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BKC NY 26 - Thermo vs Pie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Lundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundell comes to the cage accompanied by Lundell. Emelianenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Led Zeppelin: Kashmir kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sergei Emelianenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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217 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulf Lundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lundell misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Lundell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Lundell pushes him back against the cage.
Lundell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelianenko as he connects with a hook.
Emelianenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lundell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Lundell moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lundell's head backwards.
Lundell moves out of range as Emelianenko throws a body kick.
Lundell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emelianenko works over Lundell's head and body with a nice combination.
Lundell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lundell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundell ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Lundell's head.
Lundell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Lundell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundell.
Emelianenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lundell counters with an inside leg kick.
Lundell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Lundell moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Lundell missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lundell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundell gets slowly back to his feet.
Lundell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko punishes Lundell's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Lundell.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Lundell knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko cracks Lundell with a good jab.
Lundell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lundell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Lundell takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundell's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Lundell avoids nicely.
Lundell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Lundell.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko avoids a kick to the body.
Lundell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Lundell checks it.
Lundell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Lundell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lundell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Lundell slips to the side
and Lundell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lundell.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lundell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lundell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Lundell in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Lundell is having none of it.
Lundell is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lundell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lundell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lundell. Lundell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lundell staying out of range there.
Lundell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lundell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lundell defends it easily.
Lundell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emelianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lundell has Emelianenko in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lundell 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.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Lundell looking to control.
Emelianenko tries to stand but Lundell is controlling from the bottom.
Lundell trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Lundell's head back.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
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.
Lundell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lundell wants to pass to mount but Emelianenko is defending the position.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Lundell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lundell tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Lundell is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lundell stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Lundell.
Sergei Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with an overhand left.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Lundell has the dominant position.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Emelianenko prevents Lundell from breaking the clinch.
Lundell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lundell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundell.
Lundell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emelianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lundell has Emelianenko in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lundell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lundell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lundell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Emelianenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lundell but great work by Emelianenko.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Lundell dominated that second round.
That's time! Lundell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lundell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Lundell moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Emelianenko.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lundell doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Lundell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Emelianenko's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lundell is looking to advance position but Emelianenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lundell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lundell wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Lundell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Emelianenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lundell manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lundell uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Ulf Lundell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lundell slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
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.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lundell counters with a thumping low kick.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Lundell saw that one coming.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Lundell.
Emelianenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lundell counters with an inside leg kick.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Lundell.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Lundell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lundell.
Emelianenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lundell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lundell shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lundell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up but Lundell is controlling him
Lundell thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Lundell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
Lundell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lundell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lundell mounts Emelianenko! Really nice guard pass there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lundell.
Lundell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emelianenko is now in Lundell's guard. A big mistake from Lundell there, giving up the dominant position!
Lundell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Lundell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lundell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulf Lundell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hacky Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet home alabama kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hacky Sack!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sack as Todd shoots in.
Sack misses with a two punch combination.
Sack throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Sack throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decent striking displayed by Sack there.
It looks like Gary Todd has been cut.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Sack feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Todd sprawling to the canvas! Todd rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sack finish him?!
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!
Sack throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hacky Sack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sack throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd shoots for a double leg takedown but Sack sprawls well. He's pushed Todd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Sack misses.
Sack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sack tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Sack tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Sack drops Todd with a beautiful combination! Todd stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sack is looking for the KO!
Todd is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sack swinging wildly here.
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sack closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Todd out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hacky Sack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton's entrance music is I Want It All. A fine choice. 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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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Carano!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Clayton finds it's way through Carano's defenses.
Clayton dodges the punch combination from Carano.
Clayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clayton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Clayton duly obliges.
Carano throws a head kick but Clayton moves out of range.
Carano is looking to land body kicks.
Carano wants to clinch up but Clayton keeps it at a distance.
Carano misses with a looping right.
Carano misses with a combination
and Clayton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clayton fails to pull guard.
Carano lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ethan Clayton has been cut.
Carano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clayton pulls Carano into guard.
Clayton has his hands on Carano's head, controlling the position.
Carano trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clayton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Carano trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton keeping full guard, as Carano tries to pass.
Clayton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Carano from controlling successfully.
