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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between james ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, james ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dow!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like John Dow has been cut.
Dow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ardonia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
ardonia wants to control but Dow postures up.
Dow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dow drives through and clinches with ardonia against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Dow has him pressed against the cage.
ardonia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dow looks gassed!
ardonia is trying to force a seperation but Dow has the dominant position.
ardonia tries to circle away but Dow has him pinned against the cage.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Dow is controlling him.
Dow is trying to drag ardonia to the mat but ardonia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
ardonia is trying to break free.
ardonia wants to break the clinch but can't.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Dow has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ardonia tries to break free but Dow pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on ardonia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dow is working for takedown but ardonia is calmly controlling the position for now.
james ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dow.
ardonia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ardonia tries to break the clinch but Dow is controlling the position.
Dow prevents ardonia from breaking the clinch.
ardonia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dow wants a takedown.
ardonia tries to break the clinch but Dow is controlling the position.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ardonia tries to break the clinch but Dow is controlling the position.
Dow prevents ardonia from breaking the clinch.
Dow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ardonia is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on ardonia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dow keeps control of ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch but Dow keeps him there for the moment.
Dow tries to score a body lock takedown but ardonia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dow keeps control of ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ardonia wants to break free but Dow has control.
A frustrated look appears on ardonia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ardonia is trying to force a seperation but Dow has the dominant position.
ardonia can't break the clinch.
ardonia can't break the clinch.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
ardonia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ardonia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dow prevents ardonia from breaking the clinch.
ardonia tries to break free but Dow pushes him back against the cage.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Dow has him pressed against the cage.
Dow misses with a knee strike.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
Dow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ardonia's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ardonia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dow has him pressed against the cage.
ardonia tries to break free but Dow pushes him back against the cage.
ardonia gets underhooks to prevent Dow's takedown attempt.
ardonia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dow has him pressed against the cage.
Dow trying to land knees to the body.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Dow is controlling him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dow has eaten all the pies!
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ardonia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dow has him pressed against the cage.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ardonia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
ardonia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ardonia can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on ardonia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dow goes for a takedown attempt but ardonia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ardonia lands a head kick. Dow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
ardonia lands with a hook. Dow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ardonia defends it nicely.
ardonia lands a right hook to the body.
james ardonia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ardonia's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ardonia duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
james ardonia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ardonia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ardonia.
ardonia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dow at a distance.
ardonia lands a nice shot that snaps Dow's head back.
ardonia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ardonia lands a head kick!
ardonia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ardonia wants it to stay on the feet.
Dow misses with a takedown attempt - ardonia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ardonia throws a head kick but Dow moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dow walks into a left hand.
ardonia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dow slips a jab and a cross from ardonia.
Dow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
james ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dow.
ardonia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dow.
Dow fails with a takedown attempt.
ardonia throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ardonia throws a sloppy head kick and Dow moves out of range easily.
ardonia leaves Dow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
james ardonia is winning the standup battle so far.
ardonia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dow.
ardonia throws a series of punches but Dow moves out of range.
A head kick misses from ardonia.
ardonia missing with a left hand there. Dow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ardonia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dow.
ardonia is looking to escape.
ardonia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dow on the ground.
Dow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ardonia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dow.
ardonia wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dow lands a nice short elbow.
Dow is keen to just control but ardonia is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ardonia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ardonia misses with a double jab.
Dow has managed to clinch.
Dow wants the takedown. ardonia is fighting it off but Dow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in ardonia's guard against the cage.
Dow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ardonia is keeping the position for now.
Dow trying to control the position from guard on top but ardonia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
james ardonia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ardonia is fending him off so far but Dow persists. Nope, ardonia circles away and we're back to standing.
ardonia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ardonia misses with a head kick.
ardonia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
ardonia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ardonia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
james ardonia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ardonia connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ardonia throws a head kick but Dow moves out of range.
Dow scores with a takedown into ardonia's guard.
Dow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ardonia's head.
Dow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dow blocks a head kick by ardonia.
Dow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches ardonia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dow throws a strike aimed at the side of ardonia's head but ardonia avoids it well.
ardonia wants to get back to his feet but Dow drags him back down.
Dow working the ground and pound.
Dow is looking to take a break and control but ardonia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dow working the ground and pound from side control.
ardonia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ardonia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dow.
Dow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ardonia throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to de liver by ardonia. Beautiful body shot.
ardonia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ardonia but ardonia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
james ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dow.
Dow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ardonia pinned against the cage. ardonia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Dow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A left and a right from ardonia both land. Nice combination.
ardonia throws a sloppy head kick and Dow moves out of range easily.
Dow shoots in and bounces ardonia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
ardonia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
ardonia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to james ardonia.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ardonia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... james ardonia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mirko raymore ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, mirko raymore ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from ardonia misses.
