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DUEL#1 Rise Of The Champion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito's entrance music is Thieves - Ministry. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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219 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito misses with a hook to the body
and Rico finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garavito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rico moves out of range as Garavito strikes.
Garavito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Rico finds it's way through Garavito's defenses.
Rico needs to keep his hands up - Garavito had a free shot at his head there.
Garavito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garavito throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Rico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico shoots in and bounces Garavito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garavito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito managing to control the position.
Rico chips away with some ground and pound.
Garavito controlling the position.
Rico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rico postures up in Garavito's guard and throws a big left but Garavito blocks it.
Garavito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garavito keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
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.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Garavito blocks nicely.
Rico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garavito throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garavito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garavito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico slips a jab from Garavito.
Rico tries to counter with a clinch but Garavito shakes him off and moves away.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico has a takedown stuffed.
Rico looks for a takedown but Garavito sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico staying out of range there.
Rico counters with a body kick.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rico manages to avoid it.
Rico blocks a jab.
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Rico moved out of range.
Garavito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luis Garavito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Garavito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rico blocks a leg kick.
Rico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garavito finds it's way round the side to connect with Rico's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rico.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rico to counter with a crisp jab.
Garavito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garavito.
Garavito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Garavito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garavito wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garavito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rico takes one on the button.
Garavito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a low kick, right behind Garavito 's knee.
Garavito loads up on a big right hand but Rico slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garavito. Rico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rico throws a counter combo.
Garavito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rico.
Rico shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Garavito connects with a single shot there.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
It seemed like Rico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garavito stuns Rico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rico blocks a jab.
Garavito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rico.
Rico replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garavito blocks it well.
Rico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garavito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rico somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito tests Rico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rico blocks a jab.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garavito takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Garavito jabs Rico right on the nose. Rico blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Garavito coming out on top.
Garavito throws a lazy uppercut
and Rico counters with an inside leg kick.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garavito.
Garavito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garavito looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Garavito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Rico fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garavito to the ground. Rico is now in Garavito's guard.
Rico tries to free his leg and advance position but Garavito is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico throwing strikes but missing.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garavito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garavito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico postures up in Garavito's guard and throws a big left but Garavito blocks it.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
Garavito pulls Rico in close to prevent any damage.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Garavito blocks nicely.
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.
A shot to the liver by Garavito. Beautiful body shot.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garavito.
Garavito swings widly with a right hand
and Rico counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rico.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rico.
It looks like Luis Garavito has been cut.
Garavito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rico.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rico works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico tries to free his leg and advance position but Garavito is retaining full guard.
Rico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rico throwing strikes but missing.
Rico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garavito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garavito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rico moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Nice sprawl there from Garavito as Rico shoots in.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garavito, right into the meat.
Garavito misses with a series of wild punches.
Garavito gets caught napping as Rico dives in and scores a takedown. Garavito manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rico is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rico being controlled here momentarily.
Garavito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garavito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garavito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing 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.
Garavito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rico holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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.
Garavito lands a shoulder strike.
Garavito presses Rico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rico slows down the pace here.
Garavito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garavito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garavito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garavito throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a solid body kick.
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito throws a hook but Rico avoids it easily.
Garavito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Luis Garavito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Rico as he checks the leg kick.
Rico flicks out a counter leg kick but Garavito steps away.
Garavito throws a right hand that misses
and Rico counters with a three punch combo that has Garavito backing up. Garavito nods at Rico to acknowledge the strikes.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Garavito throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico slips a jab from Garavito.
Rico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garavito looks to score with a jab to the body but Rico is just out of range.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garavito throws a shot from downtown. Rico moves away and avoids it.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico shoots and misses
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luis Garavito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
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!
Garavito throws the left hand but Rico avoids the punch easily.
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garavito lands with a right hand.
Rico tried to score with a low kick but Garavito checks it.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Garavito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garavito, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Garavito!
A very excited looking Luis Garavito rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaan Jalgratas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalgratas misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Jalgratas misses
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jalgratas has his hands on Sosa's head, controlling the position.
Sosa stopping the sweep attempt from Jalgratas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position but Sosa postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jalgratas seems keen to control Sosa's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jalgratas throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jalgratas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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.
Jalgratas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa moves out of range as Jalgratas throws a body kick.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jalgratas is quick to defend against it.
We've been informed that Jalgratas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jalgratas throws a sloppy head kick
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Jalgratas fights it but they end up in guard.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jalgratas managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalgratas, not yet.
Jalgratas keeps trying to improve his position.
