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keebals works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ono throws an elbow that misses. Keebals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ono's guard. Nice move by Keebals!
And that's the end of the fight!
Its Ono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ono winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Its Ono!
During a confident post fight interview, Its Ono thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Stanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Stabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stanko!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stabber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanko has Stabber up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanko clinches with his opponent.
Stanko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stanko manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Stabber misses.
Stabber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stanko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanko takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Stanko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabber has Stanko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Stanko.
Stanko scores with a knee to the head.
Stanko breaks the clinch.
Stanko darts in and clinches Stabber up against the cage.
Stanko misses with a knee to the head.
Stanko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanko scores with a knee to the head.
Stabber tries for a takedown but Stanko manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stabber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stabber is breathing heavily.
Stanko scores a nice knee to the body.
Stabber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stanko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stabber tries to pull guard but Stanko won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stabber wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Stanko.
Stanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanko has closed the distance and engaged Stabber in a clinch.
Stanko leaning against his opponent.
Stanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanko lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Stabber is looking to close the distance but Stanko sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Stabber crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Stabber is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Eddie Stanko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Mcdevett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdevett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Walk Alone - Saliva. Stewart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard . Eric Stewart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Mcdevett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stewart!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdevett clinches with his opponent.
Mcdevett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Eric Stewart has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcdevett.
A knee to the head by Mcdevett.
Stewart takes an elbow to the temple.
Stewart is trying to push Mcdevett away but Mcdevett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcdevett misses with a knee to the head.
Mcdevett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
A knee to the head by Mcdevett.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head.
Stewart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mcdevett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdevett lands a good knee to the midsection. Stewart won't want to take too many of those.
Stewart looks winded!
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stewart can't break the clinch.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcdevett lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett lands an elbow just above Stewart 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Stewart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stewart tries to break the clinch but Mcdevett is controlling the position.
Stewart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcdevett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stewart's face.
Mcdevett landing knees to the body.
Mcdevett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stewart's face.
Mcdevett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stewart's face.
Mcdevett landing knees 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!
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcdevett connects with a knee to the head.
Mcdevett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett lands an elbow inside that Stewart shrugs off.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart is rocked!
That has opened up Eric Stewart's cut even more.
Mcdevett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcdevett finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcdevett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the body.
Mcdevett lands an elbow just above Stewart 's eye.
Mcdevett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stewart's face.
Mcdevett landing knees to the head.
Mcdevett landing knees to the head.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head.
Stewart is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcdevett has double underhooks.
Stewart tries to break the clinch but Mcdevett is controlling the position.
Mcdevett lands an elbow inside that Stewart shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Mcdevett.
Stewart seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcdevett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Mcdevett lands an elbow that stopped Stewart in his tracks for a moment.
Mcdevett with a knee to the head.
Mcdevett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcdevett.
Stewart working hard to break the clinch.
Stewart wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcdevett won't allow it.
Mcdevett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcdevett connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcdevett.
Stewart tries to break the clinch but Mcdevett is controlling the position.
Mcdevett lands a damaging elbow.
Mcdevett lands a damaging elbow.
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcdevett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Mcdevett lands a big knee to the head and Stewart goes down! Mcdevett pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Mcdevett!
Stan Mcdevett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Eric Stewart had this to say: 'I would like to thank my manager, my fans, my sponsors and my gym. I will be back hungry '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moerder Manni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moerder Manni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra shoots in and gets a takedown into Manni's guard.
Manni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Serra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manni is trying to keep Serra in close.
Serra trying to control but Manni is working from the bottom.
Manni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serra defends it easily.
Manni is trying to keep Serra in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manni has escaped and now he's on top!
Serra has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Manni should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Serra has tightened it up now! Manni should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Serra!
Matt Serra was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopejtka comes to the cage accompanied by Metamorphosis by Blue Stahli. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Mengel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mengel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopejtka wants to break free but Mengel has control.
Mengel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mengel throws a hook but Kopejtka blocks it.
A big left from Mengel misses.
Kopejtka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mengel back to the cage. Kopejtka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like George Mengel has been cut.
Kopejtka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HARRY'S in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mengel.
Mengel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kopejtka lands an overhand right.
Mengel lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Douglas Kopejtka has been cut.
Good shot there by Mengel.
Kopejtka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Mengel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kopejtka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mengel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kopejtka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mengel lands with a shot to the body.
