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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guseppe Carliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferenz Balas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guseppe Carliano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ferenz Balas's 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guseppe Carliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ferenz Balas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balas misses with a hook
and Carliano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carliano tries to land a front kick but Balas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been informed that Balas 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.
Balas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carliano on the side of the head.
Balas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooh!!! Balas has knocked Carliano down with a huge combo! Balas steps away and waves a wobbly Carliano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Carliano is rocked!
It looks like Guseppe Carliano has been cut.
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!
Balas lands a body shot.
Oh Carliano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balas throws a poor cross that misses
and Carliano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balas misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Balas.
Carliano seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Balas shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Carliano is backing up but Balas catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Carliano covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Balas Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferenz Balas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Jel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonni Saastala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saastala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nyrkillä naamaan - Look at your ugly mug from mirror.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Jel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonni Saastala!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saastala circles away quickly and effectively.
Saastala dodges the punch combination from Jel.
Saastala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jel.
Saastala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jel doesn't seem bothered though.
Jel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saastala throws a sloppy head kick and Jel moves out of range easily.
Saastala misses with a hook. Jel ducked under it nicely.
Jel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saastala closes the distance but Jel moves to the side
and Jel counters with a right hand to the body.
Jel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saastala slips a jab and a cross from Jel.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jel.
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!
Saastala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jel. That did some damage!
Jel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saastala leaves Jel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saastala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jel looks to score with a jab to the body but Saastala is just out of range.
Wojtek Jel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jel. Saastala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saastala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Wojtek Jel has been cut.
Saastala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saastala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jel thinking.
Jel is breathing heavily.
Jel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saastala ducks under a wild hook from Jel.
Jel throws a right hand that Saastala ducks under and follows up with a left that Saastala also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saastala.
Saastala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jel is rocked!
Jel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Jel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Saastala! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonni Saastala!
Our winner, Jonni Saastala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Touma Saibara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie McGordon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touma Saibara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie McGordon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibara looks to throw the jab but McGordon is out of range.
Saibara throws a body punch but McGordon moves out of range.
Saibara throws a shot from downtown. McGordon moves away and avoids it.
McGordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saibara, pushing him back against the cage.
McGordon jumps guard.
Saibara is pushing down on McGordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Saibara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saibara winds up and cracks McGordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibara has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saibara 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.
McGordon has hold of Saibara's hands but Saibara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGordon wants to improve his position but Saibara is controlling well.
McGordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saibara scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGordon is rocked!
Saibara unloads with some huge strikes here! McGordon is out! Saibara wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Touma Saibara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Death (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angelo Death 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerbouchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Death!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerbouchard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kerbouchard stalls.
Death blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerbouchard missing with knees to the body.
Kerbouchard tries to land knees in the clinch but Death avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kerbouchard.
Knees to the body from Kerbouchard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Our sources have told us that Kerbouchard has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kerbouchard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Death is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerbouchard tries to pull guard but Death won't allow it.
Kerbouchard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Death to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kerbouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Death stalling in the clinch but Kerbouchard improves position.
Death managing to block the knees to the body from Kerbouchard.
Death on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Death gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Death avoids it.
Kerbouchard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kerbouchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Death's defenses.
Kerbouchard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Death just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kerbouchard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kerbouchard can't get the takedown.
Death on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard drags the fight down to the ground.
Death preventing the sweep.
Death controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death is continuing to stall.
Death pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerbouchard is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kerbouchard looking to control but Death passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kerbouchard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Death trying to pass the guard but Kerbouchard defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerbouchard.
Angelo Death seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Death misses with an uppercut. Kerbouchard saw that one coming.
Kerbouchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Death.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kerbouchard dominated that round.
That's time! Kerbouchard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Death misses with a hook. Kerbouchard ducked under it nicely.
Death dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Death has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Death throws out a loose jab but Kerbouchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Death throws a hook to the side of Kerbouchard's head but Kerbouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Death throws a lazy right hand but Kerbouchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Death misses the target.
Kerbouchard slips under a jab.
Death tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerbouchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Death.
Kerbouchard defending well as Death loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Death stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kerbouchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Death is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerbouchard.
Angelo Death is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Death misses with an uppercut.
Death throws a hook but Kerbouchard blocks it.
Kerbouchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Death.
Death misses the jab.
Death stuffs the takedown.
Death misses with a looping left.
Kerbouchard moves out of range as Death strikes.
Death stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kerbouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerbouchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kerbouchard misses with a body kick.
