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VCL Champions: 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Nuts! 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, Johnny Vegas! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nuts dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Nuts wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance. Vegas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vegas. Nuts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nuts appears to be looking for a big counter. Vegas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nuts thuds a left hand into Vegas's body. Horrible takedown attempt by Nuts or perhaps it was just good defense by Vegas, which made it look bad. Vegas moves forwards but Nuts connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nuts fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nuts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away. Nuts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vegas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. 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! Nuts feints a jab promting Vegas to slip. Nuts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vegas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vegas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nuts counters with a left and a right that stings Vegas. Nuts throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it. Vegas misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but Nuts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuts connects with a looping right hand.
Nuts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nuts fails in his attempt to clinch. Vegas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nuts takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses. A combination from Nuts does no damage. A bone on bone clash there as Vegas blocks the leg kick.
Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but Nuts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nuts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nuts fails in his attempt to clinch. Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Nuts is out of range. Nuts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nuts fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nuts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vegas as he avoids it easily. Vegas moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vegas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nuts regains guard immediately. Nuts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vegas controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vegas prevents Nuts from getting back to his feet. Vegas connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vegas looking to pass the guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Nuts is looking to stand up but Vegas isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nuts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas throws a wild body kick that Nuts sees coming a mile off. Nuts half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four 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. Nuts shoots in but no luck this time. Nuts throws a body shot but no joy. Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss. Nuts shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense. Vegas swats away the attempt to clinch by Nuts. Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vegas has Nuts pressed against the cage, preventing Nuts from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut. Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Nuts is looking to wear down Vegas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Nuts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nuts misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nuts lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuts misses with a wild body shot. Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuts circles away quickly and effectively. Mike Nuts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vegas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Nuts. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vegas drives through and clinches with Nuts against the cage.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vegas.
Vegas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuts forces Vegas back against the cage and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vegas working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vegas is trying to pull guard but Nuts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vegas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick. Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vegas throws a head kick but Nuts moves out of range.
It looked like Nuts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vegas. Nuts gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch. Vegas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nuts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vegas obliges. Nuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegas swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nuts tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance. Nuts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegas swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vegas misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas. Nuts catches Vegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nuts, right into the meat.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Nuts looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nuts avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Nuts is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy. Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Nuts throws a big counter combination but Vegas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Vegas gets in close and instigates a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Vegas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Vegas. Nuts being controlled against the cage. Nuts managing to block the knees to the body from Vegas.
Vegas tries for a takedown but Nuts manages to get underhooks.
Mike Nuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Vegas. Vegas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nuts uses from the top position. Nuts stopping the sweep attempt from Vegas. Vegas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vegas is on top in guard.
Vegas is stalling in the full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Nuts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Nuts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuts moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vegas throws a quick inside leg kick. Nuts wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance. Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away. Nuts fails in his attempt to clinch. Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nuts swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Vegas counter with a right hand. Vegas is looking to chop away at Nuts's legs. Nuts scores with a hook to the body. Vegas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nuts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nuts lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vegas checks a leg kick. A right-left combo lands from Nuts. Nuts is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuts. Vegas misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vegas avoids the body shot from Nuts.
Nuts fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Vegas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vegas scrambles back to his feet. Vegas connects with a body shot. Vegas scores with a shot to the body.
Nuts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vegas!
Nuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Vegas misses with the combination.
Nuts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vegas feints the counter takedown. Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuts backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nuts misses with a takedown attempt - Vegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vegas throws a series of punches but Nuts moves out of range. Nuts is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nuts scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Vegas misses with the combination.
Nuts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegas throws a right hand that Nuts ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuts also avoids with ease. Nuts appears to be looking for a big counter. Nuts connects with a body shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nuts throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range. No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuts fails with the takedown. Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nuts doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Vegas. Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts fails in his attempt to clinch. Nuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vegas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuts.
Vegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nuts breaks from the clinch.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Vegas misses. Nuts dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nuts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Vegas throws a combination. Nuts tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nuts swinging wildly here.
Mike Nuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! Nuts looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range. Nuts swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Vegas cracks the inside of Nuts's front leg. Nuts misses with a low kick. A punch combination from Vegas misses. A quick step to the side and Nuts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Vegas pushes Nuts up against the cage in a clinch. Nuts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vegas has Nuts pressed against the cage, preventing Nuts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vegas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas! Johnny Vegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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189 cm
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212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Wilson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Jonhson! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jonhson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wilson swings for the body but Jonhson moves out of range.
Jonhson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wilson scores with a takedown into Jonhson's guard. Jonhson wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment. Wilson throws a big elbow that misses. Jonhson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jonhson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jonhson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson throws a big right hand that misses. Jonhson wants to sweep but no luck. Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Jonhson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jonhson manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Jonhson's guard. Wilson works over Jonhson with some ground and pound from guard. Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jonhson's head. Jonhson looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson postures up.
