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SPNY 218: Rude - Sacana PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito has chosen Make Them Suffer as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Garavito!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Dias avoids it well.
Garavito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
Dias connects with a crisp jab.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dias.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
Garavito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
Garavito shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dias is trying to stand up here but Garavito is controlling him well.
Garavito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dias looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garavito controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dias is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garavito in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garavito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adolfo Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias tries a head kick but it misses.
Garavito throws a front kick aimed at Dias's knee but Dias avoids it well.
Dias lands a leg kick that knocks Garavito off balance momentarily.
Dias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito throws a lazy head kick
and Dias counters with a big head kick but Garavito shrugs it off.
Garavito misses the shot to the body.
Garavito misses the jab.
Dias has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garavito.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dias checks a leg kick.
Dias misses with a low kick.
Garavito blocks a head kick by Dias.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Garavito's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Garavito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garavito.
A combination from Dias does no damage.
Dias slips under a jab.
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!
Dias connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garavito on the side of the head.
Dias feints and then cracks Garavito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garavito down.
Dias keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garavito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
Garavito is looking to chop away at Dias's legs.
Dias lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito misses with an uppercut. Dias saw that one coming.
Garavito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garavito tried to score with a low kick but Dias checks it.
Dias connects with a crisp jab.
Garavito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dias swats away the attempt to clinch by Garavito.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garavito.
Dias lands a jab to the nose.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Garavito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dias checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garavito drops his hands momentarily and Dias takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garavito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dias.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garavito doesn't manage to clinch there - Dias circles away.
Garavito connects with a high kick.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Garavito misses.
Dias misses with a few strikes there.
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
That kick from Dias tenderised Garavito's leg. Garavito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garavito wants to land a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
Dias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garavito avoids the head kick by Dias.
Garavito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dias lands with a cross.
Garavito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garavito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garavito throws a body kick that misses.
Garavito misses with a head kick.
Garavito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
Dias dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garavito. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adolfo Dias's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dias moves out of range of the body kick from Garavito.
Garavito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garavito lands the left hand.
Garavito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dias.
Garavito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Garavito is just out of range.
Garavito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dias - that will leave a mark!
Luis Garavito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garavito. That's going to slow Dias down.
Dias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garavito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garavito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dias takes one 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!
Garavito avoids a kick to the body.
Garavito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias tests Garavito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias lands with a shot to the body.
Garavito walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias jabs at Garavito's body.
Garavito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garavito connects with an inside leg kick.
Garavito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias moves out of range of the body kick.
Garavito misses with a leg kick
and Dias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garavito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dias lands a head kick!
Garavito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dias lands with a right hand.
Dias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garavito doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garavito avoids the head kick by Dias.
Garavito misses with a low kick.
Garavito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Dias blocks the low kick.
Garavito throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garavito moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garavito's calf.
Garavito blocks a jab.
Garavito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Dias connects with a solid leg kick.
Garavito throws a head kick but Dias moves out of range.
Garavito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garavito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dias.
Dias cracks Garavito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dias cracks Garavito with an open hand slap.
Garavito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dias.
Dias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dias thumps Garavito with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dias. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dias.
Dias lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands with a straight right. Garavito didn't see that one coming.
Dias looks to land a combination. Garavito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garavito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garavito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garavito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias was well out of range. Poor timing from Garavito.
Dias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garavito.
Garavito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
Dias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garavito manages to avoid it.
Garavito throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias cracks Garavito with a good jab.
A lazy left from Garavito finds it's target.
Adolfo Dias's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dias throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dias scores with a one two! Garavito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garavito lands a high kick!
Garavito moves forwards but Dias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Garavito.
Dias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Garavito. That snapped Dias's head back.
Dias lunges at Garavito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garavito's hand.
Garavito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garavito somewhat.
Adolfo Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Garavito.
Garavito is breathing heavily.
Dias blocks a head kick by Garavito.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias scores with the left hand. Garavito knows he should have avoided that one.
Dias jabs at Garavito's body.
Dias connects with a right hand. Garavito shakes it off.
