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BKC NY 27 - Vandelay vs Jay PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toribio Ezcurra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Myung Seok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezcurra's entrance music is I'm Not Afraid. A fine choice. Toribio Ezcurra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jung Myung Seok's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toribio Ezcurra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jung Myung Seok!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ezcurra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Myung Seok!
Ezcurra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Myung Seok has given up his back here.
Myung Seok trying to control the hands but Ezcurra breaks the grip.
Ezcurra is trying to stick to Myung Seok's back but Myung Seok is turning into Ezcurra. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ezcurra's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Myung Seok.
Ezcurra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Myung Seok is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ezcurra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung Seok trying to control the action but Ezcurra is working from the bottom.
Ezcurra is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Myung Seok is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ezcurra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Myung Seok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ezcurra is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ezcurra working to try and regain half guard.
Myung Seok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ezcurra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myung Seok is trying to control here but Ezcurra has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myung Seok stalling away here and it's allowed Ezcurra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ezcurra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myung Seok is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung Seok looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ezcurra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jung Myung Seok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myung Seok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Myung Seok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ezcurra slips a jab and a cross from Myung Seok.
Jung Myung Seok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myung Seok misses with an uppercut. Ezcurra saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Myung Seok.
Myung Seok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ezcurra shoots for a double leg takedown but Myung Seok sprawls well. He's pushed Ezcurra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Myung Seok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ezcurra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Myung Seok did well to prevent Ezcurra getting side control.
Myung Seok trying to get back to full guard but Ezcurra takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezcurra content just to control the position here.
Ezcurra with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toribio Ezcurra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myung Seok moves out of range of the strikes.
Myung Seok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ezcurra misses with a combination
and Myung Seok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Myung Seok. No joy for Ezcurra on that attempt.
Myung Seok misses with an uppercut.
Myung Seok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ezcurra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myung Seok misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myung Seok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myung Seok is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung Seok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Myung Seok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ezcurra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Myung Seok as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toribio Ezcurra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ezcurra misses with a takedown attempt - Myung Seok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ezcurra takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung Seok misses with a hook.
Ezcurra lands an overhand right.
It looks like Jung Myung Seok has been cut.
Ezcurra looks for a takedown but Myung Seok sprawls well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ezcurra here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Myung Seok moves out of range as Ezcurra strikes.
Ezcurra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myung Seok defends it nicely.
Myung Seok throws the left hand but Ezcurra avoids the punch easily.
Myung Seok has Ezcurra up against the cage in a clinch.
Myung Seok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Myung Seok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Myung Seok.
Ezcurra misses with a punch to the body.
Myung Seok scores with a knee to the head.
Myung Seok trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myung Seok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ezcurra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Myung Seok.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung Seok using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Myung Seok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ezcurra.
Myung Seok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ezcurra avoids it.
Myung Seok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ezcurra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ezcurra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Myung Seok lands a nice elbow.
Myung Seok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Myung Seok being controlled against the cage.
Ezcurra manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ezcurra is on top in guard.
Ezcurra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung Seok wants to sweep here but Ezcurra controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ezcurra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Myung Seok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jung Myung Seok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Myung Seok leaves Ezcurra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ezcurra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Myung Seok is trying to defend but Ezcurra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Myung Seok is trying to control but can't.
Ezcurra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Myung Seok is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ezcurra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ezcurra wants to pass the guard but Myung Seok is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Myung Seok is trying to maintain the position but Ezcurra is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung Seok is looking for a sweep. Ezcurra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myung Seok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ezcurra throws out the jab.
Myung Seok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myung Seok wants it to stay on the feet.
Ezcurra slips under a jab.
Ezcurra gets a takedown into half guard.
Myung Seok has a hand on Ezcurra's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ezcurra takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myung Seok tries to hold on but Ezcurra pushes him away.
Ezcurra controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toribio Ezcurra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ezcurra 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toribio Ezcurra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Castilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BOOM! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Castilano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, John Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Holliday.
Castilano misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Holliday moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holliday buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castilano misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holliday as he avoids it easily.
Castilano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castilano.
Castilano is breathing heavily.
Holliday is looking for a sweep.
Castilano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holliday keeps working.
Holliday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holliday prevents Castilano from improving position.
Castilano prevents Holliday from escaping the position.
Holliday is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castilano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holliday pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castilano is out of range and Holliday settles back down.