Kopejtka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kopejtka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka defending well as Mengel loads up on a big left hand.
Mengel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopejtka.
Mengel takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Kopejtka.
Mengel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka misses with a double jab
and Mengel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mengel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kopejtka throws a right hand that Mengel ducks under and follows up with a left that Mengel also avoids with ease.
Kopejtka throws a series of punches but Mengel moves out of range.
Kopejtka throws a series of punches but Mengel moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka throws a jab but it's blocked by Mengel.
Mengel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mengel misses with an uppercut
and Kopejtka counters with a nice body shot.
Kopejtka misses with the combination.
Mengel clinches.
Kopejtka tries to circle away but Mengel has him pinned against the cage.
Kopejtka is trying to break the clinch but Mengel has him pressed against the cage.
Kopejtka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopejtka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mengel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kopejtka lands with a straight right. Mengel didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Mengel.
Kopejtka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mengel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mengel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mengel is trying to break the clinch but Kopejtka has him pressed against the cage.
Mengel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mengel throws out a loose jab but Kopejtka uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka throws a series of punches but Mengel moves out of range.
A left lands for Kopejtka.
Kopejtka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mengel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mengel throws a hook to the side of Kopejtka's head but Kopejtka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Mengel misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Kopejtka.
Good standup being displayed there by Kopejtka as he connects with a hook.
Kopejtka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mengel eats them both and turns towards Kopejtka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kopejtka, as that shot connected.
Douglas Kopejtka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Mengel.
Mengel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kopejtka in his tracks.
Mengel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kopejtka.
Kopejtka lunges at Mengel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mengel's hand.
Mengel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kopejtka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mengel rushes Kopejtka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mengel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopejtka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kopejtka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kopejtka catches Mengel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kopejtka Throws a clean left jab. Kopejtka Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Mengel's chin! Mengel crumbles to the ground and Kopejtka follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kopejtka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Douglas Kopejtka!
Douglas Kopejtka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edoja Jame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Tramadore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curt Tramadore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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285 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edoja Jame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curt Tramadore!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tramadore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jame has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Jame misses.
Jame lands a head shot.
A combination from Jame does no damage.
Tramadore lands a big head kick that sends Jame tumbling to the mat! Tramadore takes a step backwards and waves Jame back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Edoja Jame has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tramadore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Jame scores with a four punch combination!
Jame misses with a two punch combination.
Tramadore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jame is breathing heavily.
Tramadore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tramadore. That's going to slow Jame down.
Tramadore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tramadore throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Tramadore throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jame's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tramadore lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Curt Tramadore!
Curt Tramadore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Champion. Fernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yakety Sax. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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33
198 lbs
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32
190 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glenn Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beck's waist but Beck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Beck connects with a right hand. Fernandez shakes it off.
We've been told by Beck's head coaches at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but Beck keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beck as he jumps to the side.
Beck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beck's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fernandez is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Fernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
Fernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throwing strikes from guard but Beck blocks nicely.
Fernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Beck has wrist control.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Fernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez throwing strikes from guard but Beck blocks nicely.
Fernandez postures up in Beck's guard and throws a big left but Beck blocks it.
Fernandez throws an elbow that misses. Beck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fernandez's guard. Nice move by Beck!
Fernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beck is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Beck wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Beck stops Fernandez from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beck!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez lands a couple of good shots and Beck has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fernandez punches the canvas rather than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beck is really stuck here.
Beck covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Fernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beck slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beck lands a nice knee to the body.
Beck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beck as he avoids it easily.
Beck digs a good hook to Fernandez's body.
Beck tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Beck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Glenn Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Fernandez.
Beck tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Beck tries to sprawl but Fernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beck wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Fernandez throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck wants to get back to his feet but Fernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beck working a defensive guard here.
Fernandez trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
Beck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Beck has wrist control.
Fernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beck is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Beck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beck is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is working Beck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beck 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.
Beck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Fernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
Beck wants to get back to his feet but Fernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez throws a strike but Beck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beck throws a hook but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez takes one to the side of the head.
Beck connects with a nice looking jab.
Fernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Beck's guard.
Beck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
Fernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jason Fernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beck keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Fernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Beck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Beck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beck won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez 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.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez 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.
Beck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Beck tries to stand but Fernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Glenn Beck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to hit a switch here but Beck passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fernandez there!