Garavito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Dias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adolfo Dias's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dias moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garavito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dias moves out of range of the leg kick from Garavito.
Garavito looks to throw the jab but Dias is out of range.
Adolfo Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
Garavito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garavito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but Garavito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garavito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dias walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garavito.
Garavito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dias moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garavito.
Garavito takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias dips to his left and cracks Garavito with an uppercut!
Garavito throws a sloppy head kick
and Dias counters with a one-two to the body.
Garavito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garavito misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dias misses with a head kick.
Dias scores with a push kick.
Garavito misses with a head kick.
Garavito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Dias's shoulder, as Dias tries to avoid the shot.
Dias connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garavito momentarily.
Dias cracks a nice hook into Garavito's ribs.
Garavito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias.
Dias comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dias.
That kick from Dias tenderised Garavito's leg. Garavito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dias scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Dias 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garavito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias.
Garavito moves out of range as Dias throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garavito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dias has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dias and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garavito throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Garavito tries to score with a low kick but Dias moves his leg out of the way.
Dias scores with a body shot.
Garavito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Garavito lands but Dias takes it in his stride.
Dias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Garavito. Those never looked like landing.
Dias digs a good body shot into Garavito's ribs.
Garavito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dias scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garavito blocks a head kick by Dias.
Garavito is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Dias misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Dias throws a jab but it's blocked by Garavito.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garavito can do to turn this around?
Garavito tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias cracks Garavito with an open hand slap.
Garavito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dias counters with a good, hard body kick but Garavito shrugs it off.
Dias throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garavito throws a combination that misses
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garavito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias avoids the body shot from Garavito.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garavito was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dias moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Both fighters circling a little - Garavito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garavito misses with a leg kick
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Dias coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Garavito.
Garavito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garavito throws a low kick but Dias avoids it.
Garavito throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Garavito throws a solid leg kick but Dias takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garavito.
Dias throws a head kick that half lands.
Garavito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias circles away quickly and effectively.
Dias jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dias.
Dias scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Dias.
Garavito loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.
Garavito misses with a head kick.
Garavito misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dias 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Dias!
During a confident post fight interview, Adolfo Dias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Branson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branson comes to the cage accompanied by Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Wiggins has chosen Rock Chalk Jayhawk as his entrance music. Andrew Wiggins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Branson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wiggins misses with a looping right.
Wiggins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branson somewhat.
Branson fails with the takedown
and Wiggins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiggins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Branson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Branson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Wiggins.
Branson moves in looking to clinch but Wiggins pushes him off.
Wiggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Wiggins lands a lovely overhand right.
Wiggins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wiggins jabs at Branson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggins.
A swing and a miss from Wiggins.
Andrew Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiggins, which made it look bad.
Branson fails to land the takedown.
Wiggins lands a head shot.
Branson darts in looking for a takedown but Wiggins gets double underhooks and turns Branson into the cage.
Branson jumps guard but Wiggins stands there with Branson around his waist. Branson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wiggins cracks Branson with a nice body shot.
Wiggins lands with a right to the head.
Branson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Branson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branson seems to be working for a kimura but Wiggins defends the submission attempt.
Wiggins gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Branson'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.
Wiggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branson is looking to advance position but Wiggins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Branson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Branson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Branson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Farrell Pikey Camp inform me that Wiggins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wiggins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Branson is looking to escape.
Branson is looking to improve his position but Wiggins isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggins dominated that round.
That's time! Branson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wiggins lands a jab to the nose.
Branson gets a clinch.
Wiggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wiggins misses with the head strike.
Wiggins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branson drags the fight down to the ground.
Branson looking for a sweep. Not yet Branson, not yet.
Branson keeping moving, preventing Wiggins from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branson looking for a guillotine here but Wiggins defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Branson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wiggins stopping the sweep attempt from Branson.
Kyle Branson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiggins's guard.
Branson looking to sit in guard and control but Wiggins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Branson is looking for a triangle but Wiggins pushes his legs off easily.
Wiggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wiggins wants to control from the top but Branson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wiggins stands and throws Branson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Branson is trying to improve his position.
Branson is not content to let Wiggins control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Branson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wiggins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branson regains half guard.
