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SCC 17: Who's Next??? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gesias Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Clones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gesias Carneiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Clones's chin.
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gesias Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Clones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clones's half guard.
Carneiro is thwarting Clones's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carneiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clones tries to roll over but Carneiro keeps him under control.
Clones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carneiro pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clones shoots and misses
and Carneiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carneiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carneiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carneiro is aware though and is defending well.
Carneiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro works over Clones with some ground and pound from guard.
Clones is looking for a triangle but Carneiro pushes his legs off easily.
Clones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carneiro has passed into half guard!
Clones looks gassed!
Carneiro uses his free foot to push down on Clones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clones.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Carneiro.
Clones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carneiro.
Clones tries to lock up and control but Carneiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro scoring with strikes but Clones is staying in there.
Carneiro with the ground and pound from mount.
Clones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carneiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carneiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Clones is having none of it.
Clones wants to hold on but Carneiro pushes him away.
Clones is looking to improve his position but Carneiro isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carneiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clones is staying active underneath Carneiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clones has a hand on Carneiro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Carneiro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Clones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carneiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Carneiro 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Carneiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clones working to try and regain half guard.
Clones stops Carneiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Clones is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gesias Carneiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clones tries for a takedown but Carneiro circles away easily
so Carneiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carneiro is stalling in the full guard.
Carneiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clones for as long as he can get away with.
Gesias Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carneiro advances position into side control!
Clones is trying to get back to half guard.
Carneiro just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gesias Carneiro just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Clones throws a head kick that misses.
Gesias Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clones misses with a takedown attempt
and Carneiro counters with a single leg into guard. Clones didn't expect that.
Clones is trying to control the position but Carneiro postures up.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clones is breathing heavily.
Clones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carneiro has managed to get both his arms back between Clones's legs - danger averted.
Clones being controlled here, momentarily.
Carneiro landing with the ground and pound.
Carneiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carneiro passes to side control.
Clones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro controlling the position from side mount.
Clones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Clones tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Carneiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Carneiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carneiro lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carneiro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Carneiro working the ground and pound.
Carneiro advances to mount.
Carneiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clones has worked his arm free - good work by Clones!
Clones tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Clones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gesias Carneiro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Clones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Clones.
Carneiro gets a takedown into half guard.
Carneiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clones is looking for a sweep. Carneiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clones wants to get back to his feet.
Carneiro trying to mount his opponent but Clones defends it.
Clones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carneiro pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones looking for submissions off his back.
Carneiro stalling.
Clones actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carneiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clones did well to prevent Carneiro getting side control.
Carneiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura but Clones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carneiro to get the leverage.
Clones is looking to control Carneiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clones avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clones keeps working.
Clones wants to get back to full guard but Carneiro has passed into side control.
The referee warns Clones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carneiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Clones is squirming around, avoiding Carneiro's attempts to control the action.
Clones wants to control but Carneiro is having none of it.
Clones is trying desperately to improve position.
Carneiro wants to control the pace but Clones is squirming around nicely.
Jon Clones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clones is looking to improve his position but Carneiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Carneiro landing strikes from the mount.
Carneiro landing strikes from the mount and Clones is in trouble!
Clones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carneiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Carneiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clones is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carneiro unloading with bombs!
Clones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gesias Carneiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carneiro controlling from the full mount.
Clones is trying desperately to improve position.
Carneiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clones is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gesias Carneiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carneiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gesias Carneiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolt Kannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolt Kannon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a series of punches but Kannon avoids them all with ease.
Kannon throws a head kick that Clark semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kannon. That's going to slow Clark down.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kannon.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Kannon connects with a solid leg kick.
Kannon lands with a nice body kick.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kannon. That's going to slow Clark down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kannon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kannon.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kannon. That one must have hurt.
Kannon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kannon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kannon. That's going to slow Clark down.
Kannon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kannon lands a big head kick that sends Clark tumbling to the mat! Kannon takes a step backwards and waves Clark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Clark is rocked!
It looks like Mark Clark has been cut.
Clark tries to bum rush Kannon with a series of wild strikes but Kannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kannon throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Clark is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kolt Kannon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bamber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Bamber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Bamber.
Bamber has a takedown stuffed.
McGrady shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGrady showed some decent athleticism there.
McGrady working the head and body with strikes.
Bamber trying to control here.
Bamber tries to get to full guard but McGrady has control of the leg.
Bamber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bamber tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bamber actively working from the bottom here.
McGrady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady lands with a punch from half guard.
Bamber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrady passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGrady landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGrady trying to control but Bamber is having none of it.
Bamber is looking to improve his position but McGrady isn't that keen on the idea.
McGrady landing shots from mount.
McGrady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGrady has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bamber's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady controlling from mount.
Bamber sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGrady is pressing down on Bamber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bamber is holding on for now.
McGrady working the head and body with strikes.
McGrady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bamber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bamber is looking to improve his position.
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. McGrady connects with a nice short shot to Bamber's temple.
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. McGrady connects with a nice short shot to Bamber's temple.
Bamber is trying to control but can't.
McGrady working Bamber over with strikes.
McGrady is nestled in close to Bamber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGrady slows the pace down in half guard.
Bamber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGrady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGrady's back!
Bamber is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGrady biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
McGrady preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamber.
McGrady holding on to Bamber's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Bamber doesn't have the hooks in and McGrady manages to turn into his guard.
Bamber throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGrady uses it to pass to side control.
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.
Bamber is trying to escape the position but McGrady is controlling the position.
McGrady lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bamber on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGrady working the ground and pound from side control.
McGrady landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGrady is putting a hurting on Bamber here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bamber is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGrady connects with a decent elbow.
McGrady landing a few strikes.