Holliday gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holliday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Castilano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
Castilano trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castilano wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
Castilano is working hard here to advance position.
Castilano postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Castilano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holliday's guard.
Castilano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castilano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castilano with the ground and pound but Holliday uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Castilano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holliday is trying to control Castilano's posture but Castilano avoids it.
Castilano is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Holliday is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano swings around for an armbar but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castilano's guard.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Castilano keeps moving.
Holliday tries to free his leg and advance position but Castilano is retaining full guard.
Castilano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castilano looking for a guillotine here but Holliday defends easily.
Holliday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castilano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holliday has managed to get both his arms back between Castilano's legs - danger averted.
Castilano keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Holliday would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castilano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holliday stacks Castilano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holliday!
Castilano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castilano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holliday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Holliday stands up and beckons Castilano to his feet.
Castilano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holliday misses with a few strikes there.
Holliday takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castilano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castilano.
Castilano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holliday to the mat! Holliday manages to get full guard.
Castilano passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Holliday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Castilano misses.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Castilano is just out of range.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Castilano.
Castilano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castilano looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday throws a front kick aimed at Castilano's knee but Castilano avoids it well.
Castilano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Castilano is trying to control. Holliday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holliday is looking to improve his position.
Castilano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holliday!
Holliday is squirming around, avoiding Castilano's attempts to control the action.
Castilano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holliday is now in Castilano's guard. A big mistake from Castilano there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday trying to stand up but can't free himself from Castilano's guard.
Holliday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castilano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castilano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holliday is one step ahead there.
Castilano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A cross from Castilano lands.
Castilano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castilano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Castilano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to improve his position but Castilano is controlling well.
Holliday trying to control but Castilano postures up.
Castilano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castilano uses his free foot to push down on Holliday's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holliday.
Holliday is desperately trying to improve his position but Castilano has a good base and remains in mount.
Castilano working for a guillotine from mount but Holliday is in no mood to give up.
Holliday wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holliday is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holliday and Castilano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Castilano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holliday sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castilano seems to be looking for submissions.
Holliday won't allow Castilano to pass to mount.
Castilano thows a huge punch but Holliday dodges it nicely.
Holliday gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano drops back looking for a leg! Holliday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holliday manages to kick Castilano off! Castilano jumps back into Holliday's guard.
Holliday manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Castilano is trying desperately to improve position.
Holliday trying to control but Castilano is having none of it.
Holliday is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Castilano is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Castilano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Castilano shoots in and drives through. Holliday sprawls well.
Castilano tries to clinch but Holliday is having none of it.
Castilano throws a front kick aimed at Holliday's knee but Holliday avoids it well.
Castilano scores with a nice right hand.
Holliday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castilano throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
John Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castilano checks a leg kick.
Castilano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Castilano throws a leg kick
and Holliday counters with a series of strikes. Castilano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holliday throws a low kick but Castilano avoids it.
Holliday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holliday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holliday throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Horrible takedown by Castilano or perhaps it was just good defense by Holliday which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castilano fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holliday. That's going to slow Castilano down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holliday, right into the meat.
Holliday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday throws a leg kick which misses Castilano's front leg but catches the back leg as Castilano tries to avoid it.
John Holliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holliday throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castilano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holliday can pounce on him.
Holliday lands with a slapping head kick.
Castilano blocks a head kick by Holliday.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Castilano.
Holliday throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castilano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castilano showed some decent athleticism there.
Castilano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Castilano fails to move to back control.
Castilano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Holliday is on top in guard.
Holliday trying to control but Castilano is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano looking for a guillotine here but Holliday defends easily.
Castilano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holliday is looking to stand up but Castilano won't let him.
Castilano wants to sweep but no luck.
Holliday stands and throws Castilano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castilano is looking to regain half guard here but Holliday keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Holliday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castilano keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holliday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holliday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castilano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castilano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Castilano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castilano misses the shot to the body.
Castilano throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castilano's sensitive parts.
Castilano doesn't manage to clinch there - Holliday circles away.
Holliday slips under a jab from Castilano.
Holliday lands a head kick!
Castilano throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
Castilano connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano moves out of range of the body kick from Holliday.
Castilano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Castilano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Castilano slips a nice elbow through Holliday's hands, connecting with Holliday's forehead.
Castilano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holliday is looking to escape.
Holliday gets back to full guard.