Branson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branson wants to improve his position but Wiggins is controlling well.
Branson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wiggins pulls his head out easily.
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 Kyle Branson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wiggins lands with a cross.
Wiggins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branson shoots and misses
and Wiggins counters with a stiff right hand.
Branson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Branson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branson is defended easily by Wiggins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Branson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiggins. That snapped Branson's head back.
Wiggins connects with a high kick.
Branson is rocked!
Wiggins lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Branson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wiggins dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Wiggins!
A relieved looking Andrew Wiggins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. The key to victory for Ichabod Crane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Crane.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Holgersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holgersson misses the shot to the body.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Holgersson ducks down to avoid it.
Crane circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Holgersson to the canvas! Holgersson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Crane keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Giljotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Korba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giljotin's entrance music is Ticon - Miss 11 PM (DJ CHILLER REMIX 2011) . A fine choice. 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 Erwin Korba was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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32
180 lbs
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181 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
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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
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Giljotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Korba!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giljotin shoots for a double leg takedown but Korba sprawls well. He's pushed Giljotin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Korba misses with the combination.
Giljotin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Giljotin is trying to move to mount but Korba reverses beautifully and ends up in Giljotin's guard.
Korba trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljotin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljotin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giljotin 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.
Giljotin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korba drops back looking for a leg! Giljotin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giljotin manages to kick Korba off! Korba jumps back into Giljotin's guard.
Giljotin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Korba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giljotin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Giljotin wants to sweep here but Korba controlling him for the moment.
Giljotin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Korba wants to control from the top but Giljotin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
I've been told that Korba has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Giljotin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Korba trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljotin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljotin is looking for a triangle but Korba pushes his legs off easily.
Giljotin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Korba stands up over Giljotin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Korba pushing down on Giljotin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Korba.
Giljotin tries to get to full guard but Korba has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljotin taking some punishment here, with Korba in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba is keen to just control but Giljotin is a slippery customer.
Giljotin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Korba pushes past his half guard into mount!
Giljotin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Giljotin is looking for a sweep. Korba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljotin actively working from the bottom here.
Korba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giljotin is not content to let Korba control the position.
Korba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Giljotin sees it coming and defends easily.
Giljotin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korba pulls his head out easily.
Korba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Giljotin taking some punishment here, with Korba in his half guard.
Korba winds up and cracks Giljotin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Giljotin is looking for a sweep. Korba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljotin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giljotin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Giljotin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Korba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Giljotin shoots for a double leg takedown but Korba sprawls well. He's pushed Giljotin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giljotin shoots in looking for a takedown but Korba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giljotin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giljotin.
Giljotin dives in and scores a takedown into Korba's guard.
Korba looking for a sweep. Not yet Korba, not yet.
Giljotin has gone for a leg lock! Korba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Giljotin's guard.
Korba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljotin is looking for a triangle here but Korba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Giljotin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Korba wants to take a breather but Giljotin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Korba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korba trying to control but Giljotin is working from the bottom.
Erwin Korba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Giljotin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korba landing with the ground and pound.
Korba throws a big elbow that misses.
Giljotin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Korba passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Korba is trying to control. Giljotin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Korba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Korba moves into full mount! Giljotin won't be happy about that!
Korba tries to control but Giljotin wriggling away.
Giljotin tries to hold on but Korba postures up.
Giljotin is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin is working hard here to advance position.
Korba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Korba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korba controlling from mount.
Giljotin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Giljotin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Giljotin is trying desperately to improve position.
Korba has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Giljotin's face.
Korba trying to control but Giljotin is having none of it.
Korba cracks Giljotin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Giljotin is looking to get to half guard.
Korba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Giljotin looks a forlorn figure.
Korba tries to control but Giljotin wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Korba wants to control the pace but Giljotin is squirming around nicely.
Korba working for a submission but Giljotin is keeping him at bay.
Giljotin is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Korba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Korba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Korba fails to land with a series of punches.
Korba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giljotin defending well as Korba loads up on a big left hand.
Korba connects with a crisp jab.
Giljotin slips under a jab from Korba.