Wilson with a nice head shot there. Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body. Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Jonhson. Wilson trying to control but Jonhson is working from the bottom. Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jonhson trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jonhson's head. Wilson working some strikes from top position. Jonhson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jonhson looks winded! Jonhson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wilson is working Jonhson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jonhson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilson distracts Jonhson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jonhson keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Wilson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jonhson throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range. Wilson goes for a double leg but Jonhson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jonhson continues to drive forward. Jonhson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jonhson checks a leg kick nicely. Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Jonhson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jonhson to the mat. Jonhson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Jonhson pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Jonhson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jonhson tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Matt Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've been hearing that Wilson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Jonhson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Jonhson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson is in close to Jonhson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Jonhson's brow. Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wilson chips away with some ground and pound. Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jonhson's head. Wilson chips away with some ground and pound. Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jonhson is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea. Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jonhson has his hands on Wilson's head, controlling the position. Wilson distracts Jonhson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jonhson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson gets to his feet. Jonhson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Jonhson's guard. Wilson is stalling in the full guard. Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jonhson wants to sweep but no luck. Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jonhson's head. Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson working some strikes from top position. Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wilson is in close to Jonhson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jonhson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Wilson dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jonhson's guard. Jonhson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jonhson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilson back to the cage. Jonhson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Jonhson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jonhson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside. Lamar Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jonhson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Jonhson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jonhson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wilson is in close to Jonhson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jonhson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonhson can do to turn this around? Jonhson has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle. Wilson working some strikes from top position. Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jonhson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jonhson keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jonhson's head. Jonhson being controlled here, momentarily. Wilson works over Jonhson with some ground and pound from guard. Wilson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson lands with a punch from half guard. Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jonhson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson. Jonhson has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jonhson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four 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. Jonhson wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Jonhson's hands, connecting with Jonhson's forehead. Wilson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jonhson wants to get back to his feet. Jonhson wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lamar Jonhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matt Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jonhson tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Wilson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Farinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos has chosen im the best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Frank Farinola has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Farinola! 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, Robert Santos! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farinola closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Farinola pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Farinola rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Farinola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow. Farinola prevents the takedown attempt.
Farinola gets a trip takedown into half guard. Santos pushes Farinola off but Farinola dives into side control.
Farinola trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. A lull in the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farinola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Farinola lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farinola is chipping away with strikes.
Farinola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Santos manages to get back to half guard. Farinola works his way into side control. Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Farinola. Santos is letting Farinola control him for a moment. Farinola stands up. A punch combination from Farinola misses. Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farinola's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Farinola manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Farinola pulls Santos in to control the position. Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Farinola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground. Farinola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him. Farinola keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. Farinola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos advances to half guard. Farinola controlling the position for now. Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farinola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farinola wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farinola sees it coming and defends easily. We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. It looks like Santos is going to stand back up.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Farinola is working away. Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farinola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Farinola wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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. Farinola looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Farinola is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Farinola throws a series of strikes that have Santos backpedaling.
A leg kick checked by Santos. Farinola misses with a double jab.
Farinola feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Farinola then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Farinola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos. And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Farinola pushes his down on his head and steps out. Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farinola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Farinola dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Farinola. Farinola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Farinola lands a couple of elbows. Farinola stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Farinola working the ground and pound. Farinola trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frank Farinola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Santos is being controlled here. An elbow from Farinola crashes against the mat.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Farinola wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. Farinola working the ground and pound. Farinola working the ground and pound from side control. Farinola landing strikes.
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. Santos is looking for a sweep. Farinola is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Farinola is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Farinola scoring with punches and elbows. Farinola cracks Santos with a big elbow.
Santos is rocked! Santos sneaks back into half guard. Farinola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Farinola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farinola lands a big elbow. Santos is still in real trouble! Can Farinola finish him? Santos is breathing heavily. Farinola scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santos?
Farinola lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farinola landing shots from mount. A big strike lands for Farinola! That's really hurt Santos and he's turned his back - Farinola keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Farinola jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Farinola! Frank Farinola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Robert Santos had this to say: 'i loose but i plant a venum to your body, your dead in days'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DropKick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevaughn Aldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldridge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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223 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DropKick Murphy! 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, Kevaughn Aldridge! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aldridge has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Aldridge is controlling the position. Aldridge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
Aldridge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Aldridge.
Aldridge lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
It looks like DropKick Murphy has been cut. Aldridge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aldridge takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Aldridge.
Aldridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Aldridge.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aldridge effectively controlling the action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy. Aldridge misses with a knee to the head. Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Aldridge lands a knee to the body.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldridge lands a nice knee to the body. Aldridge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Murphy blocks a body shot from Aldridge. Aldridge scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body. Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aldridge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Aldridge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Aldridge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aldridge leaning his opponent against the cage. Aldridge lands a damaging elbow. Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Aldridge tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Aldridge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy misses with some punches.