Castilano thows a big elbow that misses.
Castilano drops back looking for a leg! Holliday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holliday manages to kick Castilano off! Castilano jumps back into Holliday's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castilano stopping the sweep attempt from Holliday.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holliday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Holliday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antara Messersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Belafonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belafonte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antara Messersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Belafonte!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Messersmith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Messersmith.
Belafonte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Messersmith tries to clinch up
and Belafonte counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Belafonte.
Belafonte looking to slow down the pace here.
Belafonte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Messersmith is defending well for now.
Messersmith looking to throw knees to the head but Belafonte is blocking nicely.
Messersmith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Messersmith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belafonte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belafonte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Messersmith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Messersmith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belafonte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Messersmith misses with a knee strike.
Messersmith misses with a knee to the head.
Messersmith misses with a knee strike.
Belafonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messersmith's defenses.
It looks like Antara Messersmith has been cut.
Messersmith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Messersmith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Messersmith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Messersmith tries a knee to the head but Belafonte blocks it.
Messersmith is breathing heavily.
Messersmith tries to land a knee to the head but Belafonte blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Belafonte.
Belafonte lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messersmith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Messersmith lands an elbow that stopped Belafonte in his tracks for a moment.
Belafonte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Messersmith blocks an elbow strike from Belafonte.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Belafonte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Messersmith takes an elbow to the temple.
Antara Messersmith's cut is getting worse.
Belafonte tries to land a knee to the head but Messersmith blocks with his arms.
Belafonte wants to stall.
Messersmith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belafonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messersmith's defenses.
Belafonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messersmith's defenses.
Belafonte lands an elbow inside.
Messersmith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belafonte content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Messersmith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belafonte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Messersmith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Messersmith blocks an elbow strike.
Belafonte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Messersmith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belafonte crunches a lovely knee into Messersmith's ribcage.
Belafonte effectively controlling the action here.
Belafonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Messersmith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte lands a knee to the body.
Belafonte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belafonte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Messersmith avoiding damage as Belafonte throws knees to the body.
Messersmith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belafonte blocks it with crossed arms.
Messersmith avoids a wild elbow strike from Belafonte.
Belafonte lands a damaging elbow.
Antara Messersmith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Belafonte leaning his opponent against the cage.
Belafonte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Belafonte looking to throw knees to the head but Messersmith is blocking nicely.
Belafonte lands an elbow that stopped Messersmith in his tracks for a moment.
Messersmith tries a knee to the head but Belafonte blocks it.
Belafonte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Messersmith takes an elbow to the temple.
Belafonte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Belafonte avoids the elbow strike from Messersmith, against the cage.
Belafonte lands an elbow just above Messersmith 's eye.
Jeez, Antara Messersmith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Belafonte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messersmith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messersmith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Belafonte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messersmith's brow.
Messersmith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belafonte is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Belafonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Messersmith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belafonte's brow.
Belafonte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belafonte lands an elbow inside that Messersmith shrugs off.
Belafonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Messersmith blocks an elbow strike from Belafonte.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belafonte.
Messersmith looking to throw knees to the head but Belafonte is blocking nicely.
Messersmith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belafonte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belafonte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belafonte lands an elbow just above Messersmith 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antara Messersmith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Victor Belafonte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into the arena with Rambo blaring out of the sound system. Supermies has chosen Resgate - Rock da Vovó as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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23
203 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sly Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Supermies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Supermies controlling the action here.
Stone tries to kick Supermies off but Supermies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Supermies.
Supermies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Supermies seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stone pushes Supermies off looking to stand but Supermies dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Supermies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stone pushes Supermies off looking to stand but Supermies dives back in and keeps control.
Supermies trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stone keeps Supermies at a distance using the push kick.
Supermies is looking to clinch.
Supermies scores with a nice strike.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws a right hand that Supermies ducks under and follows up with a left that Supermies also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stone was covering up waiting for the punch and Supermies finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Supermies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Supermies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone is looking to stand up but Supermies isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Supermies stops Stone from standing up.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Supermies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Supermies works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Supermies is pushing down on Stone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stone is fighting to maintain full guard but Supermies has managed to sneak the leg through.
Supermies slows the pace down in half guard.
Stone tries to kick Supermies off but Supermies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone is looking to escape.
Supermies looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Supermies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Supermies's knee but Supermies avoids it well.