Death throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kerbouchard lands a head kick. Death smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Death misses with an uppercut
and Kerbouchard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Death has Kerbouchard pushed against the cage.
Death trying to control the position but instead, Kerbouchard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Death into the cage.
Death on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerbouchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Angelo Death has been cut.
Kerbouchard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Death pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard wants to take the fight to the mat but Death manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kerbouchard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Death blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerbouchard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Death up against the cage.
Kerbouchard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerbouchard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Death blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerbouchard tries to pull guard but Death won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerbouchard as Death tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Death fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kerbouchard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Death is looking to control Kerbouchard's arms but Kerbouchard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Death has his back to the cage.
Kerbouchard is trying to pull guard but Death turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matt Kerbouchard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kerbouchard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kerbouchard throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Death blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerbouchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Death showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angelo Death's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A swing and a miss from Death.
Death misses with a hook. Kerbouchard ducked under it nicely.
Death loads up on a big right hand but Kerbouchard slips the punch.
Angelo Death seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerbouchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Death.
Kerbouchard scores with a head kick.
Death misses with a straight left.
Death looks to land a right hand but Kerbouchard moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Death.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Death is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerbouchard.
Death throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerbouchard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Death holds on and takes a little breather.
Kerbouchard is looking to work some ground and pound but Death has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerbouchard wants to pass the guard but Death is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerbouchard looking to sit in guard and control but Death gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kerbouchard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Death is stalling in the full guard.
Kerbouchard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kerbouchard tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Death passes into half guard.
Death looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Death trying to pass the guard but Kerbouchard defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kerbouchard shoots in for a takedown but Death shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Death waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerbouchard.
Death throws a lazy right hand but Kerbouchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerbouchard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Death avoids it really well and circles away.
Kerbouchard has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kerbouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Death is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerbouchard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Death throws the left hand but Kerbouchard avoids the punch easily.
Kerbouchard fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Death comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Death has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Death!
A very excited looking Angelo Death 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Gangsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branco Bozic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Gangsta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branco Bozic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Bozic misses.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gangsta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bozic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bozic's corner calls for a 1-2. Bozic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bozic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gangsta stuns Bozic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gangsta throws a head kick but Bozic moves out of range.
Gangsta throws out a powerful jab.
Bozic tries to clinch but Gangsta is having none of it.
Bozic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gangsta scores with a nice head shot.
Bozic throws a leg kick but Gangsta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gangsta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bozic tries to clinch up but Gangsta circles away and keeps his distance.
Branco Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic walks into a straight right hand from Gangsta.
A jab from Bozic misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bozic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gangsta lands a jab.
Gangsta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bozic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangsta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bozic on the side of the head.
Bozic loads up on a big right hand but Gangsta slips the punch.
Bozic pushes Gangsta up against the cage in a clinch.
Bozic misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gangsta.
Bozic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bozic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gangsta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bozic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bozic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bozic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gangsta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bozic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gangsta avoids the head kick by Bozic.
Gangsta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bozic.
Bozic drops his hands momentarily and Gangsta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic connects with the punch.
Gangsta is rocked!
Bozic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oh Gangsta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bozic drops Gangsta with a huge uppercut! Gangsta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bozic is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branco Bozic!
Branco Bozic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen Judas Priest / Killing Machine as his entrance music. The Machine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Machine!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Machine's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machine!
It looks like Gregory Wilson has been cut.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Machine 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.
Machine lands a lovely overhand right.
Machine throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Machine only half commits.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machine throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machine finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson scores with a jab.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Machine.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Gregory Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine motions for Wilson to come forward. Machine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Machine avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Machine misses.
Machine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Machine.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Machine tries to tie him up.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Machine trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson is working Machine over against the cage.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Machine counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Machine looks at the referee who does nothing so Machine lands a crushing right that sends Wilson to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Machine!
The Machine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardy Hustle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Vespucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vespucci is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unopposed. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hardy Hustle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Vespucci!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hustle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vespucci pinned against the cage. Vespucci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hustle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hustle shoots in looking for a takedown but Vespucci manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hustle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hustle tries a head kick but it misses.
Vespucci has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vespucci looks to land a body kick but Hustle moved away.
Hustle has been working on his balance at Morbid Conditioning School $600, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vespucci.
Hustle swats away the attempt to clinch by Vespucci.
Vespucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hustle as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespucci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hustle avoids it really well and circles away.
Hustle fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hardy Hustle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hustle.
Hustle misses with a takedown attempt
and Vespucci counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hustle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vespucci escapes and throws Hustle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hustle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vespucci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hustle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vespucci's guard! Nice work there by Hustle!