Clayton is pulling down on Carano's head to control his posture.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ethan Clayton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Carano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clayton counters with a three punch combo that has Carano backing up. Carano nods at Clayton to acknowledge the strikes.
Clayton misses with an uppercut. Carano saw that one coming.
Clayton clinches up with Carano and pushes him back against the cage.
Carano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clayton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carano walks away with a smile on his face. Clayton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clayton digs a good body shot into Carano's ribs.
Carano misses with a double jab
and Clayton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carano tries to clinch but Clayton moves away
and Clayton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carano closes the distance but Clayton moves to the side
and Clayton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carano thinking.
Clayton moves into the clinch successfully.
Carano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clayton blocks it with crossed arms.
Carano misses with an elbow strike.
Clayton pulls guard successfully.
Carano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clayton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton managing to control the position.
Clayton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carano!
Clayton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clayton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carano is controlling an arm, preventing Clayton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Carano is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Clayton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carano clinches but Clayton breaks the clinch
and Clayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Carano wants to control but Clayton postures up.
Carano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carano is trying to improve his position.
Clayton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Clayton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clayton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carano struggling a bit here.
Carano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clayton tries for a kimura but Carano is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clayton cracks Carano with a big right hand but Carano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carano is not content to let Clayton control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carano is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carano is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carano down.
Clayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carano, who protects the arm well.
Clayton taking a breather here.
Ethan Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clayton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Carano is trying to escape and Clayton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Carano is forced to tap! Nice work there by Clayton! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Clayton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Summers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Hernandez's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hernandez is thwarting Summers's attempts to control the position.
Summers is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez is thwarting Summers's attempts to control the position.
Summers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Summers is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Summers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Summers is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Summers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Summers eventually gives up the hold.
Summers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Summers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Summers stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Summers.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Summers wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Summers is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Summers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Summers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!
Summers looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Summers wants to control the pace but Hernandez is squirming around nicely.
Summers looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hernandez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hernandez is looking to get to half guard.
Summers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hernandez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hernandez!
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Summers is keeping the position.
Summers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Summers.
Summers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
Summers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Summers is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Summers wants to work for an arm triangle but Hernandez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Summers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Summers is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Summers slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Summers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthony Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers's corner calls for a 1-2. Summers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Summers scores with a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Summers wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Summers stops Hernandez from standing up.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Summers pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Summers is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez won't allow Summers to pass to mount.
Summers prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Summers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Summers is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez prevents Summers from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Summers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez pushes Summers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Summers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Summers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernandez has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Summers crashes against the mat.
Summers moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers punching from mount but Hernandez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Summers thowing shots but they're missing.
Summers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hernandez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Summers.
Summers wants to control the pace but Hernandez is squirming around nicely.
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.
Summers looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Hernandez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Summers.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Summers 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.
Summers prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.
Summers working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
Summers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Summers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Summers keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Summers but Summers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Summers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Summers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernandez is trying to defend but Summers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Summers trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Summers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Summers raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez frees his head quite easily.
Summers looking to finish with strikes here!
Summers controlling the position easily from mount.
Summers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hernandez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Summers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hernandez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scott Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Summers unloads with some shots from mount but Hernandez bucks and avoids them well.
Summers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
Summers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hernandez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hernandez shrugs it off.
Summers looking to control but Hernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up.
Poor strikes thrown by Summers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Scott Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Summers tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away.
Summers goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Hernandez turns into him and now he's in Summers's guard.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Summers gets back to full guard.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Summers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anthony Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Summers's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Summers 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Summers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trev Ringland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
165 lbs
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20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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, Rainbow Jackson!
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, Trev Ringland!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Ringland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Ringland persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Ringland's shoulder, as Ringland tries to avoid the shot.
Ringland has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ringland as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Ringland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Jackson catches Ringland right on the button with a cross.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ringland moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Ringland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ringland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Ringland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ringland moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ringland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rainbow Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trev Ringland.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Jackson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringland shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson throws a hook but Ringland blocks it.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ringland circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Ringland forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Ringland pulls guard.
Jackson won't allow Ringland to sweep him here.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ringland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ringland is keeping the position.
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.
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.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Ringland keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ringland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Ringland avoids nicely.
Ringland throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ringland staying out of range there.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ringland moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a jab when Ringland was well out of range.