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beck controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Fernandez!
Jason Fernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket comes to the cage accompanied by Fxxk everything. This should be a great matchup!
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19
208 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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20
209 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Danneskjöld blocks the leg kick.
Cricket closes the distance and clinches.
Danneskjöld misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cricket.
Danneskjöld successfully pulls guard.
Danneskjöld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cricket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danneskjöld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cricket postures up.
Cricket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danneskjöld on the ground.
Danneskjöld is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cricket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danneskjöld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cricket has managed to get both his arms back between Danneskjöld's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket stopping the sweep attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld pulls Cricket in close to prevent any damage.
Danneskjöld looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cricket is defending well. Danneskjöld quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cricket has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Danneskjöld celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ragnar Danneskjöld! Ragnar Danneskjöld retains his light heavyweight title!
Ragnar Danneskjöld seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapettava throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juan tries to clinch but Tapettava moves out of range.
Tapettava throws out a leg kick but Juan moves out of range and Tapettava only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Juan.
Juan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tapettava checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juan blocks the body kick.
Juan gets the takedown into side control.
Juan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tapettava is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tapettava really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tapettava gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tapettava is trying to get back to full guard.
Juan works his way into full mount!
Tapettava is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapettava manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan is pressing down on Tapettava's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tapettava is holding on for now.
Tapettava tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juan trying to pass the guard but Tapettava defending well.
Tapettava controlling the position well.
Tapettava works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juan looking to pass the guard.
Juan keeps trying to improve his position.
Tapettava manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juan manages to get himself to full guard.
Juan has momentary wrist control but Tapettava slips an elbow through the middle.
Juan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juan working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Tapettava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Juan has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapettava distracts Juan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
Tapettava with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tapettava's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tapettava wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Juan wants to sweep here but Tapettava controlling him for the moment.
Juan looking to control.
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapettava is one step ahead there.
Juan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tapettava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
Tapettava scoring with some ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tapettava sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tapettava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tapettava stands up over Juan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tapettava wants to pass the guard but Juan is keeping the position.
Tapettava cracks Juan with a solid left hand.
Juan trying to control the position.
Tapettava passes into half guard.
Juan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juan.
Tapettava postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tapettava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapettava chips away with some ground and pound.
Juan wants to sweep here but Tapettava controlling him for the moment.
Tapettava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan is on top in guard.
Tapettava managing to control the position.
Juan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tapettava's guard.
Juan is thwarting Tapettava's attempts to control the position.
Juan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tapettava has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapettava is holding on to half guard well.
Tapettava wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tapettava wants to slow Juan down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Tapettava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juan misses with a looping left.
Juan tries to clinch there but Tapettava circles away.
Tapettava is looking to chop away at Juan's legs.
Tapettava slips under a jab.
Juan throws an overhand right that lands on Tapettava's shoulder, as Tapettava tries to avoid the shot.
Juan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tapettava circles away.
Tapettava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapettava connects with a leg kick. Juan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tapettava is looking to chop away at Juan's legs.
Tapettava lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juan rushes Tapettava and presses him up against the cage.
Juan lands a right hand.
Juan keeps control of Tapettava as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tapettava is defending well for now.
Juan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Juan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tapettava's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Juan.
Juan tries to land knees in the clinch but Tapettava avoids the damage to the body.
Juan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapettava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapettava is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Juan is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juan throws a head punch that misses.
Tapettava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Juan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juan as Tapettava tries to tie him up.
Tapettava seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Juan is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tapettava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tapettava has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkilla Tapettava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapettava misses with a punch on the inside.
Tapettava tries to stall but Juan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juan pushes Tapettava back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Juan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapettava looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapettava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapettava has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tapettava trying to control the position but instead, Juan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tapettava into the cage.
Tapettava misses with some punches.
Juan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juan lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan scores with a shot to the side of Tapettava's head.
Juan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tapettava throws a head punch that misses.
Tapettava has clasped his hands together around Juan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Juan is not content to let Tapettava control the position.
Juan is trying to get back to half guard.
Juan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nyrkilla Tapettava overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan sneaks back into half guard.
Tapettava prevents Juan from improving his position.
Juan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tapettava scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juan is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tapettava connects with a nice short shot to Juan's temple.
Tapettava winds up and cracks Juan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Juan manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at ELITE GYM 40CAP inform us that Juan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tapettava connects with a couple of short punches.