Jalgratas trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jalgratas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sosa is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jalgratas thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it
and Sosa counters with a single leg into guard. Jalgratas didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas is striking off his back. Sosa thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jalgratas is trying to maintain the position but Sosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jalgratas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Jalgratas is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalgratas.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jalgratas thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa.
Jalgratas wants to improve his position but instead Sosa has moved into half guard.
Jalgratas tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas has a hand on Sosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sosa is staying active.
Jalgratas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jalgratas wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Jalgratas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Jalgratas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Sosa controlling from mount.
Sosa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jalgratas for as long as he can get away with.
Sosa wants to control the pace but Jalgratas is squirming around nicely.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jalgratas can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
Jalgratas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jalgratas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jalgratas has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jalgratas trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nir Sosa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jalgratas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sosa blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jalgratas sprawls and moves away.
Jalgratas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jalgratas is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas tries to land a body kick
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jalgratas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa moves into full mount! Jalgratas won't be happy about that!
Jalgratas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jalgratas wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Jalgratas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jalgratas is trying to control but can't.
Jalgratas wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has mounted him!
Jalgratas is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Jalgratas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jalgratas has given up his back here.
Jalgratas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Jalgratas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas trying to control the position but Sosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Jalgratas tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa is not going to allow Jalgratas to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jalgratas tries to escape but Sosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Jalgratas trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in.
Sosa is hanging on to Jalgratas's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jalgratas just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jaan Jalgratas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalgratas is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!
Nir Sosa made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer has chosen Centuries as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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210 lbs
25 - 20 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Archer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ee misses with a leg kick
and Archer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Archer.
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.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Ee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Archer controlling the action here.
Ee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ee tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer moves into full mount! Ee won't be happy about that!
Ee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Archer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ee is working to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Archer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ee is trying desperately to improve position.
Ee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ee is bucking up trying to escape but Archer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Archer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Archer breaks from Ee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Archer lands a couple of good shots and Ee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Archer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is punishing Ee with some ground and pound.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ee is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Archer scores with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ee with him. Ee is trying to defend but Archer has an arm under the chin now! Ee grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirks Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Iron Fist . 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirks Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vale, pushing him back against the cage.
Vale breaks the clinch.
Vale gets tackled into the cage by Lazarus. Lazarus maintains the clinch.
Vale misses with a punch to the body.
Vale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
Lazarus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vale is trying to force a seperation but Lazarus has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazarus is trying to stall.
Lazarus trying to control the position but instead, Vale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lazarus into the cage.
Lazarus is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vale has denied him.
Lazarus pushes Vale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazarus trying to stall but Vale improves his position.
Vale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lazarus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lazarus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vale is breathing heavily.
Vale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale pushes Lazarus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale has had enough of the clinch but Lazarus keeps him there for the moment.
Lazarus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lazarus taking a breather.
Vale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lazarus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lazarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lazarus pushes Vale up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale.
Vale working aggressively here.
Vale wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Lazarus.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Lazarus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus takes a shot to the head.
Lazarus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lazarus.
Lazarus keeps control of Vale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lazarus.
Vale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazarus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lazarus scores with a shot to the side of Vale's head.
Vale swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Vale fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus misses with a body punch.
Vale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vale avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Vale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vale breaks from the clinch.
Lazarus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vale's calf.
Lazarus swings widly with a right hand
and Vale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lazarus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vale thows a huge punch but Lazarus dodges it nicely.
Vale prevents Lazarus from improving his position.
Vale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazarus on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lazarus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lazarus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vale.
Lazarus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vale trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Vale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lazarus has his feet on Vale's thighs here. He's pushed Vale off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vale screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirks Lazarus!
Kirks Lazarus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Simon Vale stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Holy one will sure miss the USFC. GOD BLESS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden has chosen Sevendust - Enemy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
51 - 28 - 2, fighting out of New York, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McFadden!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFadden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McFadden throws a body kick that misses
and Spade counters with a stiff right hand.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFadden manages to avoid it.
Spade looks for the body kick but McFadden saw that one coming.
McFadden 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.
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spade.
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden throws a head kick that Spade semi-blocks.
McFadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spade is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Spade.
McFadden drives through and clinches with Spade against the cage.
Spade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFadden has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Spade drives through and clinches with McFadden against the cage.
McFadden manages to break the clinch.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
McFadden scores with a spinning back kick!
Spade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFadden momentarily.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
McFadden closes the distance and clinches.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.
Spade is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFadden after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from McFadden - that landed with a thud.
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFadden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFadden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from McFadden.
A body shot lands from McFadden.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFadden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden is working Spade over against the cage.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFadden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Spade in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
McFadden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spade.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
A short body shot lands from McFadden as the two fighters clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McFadden pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
David McFadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McFadden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFadden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spade tries for a takedown but McFadden manages to get underhooks.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden moves into range and clinches up with Spade.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Spade's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden cracks Spade with a nice body shot.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFadden clinches with his opponent.
