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SPNY 207: Fortunado - Romo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Friedricksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Friedricksen's choice of entrance music: The Pursuit of Vikings by Amon Amarth. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Lethal high kicks
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harald Friedricksen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friedricksen throws out the jab.
Friedricksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Anthony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony shoots in but no luck this time.
Friedricksen 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.
Anthony scores with a hook.
Friedricksen misses with a low kick.
Friedricksen moves away from the strike by Anthony.
Anthony has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Friedricksen.
Some bone on bone action there as Friedricksen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Friedricksen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anthony has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anthony shoots in and drives through. Friedricksen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedricksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friedricksen.
Friedricksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthony.
Friedricksen thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Friedricksen.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Friedricksen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anthony's head.
It looks like Stephen Anthony has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Anthony.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anthony. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Friedricksen feints and then cracks Anthony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anthony down.
Friedricksen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anthony will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Friedricksen!
Friedricksen lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Anthony crumples to the floor! Friedricksen milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harald Friedricksen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harald Friedricksen thanked Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster by Skillet. Gary Marabou 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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monty Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marabou throws a big shot that misses.
Brown swings for the body but Marabou moves out of range.
Marabou wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Marabou tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Marabou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Marabou didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marabou keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Marabou 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.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marabou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Marabou keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marabou wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Marabou blocks nicely.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Marabou 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.
Marabou wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marabou is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marabou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marabou pinned against the cage. Marabou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gary Marabou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marabou moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marabou throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marabou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marabou darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marabou keeps working.
Marabou is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marabou is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown trying to control the action but Marabou is working from the bottom.
Marabou regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marabou is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Marabou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Marabou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marabou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marabou to regain full guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marabou is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Marabou defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marabou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown pushes Marabou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Marabou shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marabou manages to break the clinch.
Marabou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marabou defends well and Brown ends up having to push Marabou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marabou breaks from the clinch.
Brown defending well as Marabou loads up on a big left hand.
Marabou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown with a jab.
Marabou misses with a looping left.
Marabou looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marabou. Marabou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marabou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marabou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marabou is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Marabou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Monty Brown wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marabou misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Marabou clinches up against the cage.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marabou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Marabou has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brown on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marabou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marabou throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marabou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Marabou is defending well.
Marabou is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marabou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marabou tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monty Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marabou sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown prevents Marabou from standing back up.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marabou defends it well.
Brown working over Marabou with some ground and pound. Marabou looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marabou tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown winds up and cracks Marabou with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marabou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marabou wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Marabou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Marabou defends the submission attempt.
Marabou won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
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 Monty Brown 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Marabou clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Marabou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Marabou.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marabou breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Marabou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marabou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marabou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown scores with a hook.
Marabou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Marabou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marabou stalling in the clinch.
Marabou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Marabou moved out of range nicely.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marabou moves into the clinch.
Marabou has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Marabou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marabou throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown is trying to keep Marabou in close.
Marabou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marabou postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marabou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marabou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Marabou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marabou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marabou landing some decent shots from guard.
Marabou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marabou scoring with some ground and pound.
Marabou landing with the ground and pound.
Marabou throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Gary Marabou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marabou wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marabou defends well.
Marabou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown controls Marabou momentarily but Marabou frees himself.
Marabou landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marabou is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marabou postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown has his foot on Marabou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marabou works his way back into a safe position though.
Marabou postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Monty Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marabou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marabou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown controls Marabou momentarily but Marabou frees himself.
Marabou scoring with some ground and pound.
Marabou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marabou wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marabou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown 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.
Marabou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown 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.
Marabou throws a big elbow that misses.
Marabou postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marabou throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Marabou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Brown!
A victorious Monty Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Black Skinhead. Jalo has chosen Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips staying out of range there.
Jalo scores with a nice strike.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phillips has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jalo has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Phillips blocking some punches.
Jalo is leaning against Phillips and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jalo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Jalo keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jalo smiles and moves away.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalo moves away.