Jackson tests Ringland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Ringland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson taking a breather.
Ringland looking for a takedown.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Ringland avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson wants to break free but Ringland has control.
Ringland tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ringland drops back down to his feet.
Ringland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ringland slips under a jab.
Jackson lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ringland avoids the punch easily.
Rainbow Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Ringland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ringland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Ringland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ringland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ringland with a series of wild strikes but Ringland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ringland is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Ringland avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Ringland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Ringland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ringland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Ringland throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Ringland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ringland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a hook but Ringland avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Jackson 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.
Ringland tries to clinch up.
Ringland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson leaves Ringland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Ringland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ringland is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rainbow Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trev Ringland.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ringland gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ringland is defending well for now.
Ringland fails to pull guard.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ringland is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Ringland.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Ringland.
Ringland is breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ringland has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ringland is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ringland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Ringland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ringland momentarily.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ringland.
Ringland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ringland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ringland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ringland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ringland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ringland with that takedown attempt.
Ringland shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ringland.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Ringland's shoulder, as Ringland tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson checks a low kick from Ringland.
Ringland fails to land the takedown.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ringland circles away quickly and effectively.
Ringland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ringland ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Ringland misses with a double jab
and Ringland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ringland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson cracks Ringland with an open hand slap.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson stuns Ringland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ringland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tests Ringland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a jab when Ringland was well out of range.
Ringland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ringland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Ringland slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ringland.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ringland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson throws a combination. Ringland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rainbow Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ringland ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hook but Ringland avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ringland on the side of the head.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ringland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ringland moves away and avoids it.
Jackson lands a jab.
Ringland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lands with a hook. Ringland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson throws a hook but Ringland avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Ringland staying out of range there.
Ringland moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Ringland slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ringland fails with the takedown.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rainbow Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ringland saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ringland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Rainbow Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trev Ringland.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ringland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringland fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Ringland with an uppercut!
Ringland slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ringland doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Ringland avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ringland has time to react.
Ringland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ringland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ringland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a hook but Ringland avoids it easily.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ringland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Ringland's ribcage but misses.
Ringland fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Ringland takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Ringland moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Ringland moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Ringland moves out of range.
Ringland fails to land the takedown.
Ringland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Ringland.
Ringland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ringland slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ringland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ringland misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Ringland's head back.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Ringland tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Ringland shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ringland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Ringland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Trev Ringland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rainbow Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Ringland looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rainbow Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Butch DeLoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyt Jurgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgensen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sgt Barry Sadler - Ballad of the Green Beret. Hoyt Jurgensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch DeLoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoyt Jurgensen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgensen misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jurgensen looks to throw the jab but DeLoria is out of range.
Jurgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeLoria manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen lands the left hand.
DeLoria slips a jab and a cross from Jurgensen.
DeLoria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jurgensen is trying to defend but DeLoria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jurgensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jurgensen wants to sweep but no luck.
DeLoria looking to pass the guard.
DeLoria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jurgensen trying to control the position.
DeLoria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLoria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeLoria wants to control from the top but Jurgensen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeLoria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jurgensen lands a jab-cross combination.
Jurgensen swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeLoria counters with a nice uppercut.
DeLoria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeLoria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jurgensen's head backwards.
DeLoria cracks Jurgensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoyt Jurgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLoria smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeLoria lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jurgensen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from DeLoria and Jurgensen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by DeLoria.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch DeLoria!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gop Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Trumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gop Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derek Trumble's chin.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gop Gracie!
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, Derek Trumble!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Trumble is rocked!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumble circles away.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumble which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gop Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trumble, pushing him back against the cage.
Trumble tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Trumble is trying to stall.
Gracie pulls Trumble into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumble postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie looking to control.
Trumble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumble would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trumble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trumble stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Trumble wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Trumble trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie clinches up with Trumble and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trumble wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie has Trumble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trumble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Trumble won't allow it.
Trumble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a right hand that Trumble ducks under and follows up with a left that Trumble also avoids with ease.
Gop Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Trumble keeps it at a distance.
Trumble lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trumble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trumble bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumble has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trumble's elbow.
Trumble jumps guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trumble keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trumble trying to control the position here.