Vespucci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vespucci striking off his back but it's not causing Hustle any problems.
Hustle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hustle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vespucci, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hustle jumps into guard, dragging Vespucci to the mat.
Vespucci preventing the sweep.
Vespucci throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vespucci postures up in Hustle's guard and throws a big left but Hustle blocks it.
Hustle is trying to keep Vespucci in close.
Vespucci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hustle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hustle is on top in guard.
Hustle wants to stand but Vespucci has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vespucci is looking for a triangle but Hustle pushes his legs off easily.
Vespucci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hustle wants to control from the top but Vespucci keeps moving.
Vespucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hustle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hardy Hustle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hustle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vespucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hustle somewhat.
Hustle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hustle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hustle clobbers Vespucci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hustle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vespucci throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hustle was covering up waiting for the punch and Vespucci finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hustle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hustle is looking for a triangle but Vespucci pushes his legs off easily.
Hustle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hustle, not yet.
Vespucci is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vespucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vespucci stops Hustle from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hustle trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hustle shoots in for a double leg but Vespucci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vespucci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hustle defends it nicely.
Hustle wants to clinch.
Hustle is looking to clinch but Vespucci is avoiding it.
Hustle shoots in and drives through. Vespucci sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hardy Hustle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespucci tries to clinch but Hustle is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vespucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hustle tries to avoid it but Vespucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hustle to the ground. Hustle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vespucci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hustle as he avoids it easily.
Hustle tries to clinch up but Vespucci circles away and keeps his distance.
Hustle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vespucci is breathing heavily.
Hustle forces Vespucci back against the cage and clinches.
Vespucci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hustle smiles and moves away.
Vespucci leaves Hustle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vespucci enables Hustle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vespucci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hustle trying to control but Vespucci is working from the bottom.
Vespucci is striking from the bottom but Hustle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hustle is looking for a kimura but Vespucci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hustle to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hustle moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardy Hustle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hustle shoots for a double leg takedown but Vespucci sprawls well. He's pushed Hustle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vespucci shoots in but Hustle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardy Hustle is winning the standup battle so far.
Vespucci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hustle.
Vespucci shoots in and gets a takedown into Hustle's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vespucci's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vespucci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hustle wants to improve his position but instead Vespucci has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hustle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vespucci looks to land a strike but Hustle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hustle has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vespucci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vespucci tries to pull guard but Hustle won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hustle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vespucci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hustle after a bit of a struggle.
Hardy Hustle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Vespucci.
Hustle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hustle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vespucci misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vespucci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hustle.
Vespucci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vespucci stops a takedown attempt from Hustle.
Hustle blocking some punches.
Hustle is looking to break free of the clinch but Vespucci has double underhooks.
Vespucci has Hustle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hustle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hustle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vespucci.
Vespucci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hustle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hustle pulls guard successfully.
Hustle 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hustle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hustle trying to control from half guard but Vespucci is working away.
Hustle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hustle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vespucci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy Hustle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vespucci shoots in looking for a takedown but Hustle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vespucci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hustle throws a series of strikes that have Vespucci backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vespucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hustle lands a jab to Vespucci's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vespucci stuffs the takedown.
Mario Vespucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy Hustle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hustle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vespucci.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy Hustle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hustle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardy Hustle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Gable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson with a poor takedown
letting Gable counter with a right hand.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Gable sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gable has managed to clinch.
Gable wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Gable persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Gable must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gable's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Gable throws a big elbow that misses.
Gable stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gable keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Gable throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gable's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gable has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Gable's legs - danger averted.
Gable is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Gable is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gable is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson stops Gable from getting back to his feet.
Gable is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Gable sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gable stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gable wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gable to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gable counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Gable counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dan Gable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gable to counter with a crisp jab.
Gable lands with a good body shot.
Gable connects with a nice looking jab.
Gable moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Gable tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gable throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gable lands a nice forearm strike.
Gable cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Gable in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Gable misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gable working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Gable's head but Gable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Gable moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gable throws a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown
enabling Gable to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Gable didn't see that one coming.
Gable moves into the clinch.
Gable turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gable manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to control Gable's posture but Gable avoids it.
Gable working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Gable control the position.
Gable misses with the ground and pound.
Gable is trying to ground and pound but Johnson uses the momentary lack of control by Gable to regain half guard.