Korba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korba shoots in looking for a takedown but Giljotin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korba looks for a takedown but Giljotin sprawls well.
Giljotin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korba as he avoids it easily.
Giljotin shoots in for a takedown but Korba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Giljotin's calf.
Giljotin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giljotin moves into the clinch successfully.
Giljotin has Korba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Giljotin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Korba tumbling to the mat - Giljotin dives into Korba's guard.
Korba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Giljotin manages to get himself to full guard.
Korba forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Giljotin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Korba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giljotin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giljotin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Korba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Korba advances position into side control!
Korba wants to control but Giljotin is keeping him busy.
Korba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Giljotin tries to bench press Korba off him but Korba keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Korba is looking to take a break and control but Giljotin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Giljotin is looking for a sweep.
Giljotin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Korba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Giljotin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korba looking to finish Giljotin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Giljotin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korba with a couple of short strikes.
Korba wants to control the pace but Giljotin is squirming around nicely.
Korba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Giljotin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Korba breaks from Giljotin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Giljotin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Korba wants to take a breather but Giljotin is having none of it.
Korba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giljotin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Korba wants to control but Giljotin is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Korba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Korba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jordan and John Duddy. Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Duddy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
202 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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37
195 lbs
31 - 23 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duddy misses with a few strikes there.
Jordan checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Duddy.
John Duddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Duddy controls the action.
Duddy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duddy swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jordan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duddy - the referee stops the clock and Jordan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duddy. Jordan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a low kick, looking for Duddy's leg but Duddy calmly moves out of range.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Duddy moves out of range easily.
Duddy works the jab nicely.
Duddy loads up on a big right hand but Jordan slips the punch.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duddy lands a nice looking body kick.
Duddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duddy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Duddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duddy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duddy catches Jordan with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Jordan forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Duddy!
John Duddy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Baird.
It looks like Ike Turner has been cut.
Baird tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baird catches Turner napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Turner to the canvas!
Turner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird throws a strike but Turner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baird controlling the position.
Baird controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird is trying to hold Turner in close to prevent damage but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner stands up from half guard.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Baird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Baird throws a head kick that misses.
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baird scores with a jab to the head.
Baird wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baird moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Baird shoots and misses
and Turner counters with a leg kick.
Baird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baird somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baird throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Baird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baird thows a leg kick but Turner checks it
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ike Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baird is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Baird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baird thinking.
Turner misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baird thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Baird.
Baird throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Baird.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Baird down.
Baird lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
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 Macadam Baird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Baird misses with an uppercut
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baird throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Baird.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baird throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baird's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Baird.
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!
Baird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a nice body kick.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baird doesn't seem bothered though.
It looks like Baird has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner clobbers Baird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baird pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baird misses with a left hand
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird wants to clinch
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
Baird tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Ike Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baird throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Baird moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Baird moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baird tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Baird.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Baird misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Turner.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baird stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Baird finds it's target.
Baird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baird throws a body kick that misses.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baird throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Baird's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Donk. Baird catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Baird throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baird gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird misses with a wild combination.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Baird with an uppercut!
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Turner throws a series of punches but Baird avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Macadam Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird wants to clinch but Turner slips to the side
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baird throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Baird is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baird is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baird falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Baird tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Baird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Baird down.
Baird misses the body punch
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Baird down.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baird takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird wants to clinch
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Baird backing up. Baird nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Baird throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Baird misses.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baird shoots and misses
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baird throws a leg kick
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Baird misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baird fails to land the takedown.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baird.
Baird lands with a kick to the temple. Turner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Turner!
An out of breath Ike Turner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Fat Lip as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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29
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morgan tightens his grip and picks Lopez up, before dumping him to the ground. Lopez manages to land in guard.
Lopez has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Morgan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Lopez looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morgan uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan working the ground and pound from side control.
Morgan trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Morgan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lopez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez taking some punishment here, with Morgan in his half guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard but Morgan has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Morgan is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lopez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lopez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ceasar Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there.
Morgan is pressing down on Lopez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lopez is holding on for now.