Trumble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trumble wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trumble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Trumble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trumble just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trumble tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Trumble has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Trumble gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Trumble's posture.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Trumble controlling him for the moment.
Trumble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Trumble postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumble wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to stand up but Trumble is controlling him.
Trumble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trumble is aware though and is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Trumble counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trumble wants to clinch.
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.
Gracie clinches but Trumble breaks the clinch
and Trumble counters with a body kick.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trumble explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trumble throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Trumble moves into the clinch.
Trumble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trumble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Trumble is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Trumble is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Trumble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trumble misses with a takedown
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trumble looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumble, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Trumble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Trumble from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trumble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trumble.
Derek Trumble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Trumble counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Trumble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumble is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Trumble fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Trumble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumble fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gop Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trumble.
Trumble fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trumble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Trumble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Trumble counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Trumble counters by clinching up.
Trumble successfully pulls guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to stand but Trumble is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trumble looking to control.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trumble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie pushing down on Trumble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trumble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Trumble defending well.
Gracie is keen to just control but Trumble is a slippery customer.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Trumble's thigh. Trumble counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Trumble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Trumble gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Trumble. Trumble gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Trumble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Derek Trumble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trumble shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gop Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Trumble ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Trumble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trumble 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Trumble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Beware. Balboa has chosen Punch Drunk as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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221 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa lands the left hand.
Davis blocks a jab.
Davis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Michael Balboa has been cut.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Balboa with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Balboa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balboa throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis is rocked!
Balboa steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Davis is out on his feet! Balboa sets himself and nearly takes Davis's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Balboa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Pinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Osborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drowning Pool's Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Osborne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - We Right Here. Wayne Osborne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Pinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne Osborne!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osborne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinder lands a slapping body shot.
Osborne tries to clinch up but Pinder circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinder shoots in for a takedown but Osborne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Osborne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis Pinder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinder scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinder stalks Osborne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Osborne's face. Osborne staggers backwards, shaken.
Pinder lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinder scores with a decent looking hook.
Osborne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osborne.
Osborne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinder tries to avoid it but Osborne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinder to the ground. Pinder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinder scores with the left hand. Osborne knows he should have avoided that one.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osborne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinder scores with a nice head shot.
Osborne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Osborne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osborne walks into a stiff left hand from Pinder.
Pinder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osborne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinder.
Pinder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinder's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pinder duly obliges.
Osborne needs to keep his hands up - Pinder had a free shot at his head there.
Pinder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinder throws a series of punches but Osborne moves out of range.
Pinder scores with a shot to the body.
Pinder connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Pinder.
Osborne wants to clinch up but Pinder keeps it at a distance.
Pinder cracks Osborne with an open hand slap.
Pinder lands a nice shot that snaps Osborne's head back.
Osborne shoots and misses
and Pinder counters with a single leg into guard. Osborne didn't expect that.
Travis Pinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Osborne.
Osborne looks gassed!
Osborne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinder throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinder wants to control from the top but Osborne keeps moving.
Pinder advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osborne parries the strikes from Pinder easily there. Pinder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Osborne to escape.
Pinder scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osborne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinder trying to control the action but Osborne is working from the bottom.
Pinder working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pinder working the head and body with strikes.
Osborne pushes Pinder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Osborne is trying to escape the position but Pinder is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinder is looking to take a break and control but Osborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osborne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osborne pushes Pinder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pinder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Osborne's legs.
Osborne pushes Pinder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pinder working the ground and pound but Osborne is defending the strikes.
Osborne is not content to let Pinder control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osborne prevents Pinder from improving position.
Pinder working the head with strikes.
Pinder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pinder lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinder as he connects with a hook.
Osborne throws a leg kick but Pinder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pinder lands a jab.
Osborne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Osborne on the side of the head.
Osborne throws a sloppy head kick and Pinder moves out of range easily.
Osborne is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pinder is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Osborne.
Osborne darts in trying to clinch
and Pinder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Pinder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pinder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osborne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Osborne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osborne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osborne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Osborne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osborne walks into a left hand.
Pinder scores with a jab to the body.
Pinder throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne Osborne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Osborne wants to clinch up but Pinder keeps it at a distance.
Osborne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osborne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Osborne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pinder throws a good cross that connects.