Juan is rocked!
Tapettava scoring with some ground and pound.
Juan is still in real trouble! Can Tapettava finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tapettava's guard.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tapettava is keeping the position.
Juan stopping the sweep attempt from Tapettava.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava has his hands on Juan's head, controlling the position.
Juan seems to have recovered his senses.
Tapettava not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapettava seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tapettava looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juan is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nyrkilla Tapettava wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Juan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tapettava.
Tapettava wants to land a leg kick but Juan is out of range.
Nyrkilla Tapettava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapettava misses with a leg kick
enabling Juan to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tapettava tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juan is looking to clinch but Tapettava is avoiding it.
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 Nyrkilla Tapettava will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juan throws a combination. Tapettava tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tapettava lands with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tapettava circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tapettava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tapettava thumps Juan with a low kick.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tapettava works over Juan with some ground and pound from guard.
Juan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapettava postures up and lands a big shot to Juan's brow.
Tapettava preventing the sweep.
Tapettava trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapettava cracks Juan with a solid left hand.
Tapettava chips away with some ground and pound.
Tapettava is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tapettava working some strikes from top position.
Juan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapettava works over Juan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Juan 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.
Tapettava stays in close to Juan's body and controls the position.
Juan wants to sweep here but Tapettava controlling him for the moment.
Tapettava got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapettava has managed to get both his arms back between Juan's legs - danger averted.
Tapettava stopping the sweep attempt from Juan.
Tapettava stands up over Juan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Juan wants to sweep here but Tapettava controlling him for the moment.
Juan controls Tapettava momentarily but Tapettava frees himself.
Tapettava is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tapettava is in close to Juan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Juan is trying to keep Tapettava in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapettava working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Juan's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapettava lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juan wants to sweep here but Tapettava controlling him for the moment.
Tapettava wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Tapettava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tapettava postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tapettava landing with the ground and pound.
Juan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
Juan 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.
Juan is looking for a triangle but Tapettava pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Tapettava postures up and lands a big shot to Juan's brow.
Juan 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.
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan is on top in guard.
Tapettava is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juan stopping the sweep attempt from Tapettava.
Tapettava will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juan is one step ahead there.
Juan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juan stands and throws Tapettava's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tapettava stops Juan from passing to mount.
Juan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tapettava, who protects the arm well.
Tapettava manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Tapettava working Juan over with strikes.
Juan has hold of Tapettava's hands but Tapettava slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tapettava looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Juan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tapettava working over Juan with some ground and pound. Juan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Juan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tapettava, right into the meat.
Tapettava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tapettava tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juan swivels and escapes.
Tapettava lands a high kick!
Tapettava moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapettava is looking to chop away at Juan's legs.
Tapettava gets tackled into the cage by Juan. Juan maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juan as Tapettava tries to tie him up.
Juan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapettava.
Juan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juan as Tapettava tries to tie him up.
Juan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkilla Tapettava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tapettava backwards.
Tapettava throws a punch but it's blocked by Juan.
Juan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tapettava is defending well for now.
Juan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tapettava is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tapettava is looking for a takedown.
Tapettava gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Juan is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapettava trying to control the action but Juan is working from the bottom.
Juan is looking for a sweep. Tapettava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapettava winds up and cracks Juan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Juan actively working from the bottom here.
Juan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tapettava is trying to control the action in half guard but Juan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking for a sweep. Tapettava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan actively working from the bottom here.
Juan wants to improve his position but Tapettava is controlling well.
Tapettava working Juan over with strikes.
Tapettava is nestled in close to Juan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tapettava winds up and cracks Juan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Tapettava.
Tapettava scores with a big shot! Juan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Juan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkilla Tapettava!
Nyrkilla Tapettava retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Li had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayor misses the shot to the body.
Mayor lands an overhand right.
A big right from Mayor misses.
Mayor misses with a wild combination.
Mayor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li closes the distance but Mayor moves to the side
and Mayor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Mayor moves away and avoids it.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Li takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like John Li has been cut.
Mayor stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Mayor's shoulder, as Mayor tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mayor does it's job there.
Mayor lands with a right hand.
Mayor ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Mayor dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li is rocked!
Mayor cracks Li's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Li slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mayor can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Mayor!
Tommy Mayor is the new heavyweight champion!
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