Lopez is controlling Morgan's trapped leg to prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Lopez gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Ceasar Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez looking for subs off his back but Morgan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Morgan is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan is looking to stall here but Lopez recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan 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.
Lopez stands and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lopez swings around for an armbar but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lopez's guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Lopez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morgan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lopez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lopez tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Lopez is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Lopez is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lopez's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
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.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Lopez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopez, into his guard.
Ceasar Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez has an active guard here but Morgan has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceasar Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceasar Morgan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ceasar Morgan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stupka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Army March. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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31
287 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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32
250 lbs
25 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hantu Rockamole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockamole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stupka fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockamole's brow.
Stupka working aggressively here.
Rockamole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockamole taking a breather.
Stupka can't find room to land a body shot as Rockamole controls the action.
Stupka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rockamole.
Stupka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockamole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stupka after a bit of a struggle.
Rockamole working aggressively here.
Stupka is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockamole gets an underhook and turns Stupka into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockamole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockamole misses with the head strike.
Rockamole tries to score a body lock takedown but Stupka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stupka throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockamole.
Rockamole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stupka working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockamole misses with the head strike.
Rockamole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but Stupka defending well.
Rockamole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stupka's head.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but Stupka defending well.
We've been hearing that Rockamole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockamole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka is looking for a sweep. Rockamole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockamole is looking for submissions but instead, Stupka has regained full guard.
Rockamole throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockamole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rockamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stupka scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice jab there from Stupka.
Stupka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rockamole lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.
Stupka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockamole.
Stupka throws a lazy right hand but Rockamole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockamole defending well as Stupka loads up on a big left hand.
Stupka throws a right hand that misses
and Rockamole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stupka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stupka keeping moving, preventing Rockamole from controlling successfully.
Rockamole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockamole trying to control the position from guard on top but Stupka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole wants to pass the guard but Stupka is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockamole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stupka dives on top into guard.
Stupka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stupka trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockamole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Hantu Rockamole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockamole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stupka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockamole.
Rockamole ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
A jab from Rockamole misses.
Rockamole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stupka scores with a jab.
Rockamole misses with a low kick as Stupka jumps back.
Stupka misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Stupka.
Rockamole throws a nice looking combination but Stupka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stupka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stupka blocks a head kick by Rockamole.
Rockamole moves in looking to clinch but Stupka pushes him off.
Rockamole staying out of range there.
Rockamole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole cracks Stupka with an open hand slap.
Stupka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockamole in his tracks.
Stupka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockamoles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Rockamole. That snapped Stupka's head back.
Rocco Stupka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockamole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rockamole misses with a looping left.
Rockamole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockamole throws a body punch but Stupka moves out of range.
Rocco Stupka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockamole looks to score with a jab to the body but Stupka is just out of range.
Stupka slips under a jab.
Stupka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockamole momentarily.
Stupka misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockamole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockamole throwing strikes from guard but Stupka blocks nicely.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole looking to sit in guard and control but Stupka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rockamole looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockamole, not yet.
Stupka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rockamole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stupka has passed into side control.
Rockamole tries to bench press Stupka off him but Stupka keeps the position.
Hantu Rockamole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole is working hard here to advance position.
Rockamole is trying to work for a sweep but Stupka has mounted him!
Rockamole wants to control but Stupka is having none of it.
Rockamole tries to reverse the position but Stupka maintains control.
Stupka controlling his opponent.
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.
Rockamole is working to get back to half guard.
Rockamole wants to hold on but Stupka pushes him away.
Rockamole is looking to get to half guard.
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 Hantu Rockamole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
Stupka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockamole on the side of the head.
Rockamole lands a head shot.
Rockamole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rockamole throws a low kick, looking for Stupka's leg but Stupka calmly moves out of range.
Rockamole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stupka.
Stupka moves out of range as Rockamole strikes.
Rockamole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockamole defending well as Stupka loads up on a big left hand.
Rockamole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stupka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stupka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stupka swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockamole.
Rockamole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stupka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockamole misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole moves out of range of the strikes.