Supermies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Sly Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Supermies looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Supermies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Supermies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Supermies prevents Stone from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is trying to stand up here but Supermies is controlling him well.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Supermies in his half guard.
Supermies controlling the pace.
Supermies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Supermies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Supermies is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Supermies controlling the action here.
Supermies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Supermies has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Simo Supermies just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supermies moves out of range of the strikes.
Supermies lands a nice looking body shot.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Stone.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stone.
Supermies is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a hook to the body
and Supermies counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Supermies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws a push kick but Supermies slaps the foot to one side.
Stone throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Supermies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Supermies off to one side.
Sly Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Stone misses with a hook. Supermies ducked under it nicely.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Supermies.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stone throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Supermies.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supermies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Supermies if he has to take too many more of those.
Supermies slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supermies shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Sly Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Supermies blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Supermies scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Supermies.
Stone cracks Supermies with a good jab.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Supermies coming out on top.
Supermies slips a straight right by Stone.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone leaves Supermies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Supermies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone delivers a nice body kick.
Stone throws a head kick that Supermies semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Supermies blocks the leg kick.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stone taking shots to the head.
Stone's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Supermies in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Supermies lands a big elbow.
Stone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies content just to control the position here.
Supermies tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lytle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Light's Out. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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23
176 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a right and a left that Lytle avoids nicely.
Lytle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lytle.
A big right from Carter misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lytle shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Lytle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Lytle. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lytle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lytle on the side of the head.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Lytle walks into a left hand.
Lytle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter thuds his right hand into Lytle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Lytle shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
Lytle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Lytle shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter thuds his right hand into Lytle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lytle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lytle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lytle drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lytle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter works Lytle's body with a nice hook.
Lytle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter scores with a jab. Lytle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lytle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carter looks to land a combination. Lytle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carter works over Lytle's head and body with a nice combination.
John Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lytle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Carter.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lytle's calf.
Lytle fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lytle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Lytle seems unphased.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lytle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter cracks Lytle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carter lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Donk. Carter catches Lytle right on the button with a cross.
Carter scores with the left hand. Lytle knows he should have avoided that one.
Lytle throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter connects with a right hand. Lytle shakes it off.
Lytle needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Carter throws a series of punches but Lytle avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Carter.
Lytle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lytle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Carter cracks Lytle with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lytle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carter tests Lytle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps Lytle's head back.
Lytle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lytle's head backwards.
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Lytle's defenses.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lytle doesn't seem phased though.
Carter lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lytle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lytle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter stuns Lytle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lytle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter digs a good body shot into Lytle's ribs.
Lytle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carter tests Lytle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lytle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lytle momentarily.
Lytle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Carter both land. Nice combination.
Carter lands a head shot.
Carter is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lytle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carter lands a nice hook to Lytle's body. Lytle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter connects with a single shot there.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lytle is rocked!
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lytle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
Lytle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Carter coming out on top.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Carter thuds his right hand into Lytle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lytle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lytle tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carter dips to his left and cracks Lytle with an uppercut!
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Lytle. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lytle.
Carter jabs Lytle right on the nose. Lytle blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lytle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lytle's head.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lytle is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lytle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lytle on the side of the head.
Carter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lytle's head backwards.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lytle on the side of the head.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Lytle's front leg but catches the back leg as Lytle tries to avoid it.
Lytle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lytle at a distance.
Lytle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter tests Lytle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lytle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lytle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter with a nice cross.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to de liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Carter feints and then cracks Lytle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lytle down.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lytle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter cracks Lytle with an open hand slap.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Lytle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lytle shoots in but no luck this time.
Lytle seems to have got his legs back now.
Carter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Carter stuns Lytle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lytle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carter lands the left hand.
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lytle doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Lytle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter thuds his right hand into Lytle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter looks to land a combination. Lytle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christopher Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter thuds a left hand into Lytle's body.
Lytle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter lands a nice hook to Lytle's body. Lytle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lytle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lytle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lytle momentarily.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter scores with the left hand. Lytle knows he should have avoided that one.
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carter.
Carter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lytle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Lytle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lytle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Lytle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter sizes up Lytle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Carter finds it's target.
Lytle takes one on the button.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Lytle off the cage and back into rage.
Carter clobbers Lytle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carter lands a jab.
Lytle needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Lytle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Lytle shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lytle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Lytle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab from Carter.