Spade is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David McFadden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFadden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McFadden clinches.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a right hand.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade misses with a punch to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFadden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade misses with a body punch.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to circle away but McFadden has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from McFadden - that landed with a thud.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden digs a right hand underneath Spade's ribcage. Spade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spade takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from McFadden.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden is leaning against Spade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McFadden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McFadden moves in looking to clinch but Spade pushes him off.
McFadden with a jab.
Spade tries to move into range but McFadden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McFadden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McFadden misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Spade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from McFadden.
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFadden after a bit of a struggle.
Spade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spade, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade is working for takedown but McFadden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
Spade is looking to counter punch.
McFadden misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
McFadden clinches up with Spade and pushes him back against the cage.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden prevents Spade from breaking the clinch.
Spade blocks a body shot from McFadden.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade tries for a takedown but McFadden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David McFadden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spade wants to get back to striking at distance but McFadden won't allow it.
Spade is looking for a takedown.
Spade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spade wants a takedown but no success here.
McFadden presses Spade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Spade's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFadden works on Spade's body with a couple of short punches.
Spade can't get the takedown.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Spade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden digs a right hand underneath Spade's ribcage. Spade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.
McFadden manages to break the clinch.
McFadden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spade.
Spade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McFadden.
McFadden moves into range and clinches up with Spade.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade breaks the clinch.
McFadden pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade misses with a body punch.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
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!
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Donk. McFadden catches Spade right on the button with a cross.
Spade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spade keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McFadden has time to react.
Spade swings for the body but McFadden moves out of range.
McFadden tries to counter with a clinch but Spade shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McFadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFadden 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McFadden!
Our winner, David McFadden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Randall (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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30
179 lbs
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28
177 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Randall!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Randall.
Randall shoots for a takedown but Dick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dick tries to counter with a takedown but Randall is quick to defend against it.
Dick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randall defends well and Dick ends up having to push Randall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randall misses with a head kick.
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Randall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dick shoots for a takedown but Randall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown. Randall tries to sprawl out of it but Dick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall tries to clinch but Dick is having none of it.
Dick dives in and scores a takedown into Randall's guard.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Randall keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick postures up.
Our spies down at at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) inform us that Randall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Randall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dick's guard.
Randall prevents Dick from getting back to his feet.
Dick is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randall fails to pull guard.
Randall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Randall jumps guard and drags Dick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dick is in close to Randall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dick lands a couple of elbows.
Dick with a nice head shot there.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randall is rocked!
Dick landing with the ground and pound.
Randall is still in real trouble! Can Dick finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dick arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Randall's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annakin Drako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron comes to the cage accompanied by Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. Annakin Drako has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Annakin Drako!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drako steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xezeron.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xezeron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xezeron stalks Drako and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drako's face. Drako staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Annakin Drako has been cut.
Xezeron cracks Drako with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Xezeron lands a head kick!
Xezeron misses with a double jab.
Drako feints the counter takedown.
Drako misses the shot to the body.
Xezeron is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drako shoots in but Xezeron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xezeron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drako.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drako shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron shows good takedown defense.
Maximillian Xezeron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annakin Drako.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Drako is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron misses with the combination.
Drako dodges the punch combination from Xezeron.
Xezeron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drako fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Drako persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xezeron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xezeron is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drako looks for a takedown but Xezeron sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drako misses with a takedown
and Xezeron counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Xezeron as the two fighters clinch.
Drako looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xezeron has Drako pushed against the cage.
Xezeron stops a takedown attempt from Drako.
Xezeron stalling.
Drako is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xezeron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Xezeron.
Drako drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xezeron pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drako.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xezeron, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron lands a head kick that stumbles Drako and the fighters go to the mat.
Drako is rocked!
Xezeron stands up over Drako, holding on to his feet. Xezeron throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Drako is out cold! Xezeron lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron is the new heavyweight champion!
Maximillian Xezeron took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Machiavelli Boutique for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Normandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Amir's choice of entrance music: I May Fall by Jeff and Casey Lee Williams feat. Lamar Hall. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
138 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Normandy!
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, Omar Amir!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Normandy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Normandy sizes up Amir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amir is defended easily by Normandy.
Amir needs to keep his hands up - Normandy had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Normandy.
Amir is rocked!
James Normandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Normandy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amir is still on wobbly legs! Can Normandy finish him?
Amir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir shoots in looking for a takedown but Normandy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amir leaves his chin hanging out and Normandy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Amir crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Normandy!
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