Aldridge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Aldridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aldridge takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Aldridge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Aldridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now. Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Murphy taking a breather. Aldridge scores a nice knee to the body.
Aldridge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Aldridge crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage. Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Aldridge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage. Aldridge looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage. Aldridge landing knees to the head.
Aldridge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevaughn Aldridge dominated that round. The cut man is working on DropKick Murphy's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aldridge tries to clinch up and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body. Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldridge on the side of the head. Aldridge darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage. Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Aldridge can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Knees to the body from Aldridge.
Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body. Aldridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it. Aldridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now. Aldridge trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldridge lands an elbow inside. Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldridge slowing the pace effectively. Knees in the clinch landing for Aldridge.
Aldridge crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage. Aldridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldridge. Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy tries to break free but Aldridge pushes him back against the cage. Murphy prevents a body shot from Aldridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aldridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Aldridge.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldridge backwards. Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Aldridge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Aldridge.
Aldridge misses with an elbow strike.
Aldridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Aldridge controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Aldridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aldridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body. Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aldridge in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Aldridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it. Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Aldridge trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldridge has Murphy pushed against the cage. Aldridge scores with a knee to the head.
Aldridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murphy stalling in the clinch but Aldridge improves position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Aldridge working Murphy over with knees to the body. Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Aldridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aldridge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy avoiding damage as Aldridge throws knees to the body.
Aldridge tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Aldridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldridge tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Aldridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevaughn Aldridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on DropKick Murphy's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aldridge throws a leg kick and Aldridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Aldridge throws a head kick that misses. Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aldridge throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily. A head kick by Aldridge misses and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. Aldridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Aldridge closes the distance looking to clinch and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body. Aldridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target. Aldridge gets in close and instigates a clinch. Aldridge tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Aldridge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy avoiding damage as Aldridge throws knees to the body.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldridge backwards.
Aldridge is rocked! Murphy cracks Aldridge with a nice body shot. Aldridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him? Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aldridge with a big uppercut! Aldridge tries to clinch up but Murphy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aldridge to the mat! Aldridge covers up and Murphy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DropKick Murphy! DropKick Murphy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruger Vance (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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199 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Jones Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vance connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A low kick from Jones Jr is predictable there enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab. A big right from Jones Jr misses. Vance throws a combination that misses and Jones Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Vance fights it but they end up in guard. Jones Jr pushing down on Vance's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jones Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Vance is defending well.
Jones Jr tries to pass to full mount but Vance defends it. Vance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jones Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Vance is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones Jr moves nicely into side control. Jones Jr taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Vance tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jones Jr trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom. Jones Jr tries for a kimura but Vance is defending well. Jones Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jones Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Jones Jr tries for a kimura but Vance is defending well. Jones Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vance! Jones Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vance has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jones Jr fails to move to back control. Jones Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vance manages to avoid the submission attempt. Jones Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vance stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vance scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones Jr in his tracks. Jones Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Vance counters with a straight right hand. Vance's corner calls for a 1-2. Vance obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones Jr tries for a takedown but Vance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jones Jr misses with a body shot
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vance with a jab. Jones Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr fails with a takedown attempt. Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones Jr tries to pass to full mount but Vance defends it. Jones Jr controlling the action here. Jones Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vance sees it coming and defends easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vance is looking to control Jones Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vance avoid being mounted? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kruger Vance dominated that round. That's time! Jones Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones Jr misses with a left hand and Vance connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jones Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Vance counter with a right hand. Jones Jr misses with a body shot
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut. Jones Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Jones Jr is rocked! Vance connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jones Jr out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kruger Vance! After the fight, Kruger Vance was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Paglietta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Enzo Ferrari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Ferrari! 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, Paul Paglietta! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferrari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paglietta quickly recovers to half guard. Paglietta trying to control here.
Paglietta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrari pulls his head out easily. Paglietta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paglietta looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paglietta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ferrari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paglietta is pulling down on Ferrari's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferrari, at least for the moment. Paglietta has his foot on Ferrari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferrari works his way back into a safe position though. Paglietta has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferrari should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paglietta has tightened it up now! Ferrari should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Paglietta!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta comes into the arena with Saw Theme blaring out of the sound system. 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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152 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipe Acosta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Griffin! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Acosta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Acosta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Acosta misses with a head shot. Griffin uses the momentum to regain guard. Acosta postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it. Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Acosta throwing strikes but missing. Acosta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Acosta wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acosta is controlling him. Acosta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin is looking to stand up but Acosta isn't so interested in that idea. Acosta throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Griffin wanted to stand there but Acosta had control of the position. Griffin preventing the sweep. 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. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Griffin wants to stand but Acosta is controlling his posture from full guard. Acosta tries to land a sweep but no joy. Acosta wants to control but Griffin passes easily into half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Griffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acosta did well to prevent Griffin getting side control. Acosta is looking to get back to is feet but Griffin passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Griffin wants to stand but Acosta has his arm trapped. Acosta tries to improve position but can't. Griffin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Acosta looking for a sweep but Griffin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Griffin is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Acosta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Acosta tries to get out of the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Griffin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Acosta to take his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Acosta is looking to clinch. Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Acosta tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Acosta trying to control the hands but Griffin won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin controls the action. Griffin is hanging on to Acosta's back as he tries to escape.