Carter lands with a hook. Lytle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lytle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lytle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Lytle persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lytle ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
Lytle shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lytle is just out of range.
Lytle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter throws a hook but Lytle blocks it.
Carter scores with a jab. Lytle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Carter.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carter punishes Lytle's body with a nice straight punch.
Lytle slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter scoring well with a low kick there.
Carter throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lytle is defended easily by Carter.
Lytle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter.
Lytle fails with the takedown.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter throws a one two combo.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Carter.
Carter jabs Lytle right on the nose. Lytle blinks but takes it well.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lytle on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Lytle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter scores with a jab.
Carter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lytle in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries to move into range but Carter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carter scores with a leg kick.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Lytle backs away looking to recover.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lytle doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter sizes up Lytle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Carter.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lytle.
Carter tries to bum rush Lytle with a series of wild strikes but Lytle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carter scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Lytle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Carter lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Carter scores with a hook.
Carter stuns Lytle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter lands a head shot.
Christopher Lytle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lytle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab from Carter.
Lytle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lytle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carter finds it's way round the side to connect with Lytle's head.
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Lytle moved out of range.
Carter slips under a jab.
Lytle shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
John Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a jab to Lytle's midsection.
Carter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lytle's hands.
Carter lands a jab to Lytle's midsection.
Lytle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lytle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Lytle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter stalks Lytle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lytle's face. Lytle staggers backwards, shaken.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter scores with a hook.
Carter digs a good body shot into Lytle's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Lytle's head back.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lytle walks into a left hand.
Lytle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bowhime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowhime comes into a darkened arena with his song building. FFDP-Way Of The Fist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bowhime!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean misses with a takedown attempt - Bowhime sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowhime clinches.
Bean has had enough of the clinch but Bowhime keeps him there for the moment.
Bean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bowhime fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bowhime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowhime working away.
Bowhime sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bowhime scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bean to see if he's OK.
Bean dodges the ground and pound from Bowhime.
Bowhime working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bowhime misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bean is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowhime misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bowhime lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bean down.
Bean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bowhime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowhime fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bean can't do much from the bottom here.
Bowhime fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bowhime throws a strike aimed at the side of Bean's head but Bean avoids it well.
Bowhime working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowhime in side control, throwing shots but Bean defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Bowhime.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bowhime is trying to defend but Bean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bean is trying to control. Bowhime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bean thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowhime keeps working.
Bowhime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean working Bowhime over with strikes.
Bean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bowhime is refusing to be controlled, as Bean sits in half guard.
Bean working Bowhime over with strikes.
Bean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowhime defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean working the head and body with strikes.
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bean is trying to control. Bowhime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowhime looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bean connects with a nice short shot to Bowhime's temple.
Bean is nestled in close to Bowhime, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Bowhime will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowhime shoots and misses
and Bean counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bowhime's guard now.
Bean scoring with some ground and pound.
Bowhime keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Bowhime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowhime has wrist control.
Bean wants to control from the top but Bowhime keeps moving.
Bean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean is in close to Bowhime's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bean throws a strike but Bowhime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowhime won't allow Bean to get back to his feet.
Bowhime wants to pass the guard but Bean is keeping the position.
Bowhime is fighting to break Bean's control of his arms but Bean is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowhime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowhime keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bean manages to escape and get back to his feet.
John Bowhime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowhime misses with a takedown
and Bean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bowhime is breathing heavily.
Bean not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bean slips a nice elbow through Bowhime's hands, connecting with Bowhime's forehead.
Bean slips a nice elbow through Bowhime's hands, connecting with Bowhime's forehead.
Bean is looking to take a break and control but Bowhime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bean is looking to take a break and control but Bowhime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime looking for submissions off his back.
Bean is looking to stall here but Bowhime recovers full guard.
Bean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bowhime looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bean trying to control but Bowhime is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bowhime. Bowhime obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowhime tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowhime wants to clinch.
Bean feints and as Bowhime raises his hands in defense, Bean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bowhime's head.
Butter Bean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bean trying to control but Bowhime is working from the bottom.
Bean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bowhime's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Bean with that takedown attempt.
Bean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowhime as he avoids it easily.
Bean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowhime was covering up waiting for the punch and Bean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bowhime throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bean throwing strikes from guard but Bowhime blocks nicely.