Phillips walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Jalo.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Jalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to break free but Jalo has control.
Jalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phillips blocks an uppercut.
Jalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalo gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phillips is rocked!
Jalo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Phillips to his knees! Jalo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iivana Jalo!
A very excited looking Iivana Jalo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Kent Phillips stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better and stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel has chosen A Portuguesa as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hoy Nelson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Manel 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.
Manel shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manel.
Manel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Manel persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Manel.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Toni Manel has been cut.
Manel fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manel blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Manel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Manel shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manel wants to slow Nelson down by chopping away at his legs.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Manel shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Manel moved away.
Manel moves out of range of the strikes.
Manel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet.
Manel misses with the ground and pound.
Manel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Manel lands a few punches from side control.
Manel lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manel trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Manel working the ground and pound.
Nelson is not content to let Manel control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nelson tries to escape but Manel is in control.
Manel wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson pushes Manel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manel misses with the ground and pound.
Nelson stops Manel from passing to mount.
Nelson tries to escape but Manel is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toni Manel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson throws a head kick but Manel moves out of range.
Manel misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Manel takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Manel has a takedown stuffed.
Manel blocks the body kick.
Manel shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Manel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Manel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Manel shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manel shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Manel shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Manel in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manel is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Manel moves out of range easily.
Manel shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Manel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Manel stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Nelson follows into mount!
Manel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Manel tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Manel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nelson punching from mount but Manel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Manel working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to control but Manel wriggling away.
Manel wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson punching from mount but Manel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manel wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Manel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manel tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toni Manel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Manel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Manel fails to land the takedown.
Manel fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Manel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manel or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad.
Hoy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Manel moves out of range easily.
Manel misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toni Manel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Manel shoots in but no luck this time.
Manel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nelson defends well and Manel ends up having to push Nelson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson lands a knee to the head.
Nelson lands a knee to the body.
Manel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Manel goes down! Nelson pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Manel is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him?
Manel is trying to improve his position.
Nelson trying to control the action but Manel is working from the bottom.
Manel seems to have recovered his senses.
Manel tries to improve position but can't.
Manel regains half guard.
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!
Manel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manel keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Manel defends it.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manel is trying to get back to full guard.
Toni Manel has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
Hoy Nelson 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 Billy Danze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danze comes to the cage accompanied by Handle ur Bizness by the Mash Out Possee. Shoznes has chosen O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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243 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Danze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Shoznes misses.
Danze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoznes. Shoznes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoznes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danze finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoznes's head.
Danze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoznes lands a head shot.
Shoznes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danze drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shoznes pulls Danze in to control the position.
Shoznes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shoznes wants to sweep here but Danze controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danze trying to control but Shoznes is working from the bottom.
Danze is really struggling to control Shoznes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Danze misses.
Joseph Shoznes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoznes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danze.
Danze throws a body punch but Shoznes moves out of range.
Danze is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes lands a jab to the head.
Danze looks to land a left hand but Shoznes moved out of range nicely.
Shoznes throws a lazy right hand but Danze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoznes cracks Danze with an open hand slap.
Danze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Shoznes as Danze shoots in.
Shoznes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shoznes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoznes.
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!
Danze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danze throws a body punch but Shoznes moves out of range.
Danze misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Danze - just one landing.
Shoznes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danze.
Nice body punch from Shoznes.
Danze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shoznes walks into a jab.
Danze throws a hook but Shoznes avoids it easily.
Shoznes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shoznes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoznes misses with a right hand
and Danze counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Danze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shoznes's head.
Danze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoznes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danze trying to control but Shoznes is working from the bottom.
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.
Danze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danze wants to control from the top but Shoznes keeps moving.
Danze looking to pass the guard.
Danze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danze stopping the sweep attempt from Shoznes.
Danze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoznes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Danze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoznes to score with a decent uppercut.
Shoznes throws a head kick but Danze moves out of range.
Shoznes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danze.
Danze throws a series of punches but Shoznes avoids them all with ease.