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. What's going on here? Griffin has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Griffin feints and as Acosta raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Acosta wants to get back to his feet but Griffin passes into half guard.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Acosta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Griffin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Griffin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Acosta bucks up and tries to throw Griffin off but instead Griffin has got his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Acosta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Acosta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin. Filipe Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin. Griffin gets caught napping as Acosta dives in and scores a takedown. Griffin manages to retain guard. Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land. Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acosta has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Griffin is trying to keep an underhook but Acosta manages to get the takedown into half guard. Griffin is looking to escape. Acosta with the ground and pound but Griffin uses the opportunity to regain guard. Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Acosta won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Acosta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Acosta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Acosta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffin's head. Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Acosta with a flurry of punches that miss. Acosta stops Griffin from standing up. Acosta throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acosta's guard. Nice move by Griffin! Acosta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Acosta is proving hard to escape from. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Griffin being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Acosta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griffin did well to prevent Acosta getting side control. Acosta misses with a head shot. Griffin uses the momentum to regain guard. Acosta throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acosta's guard. Nice move by Griffin! Acosta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Acosta won't let him.
That's four 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. Acosta is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up. Griffin wants to get up but he can't break Acosta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Acosta looking to control but Griffin passes into half guard.
Acosta controlling the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Griffin wants to stand up but Acosta is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Filipe Acosta showed his dominance in that final round. Well Acosta 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipe Acosta!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atanase Teodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teodor comes to the cage accompanied by Oy to Ne Vecher. 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 lightweight 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, Atanase Teodor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Clarke! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clarke looks to land a right hand but Teodor moved out of range. Teodor cracks the inside of Clarke's front leg. Teodor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Teodor lands a jab to the nose. Clarke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Clarke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teodor can pounce on him.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Teodor avoids them all with ease. Teodor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Teodor. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarke! But no joy. Teodor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Teodor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teodor wants to land a leg kick but Clarke is out of range. Clarke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Clarke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Teodor lands a big head kick that sends Clarke tumbling to the mat! Teodor takes a step backwards and waves Clarke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Clarke is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Teodor lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Clarke up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Teodor from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Clarke's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atanase Teodor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Jace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunna Mushu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Jace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Jace! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunna Mushu! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mushu goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A head kick by Mushu misses and Jace counters with a single leg into guard. Mushu didn't expect that. Jace showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mushu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jace controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jace throws a big elbow that misses. Mushu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mushu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mushu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mushu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mushu sprawls and moves away. Mushu throws a lazy head kick and Jace counters with a shoot takedown. Mushu fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Mushu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Mushu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jace avoids the head kick by Mushu.
Mushu throws a sloppy head kick and Jace counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Mushu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mushu is in trouble now - Jace has advanced to mount! Mushu looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jace unloading with bombs! Jace looking to ground and pound but Mushu is blocking nicely. Jace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jace misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jace throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mushu because Jace loaded up on that one. Jace dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Gunna Mushu has been cut. Jace throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mushu because Jace loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mushu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jace working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Jace there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jace looking to finish with strikes here!
Jace looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Mushu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jace.
Jace misses with a head shot. Jace looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Jace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jace lands a big elbow. Jace with good strikes from the mount here! Jace 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! Jace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jace lands a big elbow. Jace working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mushu looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jace! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Victor Jace!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Te O (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Osvaldo Gomez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Osvaldo Gomez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Gomez! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Te O! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Te O takes a kick to the side of the head. Te O has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez. Gomez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Osvaldo Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Te O gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Te O under the eye. Te O slips a straight right by Gomez. Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Te O shoots in. Gomez throws a head kick that misses. Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Te O. Nice body kick there by Gomez. Te O shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Te O gets slowly back to his feet. Osvaldo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Te O. Gomez connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomez connects with a solid leg kick. Osvaldo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Te O gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice jab there from Gomez.
Te O is rocked! Gomez with a nice cross. Te O is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him? Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt and Gomez counters with a nice right hand that sends Te O toppling to the canvas! Te O scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gomez finish him?! This has been an exciting period of action! Gomez fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Te O square on the jaw! Damn, Te O is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osvaldo Gomez! Osvaldo Gomez is the new lightweight champion! Osvaldo Gomez thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Timmy Te O stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rematch!!!'.
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