Pinder scores with a takedown into Osborne's guard.
Pinder distracts Osborne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinder is looking to advance position but Osborne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Osborne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pinder working to try and regain half guard.
Pinder tries to hold on but Osborne pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osborne looking to finish with strikes here!
Pinder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Pinder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinder is bucking up trying to escape but Osborne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pinder is desperately trying to improve his position but Osborne has a good base and remains in mount.
Pinder slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pinder tries to roll over but Osborne keeps him under control.
Osborne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinder's head.
Nice strikes from Osborne there.
Osborne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osborne prevents Pinder from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Osborne there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osborne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinder is trying to get back to full guard.
Osborne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pinder is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osborne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pinder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osborne punching from mount but Pinder doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pinder is looking to improve his position but Osborne isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinder tries to reverse the position but Osborne maintains control.
Pinder tries to lock up and control but Osborne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osborne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Osborne unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osborne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Osborne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Osborne misses with a double jab.
Pinder is rocked!
Osborne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pinder.
Oh Pinder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osborne moves into the clinch.
Osborne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pinder manages to break the clinch.
Osborne blocks a jab.
Pinder misses the shot to the body.
Osborne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinder seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osborne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pinder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinder jabs at Osborne's body.
Osborne darts in trying to clinch
and Pinder counters by clinching up.
Pinder presses Osborne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osborne pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pinder working hard to break the clinch.
Pinder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinder tries to break the clinch but Osborne is controlling the position.
Pinder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osborne lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Travis Pinder has been cut.
Osborne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinder blocks it with crossed arms.
Osborne tries a knee to the head but Pinder blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinder has had enough of the clinch but Osborne keeps him there for the moment.
Pinder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osborne tries a knee to the head but Pinder blocks it.
Pinder breaks the clinch.
Pinder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osborne.
A lazy left from Pinder finds it's target.
Pinder lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Pinder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinder.
Pinder connects with a crisp jab.
Pinder works the jab nicely.
Pinder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Osborne tries to move into range but Pinder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osborne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinder.
Osborne looks to clinch
and Pinder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pinder.
Osborne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osborne misses with a head kick.
Pinder lands a head shot.
Pinder keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osborne takes one on the button.
Osborne walks into a left hand.
Osborne wants to clinch.
Pinder throws a series of strikes that have Osborne backpedaling.
Osborne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Pinder.
A shot to de liver by Pinder. Beautiful body shot.
Osborne moves in looking to clinch but Pinder pushes him off.
Pinder scores with a nice head shot.
Pinder lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Osborne ducks right into an uppercut from Pinder.
Osborne tries to clinch but Pinder moves out of range.
Pinder lands a two punch combo.
Pinder scores with a takedown into Osborne's guard.
Pinder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osborne has his hands on Pinder's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne keeping moving, preventing Pinder from controlling successfully.
Pinder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osborne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osborne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osborne keeping moving, preventing Pinder from controlling successfully.
Pinder throws and elbow that misses. Osborne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinder's guard. Nice move by Osborne!
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.
Osborne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice cross by Pinder.
A punch lands to the side of Osborne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinder lands a nice shot that snaps Osborne's head back.
Osborne wants to clinch but Pinder slips to the side
and Pinder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osborne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pinder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Pinder.
Osborne tries to clinch but Pinder moves away
and Pinder counters with a stiff right hand.
Osborne tries to clinch up but Pinder circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Osborne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinder thuds his right hand into Osborne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinder.
Pinder connects with a right hand. Osborne shakes it off.
Osborne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osborne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pinder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Pinder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinder 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Pinder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shepard Pie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Party Hard by Andrew W.K.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pie's choice of entrance music: Pie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tronic Thermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shepard Pie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermo throws out the jab.
Thermo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Pie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pie tries to clinch but Thermo moves out of range.
Pie misses with a jab to the body
and Thermo counters with a left and a right that stings Pie.
Pie moves out of range as Thermo strikes.
Pie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thermo circles away quickly and effectively.
Thermo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pie punishes Thermo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pie wants to clinch up but Thermo keeps it at a distance.
Pie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thermo counters with a crisp one two that drops Pie! Thermo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pie to his feet! Pie is in big trouble!
Pie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thermo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pie. Thermo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tronic Thermo!
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