Danze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shoznes quickly recovers to half guard.
Shoznes wants to improve his position but Danze is controlling well.
Danze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Danze breaks from Shoznes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Danze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Danze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoznes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Danze content just to control the position here.
Danze tries to control but Shoznes wriggling away.
Shoznes wants to hold on but Danze pushes him away.
Shoznes blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoznes is looking to escape.
Shoznes tries to lock up and control but Danze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Danze punching from mount but Shoznes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shoznes is trying desperately to improve position.
Danze looking to secure an arm triangle but Shoznes defends it well.
Danze lands with some strikes.
Danze working Shoznes over with strikes here.
Danze is landing with some decent strikes but Shoznes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Danze scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shoznes?
Shoznes is rocked!
Danze lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Shoznes! Danze sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Shoznes and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Danze!
Billy Danze 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar comes to the cage accompanied by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Santa Cruz has chosen 50 cent P.I.M.P as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rafael Santa Cruz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
179 lbs
26 - 17 - 2 |
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30
175 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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
26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santa Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Muakbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Muakbar fails with a takedown attempt.
Muakbar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santa Cruz fakes the leg kick and cracks Muakbar in the body.
Muakbar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santa Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haji Muakbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santa Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muakbar misses with a body shot.
Santa Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muakbar drives through with a takedown into Santa Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santa Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santa Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Muakbar defends 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!
Muakbar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santa Cruz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santa Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muakbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santa Cruz keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Santa Cruz trying to control the position.
Santa Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Muakbar wants to sweep but no luck.
Muakbar is trying to control the position but Santa Cruz postures up.
Santa Cruz stands up over Muakbar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santa Cruz won't allow Muakbar to sweep him here.
Muakbar is pulling down on Santa Cruz's head to control his posture.
Santa Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muakbar controls Santa Cruz momentarily but Santa Cruz frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz won't allow Muakbar to sweep him here.
Muakbar is working hard here to advance position.
Muakbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muakbar is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muakbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santa Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muakbar has managed to get both his arms back between Santa Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Muakbar 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.
Santa Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muakbar pushing down on Santa Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muakbar works his way into full mount!
Santa Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Muakbar lands with some strikes.
Santa Cruz tries to reverse the position but Muakbar maintains control.
Santa Cruz gets back to half guard.
Santa Cruz is looking for a sweep. Muakbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muakbar trying to control from half guard but Santa Cruz is working away.
Muakbar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muakbar is looking to take a break and control but Santa Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muakbar is thwarting Santa Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Santa Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muakbar with the ground and pound but Santa Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Cruz has wrist control.
Santa Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muakbar forces his way into half guard.
Santa Cruz trying to hold on to Muakbar's head to control him but Muakbar postures up.
Muakbar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santa Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muakbar.
Santa Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muakbar pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muakbar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muakbar is looking to take a break and control but Santa Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santa Cruz is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Muakbar throws a solid leg kick but Santa Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Muakbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Santa Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muakbar blocks a head kick by Santa Cruz.
Muakbar connects with a jab.
Santa Cruz blocks a jab.
Santa Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Muakbar sprawls well. He's pushed Santa Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Muakbar moves out of range easily.
Santa Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Muakbar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santa Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muakbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab lands there for Muakbar.
A bone on bone clash there as Muakbar blocks the leg kick.
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muakbar checks it well.
Santa Cruz is looking to slow Muakbar down with leg kicks.
Santa Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muakbar.
Santa Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muakbar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Muakbar misses.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Muakbar moved away.
Santa Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santa Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Muakbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haji Muakbar is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Santa Cruz there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Muakbar with that takedown attempt.
Santa Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar misses with a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muakbar.
Muakbar checks a low kick from Santa Cruz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muakbar.
Santa Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Muakbar moves his leg out of the way.
Santa Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Muakbar moves out of range easily.
Muakbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santa Cruz.
A slow jab from Muakbar misses its intended target.
Muakbar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santa Cruz counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haji Muakbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muakbar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santa Cruz's waist but Santa Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muakbar off to one side.