Shanks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shanks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ardonia trying to control but Shanks postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ardonia is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Shanks.
ardonia trying to hold on to Shanks's head to control him but Shanks postures up.
Shanks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shanks decides to return to a standing position.
mirko raymore ardonia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanks dodges the punch combination from ardonia.
Shanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shanks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shanks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt ardonia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shanks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks stands up and beckons ardonia to his feet.
ardonia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ardonia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shanks controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shanks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shanks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shanks stands and throws ardonia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shanks looks up at the clock and then as ardonia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shanks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ardonia has escaped the position, nice work there.
ardonia being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Shanks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shanks stands up.
Shanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Shanks 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.
ardonia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ardonia is trying to maintain the position but Shanks is very close to passing his half guard.
ardonia pushes Shanks off but Shanks dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shanks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused ardonia some visible discomfort.
Shanks stands up.
Shanks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. ardonia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shanks gets to his feet - ardonia follows without any prompting.
Shanks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Shanks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ardonia throws a nice looking combination but Shanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shanks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shanks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ardonia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shanks manages to break the clinch.
Shanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shanks controlling from mount.
Shanks with shots to the head and body - ardonia looks very uncomfortable down there.
ardonia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ardonia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shanks on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Shanks.
ardonia wants to hold on but Shanks pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee warns ardonia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shanks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ardonia is in a horrible position here. Shanks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
ardonia tries to control the position but Shanks now has his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ardonia showing good submission defense here.
Shanks sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! ardonia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Shanks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dorian Walker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Dong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Dong crashes against the mat.
Walker tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
Walker defending against the ground and pound.
Walker wants to control but Dong postures up.
Dong advances to full mount.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
Walker just holding on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dong is not going to allow Walker to sit and survive in this position.
Dong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Walker trying to control the hands but Dong breaks the grip.
Dong is throwing shots to the body but Walker manages to wriggle free. Dong pounces on him again and ends up in Walker's guard.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dong wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dong gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dong is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walker scores a takedown into full mount!
Walker looking to finish Dong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dong!
Walker with shots to the head and body - Dong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.
Dong is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong is in a horrible position here. Walker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker with the ground and pound from mount.
Walker with shots to the head and body - Dong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dong is working to get back to half guard.
Dong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Walker lands a big elbow.
Walker controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Walker tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
Dong taking shots to the head.
Walker controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dong?
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker lands with some strikes.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker with a couple of short strikes.
Walker with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walker landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dong?
Walker unloading with bombs!
Walker lands with some strikes.
Walker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Walker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Walker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker with good strikes from the mount here!
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dong hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Walker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker misses with a takedown
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dong wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Walker uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Walker trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dong won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Dong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker pulls Dong in close to his closed guard and prevents Dong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walker kicks Dong off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dong is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker landing strikes from the mount.
Walker landing shots from mount.
Walker with a couple of short strikes.
Walker is landing with some decent strikes but Dong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.
Walker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dong working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walker lands a big shot there that rocks Dong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walker unloading with bombs!
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walker with a couple of short strikes.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Walker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
Walker lands a big shot there that rocks Dong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker lands a big elbow.
Dong can't escape the position.
Orlando Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorian Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker working Dong over with strikes here.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Walker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Bernhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Bernhardt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Bernhardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws a head kick but Bernhardt moves out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick but Bernhardt moves out of range.
Bernhardt avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson lands a big head kick that sends Bernhardt tumbling to the mat! Nelson takes a step backwards and waves Bernhardt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bernhardt is rocked!
It looks like Corey Bernhardt has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nelson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bernhardt is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hoy Nelson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Li Fong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Li Fong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Li Fong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Wesley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like William Wesley has been cut.
Fong closes the distance and pushes Wesley back into the cage.
Fong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wesley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fong prevents it.
Fong lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wesley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fong leaning against his opponent.
Fong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wesley pulls guard successfully.
Wesley trying to keep a closed guard but Fong is proving a slippery customer.
Wesley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fong is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley tries to control but Fong wriggling away.
Wesley stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wesley fails to land the takedown.
Fong cracks the inside of Wesley's front leg.
Fong lands with a good body shot.
Wesley looks gassed!
Wesley tries to land a leg kick but Fong saw it coming and moves away.
Fong throws a head kick but Wesley moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fong lands a big head kick that sends Wesley tumbling to the mat! Fong takes a step backwards and waves Wesley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wesley is rocked!
Fong closes the distance looking for a takedown. Wesley stuffs it but Fong still has hold of him. Fong picks Wesley up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Fong slams Wesley to the floor and that's really hurt Wesley - he doesn't know where he is! Fong throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Fong!
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