Bean pushing down on Bowhime's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean is keen to just control but Bowhime is a slippery customer.
Bean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean thows a huge punch but Bowhime dodges it nicely.
Bean 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.
Bean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowhime with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bean controlling the pace.
Bowhime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bean trying to control from half guard but Bowhime is working away.
Bean working the head and body with strikes.
Bean thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bean throwing shots but Bowhime is blocking nicely.
Bean lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime wants to control but Bean is keeping busy.
Bowhime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean thows a huge punch but Bowhime dodges it nicely.
Bean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bean thows a huge punch but Bowhime dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean throwing shots but Bowhime is blocking nicely.
Bean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean throwing shots but Bowhime is blocking nicely.
Bean is trying to control. Bowhime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bowhime has hold of Bean's hands but Bean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowhime is not content to let Bean control the position.
Bean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bean 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butter Bean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Rainbow Trout is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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216 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Third Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rainbow Trout!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trout moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt - Trout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trout pushes Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Trout stalling.
Trout landing knees to the head.
Boy jumps guard but Trout stands there with Boy around his waist. Boy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Third Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trout walks away with a smile on his face. Boy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trout lands a big head kick that sends Boy tumbling to the mat! Trout takes a step backwards and waves Boy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boy is rocked!
Trout throws a quick head kick that knocks Boy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Trout is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rainbow Trout!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirkham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shephard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirkham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shephard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirkham missing with a left hand there. Shephard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shephard throws a jab when Kirkham was well out of range.
Kirkham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shephard.
Shephard takes one to the chin there.
Kirkham slips a jab from Shephard.
Shephard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirkham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shephard backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shephard.
Shephard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirkham working hard to break the clinch.
Shephard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shephard punishes Kirkham's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirkham looks for the body kick but Shephard saw that one coming.
Kirkham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Kirkham misses.
No joy there for Kirkham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard moves out of range of the body kick.
Kylian Kirkham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirkham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirkham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shephard.
Shephard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirkham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Shephard.
Kirkham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shephard shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirkham tries to sprawl out of it but Shephard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirkham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shephard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirkham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shephard.
Shephard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shephard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shephard scores with a hook.
Shephard has Kirkham up against the cage in a clinch.
Shephard fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard tries to pull guard but Kirkham won't allow it.
Shephard tries to pull guard but Kirkham won't allow it.
Kirkham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shephard has him pressed against the cage.
Shephard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shephard prevents Kirkham from breaking the clinch.
Shephard tries to pull guard but Kirkham won't allow it.
Kirkham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirkham wants to break free but Shephard has control.
Shephard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shephard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirkham. Kirkham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirkham is rocked!
Shephard throws a pinpoint strike between Kirkham's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kirkham crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Shephard scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Shephard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fresenius James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresenius James!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous misses with a jab, cross combination.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
James throws a body punch but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James swings for the body but Infamous moves out of range.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Infamous connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Infamous. Infamous gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Infamous or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Infamous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Infamous throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James misses with a looping right.
Infamous shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Infamous has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Infamous's head.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James looks to land a combination but Infamous avoids it well.
Nice body punch from James.
Fresenius James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Infamous needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Infamous has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Infamous. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A right-left combo lands from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Infamous misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Infamous had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Infamous needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James works Infamous's body with a nice hook.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous takes a jab right on the kisser.
Infamous is rocked!
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Infamous.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James scores with a nice strike.
Infamous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Infamous.
James with a hook.
Infamous has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Infamous's head.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James scores with a hook to the body. Infamous takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James lands a body shot.
James scores with a jab.
Infamous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James throws a shot to the body.
James scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James lands a body shot.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Infamous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Infamous needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Infamous looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James jabs Infamous right on the nose. Infamous blinks but takes it well.
Oh Infamous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Infamous gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Infamous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Infamous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Infamous seems to have got his legs back now.
James rushes Infamous with punches - Infamous moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Infamous goes down! James follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fresenius James!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabbie Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Why Can't We Be Friends. Gabbie Jay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Vandelay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabbie Jay!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandelay lands a left and a right that send Jay crashing to the mat, dazed. Vandelay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vandelay defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Vandelay drops Jay with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jay looks back up at him and smiles so Vandelay waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jay is rocked!
Vandelay is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jay flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jay is out cold! Vandelay holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay retains his middleweight title!
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