Muakbar blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Santa Cruz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muakbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muakbar won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santa Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Santa Cruz landing strikes.
Muakbar tries to bench press Santa Cruz off him but Santa Cruz keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Muakbar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santa Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santa Cruz wants to control but Muakbar is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santa Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Muakbar is trying to control Santa Cruz's posture but Santa Cruz avoids it.
Muakbar holding on.
Santa Cruz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Muakbar looks calm but he's in trouble here. Santa Cruz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Muakbar is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Santa Cruz lets go of the hold and Muakbar can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Santa Cruz!
Post fight, Rafael Santa Cruz stared into the camera and said 'I'm fucking good aren't I? Been a pleasure. Coming for the title.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet's entrance music is Wasted. A fine choice. Wilkinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Overkill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
40 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belin Billet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Evil Empire: †AWAKENING† in the buildup to the fight.
Billet looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkinson is just out of range.
Wilkinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilkinson on the side of the head.
Billet ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Billet misses with a wild body shot.
Billet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billet was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
Billet scores with a body shot.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Wilkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Billet moves out of range.
Billet takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Billet there.
Billet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Billet avoids it easily.
Billet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson throws a lazy body kick
and Billet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilkinson thinking.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billet throws out a loose jab but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilkinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Billet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilkinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Billet blocks it with crossed arms.
Billet breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson connects with the punch.
Billet swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Billet lands a head shot.
Wilkinson moves away from the strike by Billet.
Billet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Billet - just one landing.
Billet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Billet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocks a jab.
Wilkinson avoids the head kick by Billet.
Billet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick but Billet moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet lands a body shot.
Billet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Billet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billet sizes up Wilkinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Billet takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilkinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Billet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Billet.
Wilkinson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billet is looking for a sweep. Wilkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Billet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Billet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Billet is adopting a defensive guard.
Billet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Billet is tightening it up a little... Wilkinson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wilkinson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wilkinson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Billet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Belin Billet!
Belin Billet took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SP Ultimate Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stupka's entrance music is Red Army March. A fine choice. Melo has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Felipe Melo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rocco Stupka's chin.
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229 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
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Stupka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Melo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stupka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Melo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Melo tries to bench press Stupka off him but Stupka keeps the position.
Melo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melo parries the strikes from Stupka easily there. Stupka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Melo to escape.
Melo is trying to improve his position.
Melo can't do much from the bottom here.
Melo dodges the ground and pound from Stupka.
Melo is looking to reverse the position.
Melo is not content to let Stupka control the position.
Stupka in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Stupka trying to control the position but Melo is working away.
Stupka 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.
Stupka in side control, throwing shots but Melo defends.
Melo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka is working Melo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melo taking a bit of punishment here - Stupka scoring with strikes.
Melo is looking to regain half guard here but Stupka keeps moving and retains side control.
Stupka trying to control the position but Melo is working away.
Stupka tries to score with some ground and pound. Melo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stupka working the head and body with strikes.
Stupka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melo keeps working.
Melo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Melo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stupka working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stupka cracks Melo with a big right hand but Melo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Melo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stupka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stupka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Melo tries to bench press Stupka off him but Stupka keeps the position.
Stupka is looking to take a break and control but Melo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stupka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It looks like Felipe Melo has been cut.
Melo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stupka's best efforts.
Stupka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stupka pulls his head out easily.
Stupka is looking to take a break and control but Melo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stupka lands strikes from half guard.
Stupka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stupka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stupka thows a huge punch but Melo dodges it nicely.
Stupka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melo!
Melo wants to hold on but Stupka pushes him away.
Melo is desperately trying to improve his position but Stupka has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stupka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stupka lands with some strikes.
That has opened up Felipe Melo's cut even more.
Stupka lands a couple of good shots and Melo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Melo is rocked!
The cut above Felipe Melo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felipe Melo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Stupka!
Rocco Stupka 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.