Gable keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gable moves nicely into side control.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gable connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Gable connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gable is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gable is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gable thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Gable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dan Gable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gable missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gable counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Gable circles away easily
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gable closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Gable wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Gable persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Gable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gable works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gable chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Gable.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gable scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gable has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gable avoids it really well and circles away.
Gable rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Gable throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.
Gable thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gable thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gable jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gable closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gable manages to end up in side control.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gable scoring with punches and elbows.
Gable in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gable.
Gable throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gable misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gable looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Gable throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Gable are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gable lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Gable scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is rocked!
Gable lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gable controls the position.
Let's hope that Gable has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gable working the ground and pound.
Gable cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gable immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Tur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Sedated. Eric Murphy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Przemyslaw Tur!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Tur uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tur takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy letting Tur take a breather here.
Tur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tur has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tur lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tur 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tur won't allow it.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Tur is controlling him.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Tur has him pressed against the cage.
Tur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Tur is controlling him.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Tur.
Tur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries to break free but Tur pushes him back against the cage.
Tur avoiding damage.
Murphy wants to break free but Tur has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tur misses with an elbow strike.
Tur lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Tur swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Tur.
Tur throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Tur.
Tur tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Tur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to circle away but Tur has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tur.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tur - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Tur keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tur just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Tur swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tur's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tur throws an elbow that misses.
Tur pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Tur.
Tur misses with the head strike.
Tur misses with an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to break free but Tur pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy tries to circle away but Tur has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tur won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Przemyslaw Tur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tur looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tur manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Tur misses with a double jab.
Tur scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tur catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy moves out of range as Tur strikes.
Tur moves out of range of the strikes.
Tur tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tur tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Tur misses with a double jab.
Przemyslaw Tur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tur lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy defending well as Tur loads up on a big left hand.
Tur lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy moves out of range as Tur strikes.
Tur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tur blocks a jab.
Tur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Tur connects with a crisp jab.
Tur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tur looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tur throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tur throws out the jab.
Tur might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Tur misses.
Tur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tur misses with a hook.
Tur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tur misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tur stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tur.
Tur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Tur's belly button to the back.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tur throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Tur misses with a looping right.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Tur.
Tur misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tur thinking.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tur misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Tur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tur misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tur.
Tur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tur.
Tur misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tests Tur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tur throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tur defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Przemyslaw Tur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tur looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Tur.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Tur's shoulder, as Tur tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Tur avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tur looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
A jab from Tur misses.
Tur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tur swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tur avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Tur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tur throws out the jab.
Tur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tur has double underhooks.
Tur throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Tur is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tur is pushing Murphy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Tur has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Tur lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Tur misses with the head strike.
Tur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tur on the inside.
Tur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Tur swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eric Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tur lands a left hand.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Tur keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Tur, against the cage.
Tur misses with some punches.
Przemyslaw Tur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tur throws a head punch that misses.
Tur misses with an elbow over the top.
Tur pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tur has double underhooks.
Tur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tur pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy wants to break free but Tur has control.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Przemyslaw Tur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Przemyslaw Tur!
After the fight, Przemyslaw Tur was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Koltsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Still has chosen Dr. Dre - Still D.R.E. as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirill Koltsov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dre Still!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Still closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koltsov quickly recovers to half guard.
Still is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still is trying to work for a kimura but Koltsov is defending well.
Koltsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Still on the ground.
Koltsov is looking for a sweep. Still is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still is looking for a kimura here.
Koltsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koltsov tries to get out of the position.
Still wants to work for an arm triangle but Koltsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still is working for a submission of some sort.
Still passes the guard and advances to mount!
Still looking to control but Koltsov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Still looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Still misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Still has hold of Koltsov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koltsov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Koltsov is squirming around, avoiding Still's attempts to control the action.
Koltsov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Still looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still is trying to control. Koltsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koltsov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koltsov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Still is working for a kimura but Koltsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Still moves into full mount! Koltsov won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov is squirming around, avoiding Still's attempts to control the action.
Still avoids the attempt from Koltsov to control.
Koltsov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Koltsov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Still dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Still tries to keep at a distance but Koltsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koltsov misses with some punches.
Koltsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koltsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Still backwards.
Koltsov misses with some punches.
Koltsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koltsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Koltsov.
Still drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koltsov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Still jabs at Koltsov's body.
Still keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still is trying to control. Koltsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltsov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still works his way into side control.
Koltsov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Still has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Still with the ground and pound but Koltsov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Still is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still moves into full mount! Koltsov won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Koltsov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dre Still! Dre Still retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dre Still 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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