Stupka punishes Rockamole's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockamole scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockamole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockamole. Stupka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stupka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockamole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stupka somewhat.
Stupka lands a nice shot that snaps Rockamole's head back.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
Stupka jabs Rockamole right on the nose. Rockamole blinks but takes it well.
Rockamole catches Stupka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockamole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rockamole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Stupka.
It looks like Hantu Rockamole has been cut.
Stupka swings for the body but Rockamole moves out of range.
Rockamole connects with a jab.
Rockamole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stupka throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stupka misses with a straight left.
A combination from Stupka does no damage.
Rockamole walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stupka.
Rockamole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stupka finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockamole's head.
Rockamole throws a combination that misses
and Stupka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stupka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockamole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockamole wants to clinch up but Stupka keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupka connects with a right hand. Rockamole shakes it off.
Stupka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stupka wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockamole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stupka misses the shot to the body.
Stupka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockamole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stupka tries to bum rush Rockamole with a series of wild strikes but Rockamole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockamole misses the target.
Stupka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rocco Stupka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stupka throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stupka. That's going to slow Rockamole down.
Rockamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stupka throws a right hand that Rockamole ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockamole also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockamole, right into the meat.
Rocco Stupka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockamole throws a series of punches but Stupka avoids them all with ease.
Stupka throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockamole.
Nice jab there from Stupka.
Rockamole throws a low kick, looking for Stupka's leg but Stupka calmly moves out of range.
Stupka lands a jab to Rockamole's midsection.
Rockamole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockamole slips a straight right by Stupka.
Stupka lands a body shot.
Rockamole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stupka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stupka throws a hook but Rockamole blocks it.
Stupka throws a right hand that misses
and Rockamole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stupka won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockamole wants to control for a moment but Stupka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stupka manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Stupka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockamole 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hantu Rockamole!
Hantu Rockamole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folignus comes to the cage accompanied by Laces Out. O Conghaile has chosen The Deer's Cry by Angelina as his entrance music. Oisin O Conghaile has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Folignus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folignus misses with a low kick.
O Conghaile blocks a low kick nicely.
Folignus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from O Conghaile misses
and Folignus counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - O Conghaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Folignus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Folignus throws a solid leg kick but O Conghaile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Folignus.
O Conghaile checks a leg kick.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Conghaile lands the left hand.
Folignus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
O Conghaile is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
O Conghaile tries to improve position but can't.
O Conghaile gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Conghaile wants to get back to full guard.
Folignus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Conghaile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus passes to side control.
O Conghaile tries to improve position but can't.
Folignus trying to control the action but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.
O Conghaile tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Folignus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Folignus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Folignus is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Conghaile looking for a sweep but Folignus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but O Conghaile is holding on tight.
O Conghaile defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Folignus.
Folignus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Folignus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Conghaile is looking to escape.
Folignus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But O Conghaile has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from O Conghaile!
O Conghaile trying to control but Folignus is working from the bottom.
O Conghaile tries to stand but Folignus is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Folignus, up you get!
O Conghaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Folignus momentarily.
Folignus lunges at O Conghaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Conghaile's hand.
Nice shot by O Conghaile.
Folignus tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by O Conghaile as he connects with a hook.
A head kick by O Conghaile misses
and Folignus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. O Conghaile is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Folignus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Conghaile sprawls well. O Conghaile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Folignus gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Folignus or perhaps it was just good defense by O Conghaile, which made it look bad.
Folignus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! O Conghaile slams his shin into Folignus's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Conghaile misses with a hook
and Folignus counters with a shoot takedown. O Conghaile fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Elite MMA inform us that O Conghaile has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folignus wants to control from the top but O Conghaile keeps moving.
O Conghaile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Folignus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Folignus wants to control from the top but O Conghaile keeps moving.
O Conghaile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Conghaile takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Folignus throws a big shot that misses.
O Conghaile avoids the head kick by Folignus.
O Conghaile throws a hook but Folignus blocks it.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
Folignus lands a nice hook to O Conghaile's body. O Conghaile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Folignus lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Conghaile takes a step back to recover.