Felipe Melo was interviewed post fight and said 'I always try and have fun out there, I got holes but hell its fun.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krutcher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fun Things - Savage kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason Krutcher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Torrelio Sacana's chin.
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Krutcher!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutcher is looking to clinch.
Krutcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sacana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krutcher throws a leg kick
and Sacana counters with a single leg into guard. Krutcher didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sacana is in close to Krutcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sacana is in close to Krutcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krutcher working for a triangle but Sacana defends it 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!
Krutcher looking to control.
Sacana distracts Krutcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sacana throws a big right hand that misses.
Sacana stopping the sweep attempt from Krutcher.
Sacana wants to control from the top but Krutcher keeps moving.
Sacana 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher keeping full guard, as Sacana tries to pass.
Sacana stopping the sweep attempt from Krutcher.
Krutcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sacana is controlling him.
Sacana throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sacana won't allow Krutcher to sweep him here.
Krutcher keeps trying to improve his position.
Krutcher keeping full guard, as Sacana tries to pass.
Sacana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sacana lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana postures up.
Sacana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krutcher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Krutcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krutcher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sacana tries to free his leg and advance position but Krutcher is retaining full guard.
Krutcher keeping moving, preventing Sacana from controlling successfully.
Krutcher wants to control the position but Sacana says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Krutcher is trying to control but can't.
Krutcher wants to improve his position but Sacana is controlling well.
Sacana is looking to pass Krutcher's guard but actually Krutcher recovers to full guard.
Krutcher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krutcher wants to sweep here but Sacana controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sacana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krutcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sacana is one step ahead there.
Krutcher keeping full guard, as Sacana tries to pass.
Krutcher keeping moving, preventing Sacana from controlling successfully.
Krutcher controls Sacana momentarily but Sacana frees himself.
Sacana stopping the sweep attempt from Krutcher.
Sacana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krutcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krutcher is trying to control the position but Sacana postures up.
Sacana postures up and lands a big shot to Krutcher's brow.
It looks like Jason Krutcher has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher keeping moving, preventing Sacana from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sacana tries to free his leg and advance position but Krutcher is retaining full guard.
Krutcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sacana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krutcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krutcher wants to sweep here but Sacana controlling him for the moment.
Krutcher trying to control the position.
Sacana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sacana passes Krutcher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krutcher trying to control but Sacana postures up.
Sacana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torrelio Sacana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Krutcher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krutcher throws a leg kick that misses.
Krutcher drives through and clinches with Sacana against the cage.
Sacana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krutcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krutcher has Sacana pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Krutcher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sacana tumbling to the mat - Krutcher dives into Sacana's guard.
Krutcher tries to stand but Sacana is controlling from the bottom.
Torrelio Sacana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sacana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Sacana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sacana is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Krutcher has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Krutcher!
Sacana has his foot on Krutcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krutcher works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sacana is on top in guard.
Krutcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krutcher pulls Sacana in to control the position.
Sacana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krutcher's guard.
Sacana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krutcher trying to hold on to Sacana's head to control him but Sacana postures up.
Krutcher wants to get back to full guard.
Sacana is working for a kimura but Krutcher is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krutcher gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana is looking to work some ground and pound but Krutcher has wrist control.
Sacana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krutcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sacana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krutcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Krutcher, not yet.
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!
Krutcher has his hands on Sacana's head, controlling the position.
Sacana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krutcher tries to buck Sacana off but Sacana is having none of it.
Krutcher looks to move to half guard but instead Sacana has passed into mount! Damn!
Sacana avoids the attempt from Krutcher to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That has opened up Jason Krutcher's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Krutcher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torrelio Sacana!
During a confident post fight interview, Torrelio Sacana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jason Krutcher stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a tough fight tonight but that's how it goes sometimes. I'll be back again.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . Donzel Fortunado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortunado misses with a hook. Romo ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Romo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fortunado lands the left hand.
It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut.
Fortunado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romo blocks a jab.
Fortunado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fortunado feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Romo crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donzel Fortunado!
A very excited looking Donzel Fortunado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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