Folignus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Conghaile pinned against the cage. O Conghaile gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Folignus throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling O Conghaile to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by O Conghaile - that's a beauty! Folignus is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even O Conghaile can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oisin O Conghaile!
In his post fight interview, Oisin O Conghaile started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude comes to the cage accompanied by Gunslinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominic Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sacana gets caught napping as Rude dives in and scores a takedown. Sacana manages to retain guard.
Rude won't allow Sacana to sweep him here.
Rude gets to his feet. Sacana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sacana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rude to the ground. Sacana is now in Rude's guard.
Sacana pushes down on Rude's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sacana working the head and body with strikes.
Rude trying to hold on to Sacana's head to control him but Sacana postures up.
Sacana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rude defends it well.
Rude tries to get to full guard but Sacana has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rude reverses the position - he's now on top in Sacana's guard.
Sacana has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rude is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sacana.
Rude tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sacana is trying to get back to half guard.
Rude thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Sacana can't do much from the bottom here.
Sacana looking for a sweep but Rude has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rude tries to control but Sacana wriggling away.
Sacana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sacana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude not doing much here.
Rude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sacana keeps working.
Sacana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sacana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rude can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sacana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rude has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sacana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sacana actively working from the bottom here.
Rude controlling the pace.
Rude wants to pass to mount but Sacana is defending the position.
Rude is keen to just control but Sacana is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rude trying to control from Sacana's half guard. Sacana has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sacana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Rude dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rude throws a body shot but no joy.
Sacana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rude leaves Sacana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rude looks to land a left hand but Sacana moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sacana's head.
Rude cracks Sacana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rude shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sacana 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.
Sacana is still trying to improve position.
Sacana has his foot on Rude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rude works his way back into a safe position though.
Rude stopping the sweep attempt from Sacana.
Sacana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rude's guard.
Sacana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rude wants to sweep but no luck.
Rude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sacana can do to turn this around?
Rude is trying to control the position but Sacana postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana won't allow Rude to sweep him here.
Sacana pushes down on Rude's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sacana prevents Rude from improving his position.
Sacana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sacana wants to pass to mount but Rude is defending the position.
Rude is trying to get back to full guard.
Sacana is thwarting Rude's attempts to control the position.
Sacana prevents Rude from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sacana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rude trying to control the position.
Sacana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sacana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominic Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torrelio Sacana.
Rude slaps away a takedown attempt from Sacana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four 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.
Rude throws an off balance right hand
and Sacana counters with a shoot takedown. Rude fights it but they end up in guard.
Rude can't keep his opponent in guard - Sacana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sacana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Torrelio Sacana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sacana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sacana working the head and body with strikes.
Sacana slips a nice elbow through Rude's hands, connecting with Rude's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Torrelio Sacana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
A leg kick checked by Sacana.
Rude is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sacana's half guard.
Sacana has hold of Rude's hands but Rude slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sacana is trying to get back to full guard.
Rude wants to control but Sacana is keeping him busy.
Sacana wants to control but Rude is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude not doing much here.
Sacana is looking for a sweep. Rude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sacana trying to keep a closed guard but Rude is proving a slippery customer.
Rude looking to pass the guard.
Rude won't allow Sacana to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sacana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rude defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sacana looking for a sweep. Not yet Sacana, not yet.
Rude trying to control but Sacana is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sacana tries for a takedown but Rude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sacana shoots in looking for a takedown. Rude tries to sprawl out of it but Sacana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rude manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sacana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rude counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dominic Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torrelio Sacana.
Good exchange - Rude coming out on top.
Sacana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sacana!
Sacana regains half guard.
Rude is thwarting Sacana's attempts to control the position.
Rude passes to full mount!
Rude controlling his opponent.
Rude wants to control the pace but Sacana is squirming around nicely.
Sacana is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude cracks Sacana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sacana regains half guard.
Sacana gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sacana keeping moving, preventing Rude from controlling successfully.
Rude passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Rude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rude 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Rude!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dominic Rude waved his t-shirt featuring The Dark Side's logo in front of the cameras.
Torrelio Sacana spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame my loss on the current economic crisis'.
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