McGrady landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bamber on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bamber takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrady lands a few punches from side control.
Bamber is rocked!
Bamber tries to improve position but can't.
McGrady lands a nice forearm strike.
McGrady trying to control the position but Bamber is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob McGrady dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bamber wants to clinch.
Bamber tries for a takedown but McGrady circles away easily
and McGrady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGrady really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bamber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGrady scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from McGrady there.
Bamber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrady pulls his head out easily.
McGrady prevents Bamber from improving his position.
McGrady tries to pass to full mount but Bamber defends it.
Bamber looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from McGrady.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGrady lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from McGrady.
Bamber looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGrady lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady working Bamber over with strikes.
McGrady is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Bamber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. McGrady connects with a nice short shot to Bamber's temple.
McGrady working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady working Bamber over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady drops an elbow to the side of Bamber's head.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGrady working Bamber over with strikes.
Oh Bamber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGrady scores with a big shot! Bamber's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bamber! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob McGrady!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Reckless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reckless has chosen No Heroes by Converge as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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222 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Reckless !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reckless .
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Reckless .
Reckless lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Reckless shows good takedown defense.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reckless . Reckless obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reckless throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Reckless slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Reckless tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Reckless as he connects with a hook.
Diaz slips under a jab from Reckless .
Reckless lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reckless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reckless connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tyler Diaz has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reckless . That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Reckless with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reckless .
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reckless .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckless lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Reckless takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reckless lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Diaz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Reckless !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkaaja comes to the cage accompanied by I made it by Kevin Rudolf. Night has chosen Praise - Seven Dust as his entrance music. 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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169 lbs
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179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pena Pakkaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Night!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pakkaaja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pakkaaja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Night working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pakkaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pakkaaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Night trying to keep a closed guard but Pakkaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Pakkaaja wants to stand but Night is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pakkaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pakkaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Night gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Night trying to control but Pakkaaja is working from the bottom.
Night won't allow Pakkaaja to get back to his feet.
Pakkaaja 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.
Night trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Night trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Night drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pakkaaja dives on top into guard.
Night escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pakkaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pakkaaja wants to pass the guard but Night is keeping the position.
Pakkaaja gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night with a poor takedown
and Pakkaaja counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pakkaaja throws a low kick but Night avoids it.
Pakkaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Night counters with a shoot takedown. Pakkaaja fights it but they end up in guard.
Night trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pakkaaja keeping full guard, as Night tries to pass.
Pakkaaja can't keep his opponent in guard - Night advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pakkaaja pushes Night off looking to stand but Night dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Night is working for a submission of some sort.
Night stops Pakkaaja from getting back to his feet.
Night is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Night stops Pakkaaja from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Night dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pakkaaja throws a head kick that Night semi-blocks.
Pakkaaja looks to clinch
and Pakkaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pakkaaja clinches but Night breaks the clinch
and Night counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Night looking to pass the guard.
Night's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pakkaaja wants to get back to his feet but Night passes into half guard.
Pakkaaja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Night wants to pass to mount but Pakkaaja is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja is looking to escape.
Night is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Night controlling from the full mount.
Night mounts Pakkaaja! Really nice guard pass there!
Night goes for an armbar but Pakkaaja turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pakkaaja.
Night working for a triangle but Pakkaaja defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night pulls Pakkaaja in close to his closed guard and prevents Pakkaaja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pakkaaja lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Night looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Night works his way into side control.
Pakkaaja tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Pakkaaja has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pakkaaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Night.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Night tries to get the hooks in deep but Pakkaaja pushed the leg off.
Pakkaaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Night.
Night is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pakkaaja is trying to get back to his feet but Night has full control of the position and if anything, Pakkaaja has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Night showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pakkaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Night checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Night shoots and misses
and Pakkaaja counters with a takedown into side control.
Night is not content to let Pakkaaja control the position.
Pakkaaja decides to stand back up. Pakkaaja steps back and let's Night get back to his feet.
Pakkaaja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Night shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch up
so Night counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Night with a poor takedown
and Pakkaaja counters with a head kick. That will keep Night thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pena Pakkaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Night.
Pakkaaja throws a body punch but Night moves out of range.
Pakkaaja throws a head kick that misses.
Night shoots in for a takedown but Pakkaaja shows good takedown defense.
Night scores with a takedown into Pakkaaja's guard.
Pakkaaja kicks Night off and gets to his feet.
Night circles away from the clinch attempt
and Night counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pakkaaja!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja really wants to buck Night off and get back to his feet.
Night fails to advance to Pakkaaja's back.
Pakkaaja squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Night goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pakkaaja turns into him and now he's in Night's guard.
Night avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja won't allow Night to sweep him here.
Night is trying to keep Pakkaaja in close.
Night looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Night takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Night wants to sweep here but Pakkaaja controlling him for the moment.
Pena Pakkaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pakkaaja throwing strikes but missing.
That's four 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.
Night preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Night is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pakkaaja defends well.
Night not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pakkaaja throwing strikes from guard but Night blocks nicely.
Night throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pakkaaja uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Night.
I've got Night winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Night!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danneel Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medici comes into the arena with "Aerials" by System of a Down blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Medici!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danneel Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a hook but Medici avoids it easily.
Medici takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Medici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Medici moves away.
Medici throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Medici connects with a body shot.
Medici throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Medici dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Medici pushes him off.
Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Harris walks into a stiff left hand from Medici.
Harris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Medici lands with a nice body punch.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to de liver by Medici. Beautiful body shot.
Medici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Medici is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from Medici finds it's target.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Medici swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Medici fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Medici connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Harris to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Medici!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Medici!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasimir Fenring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darude - Sandstorm. Fenring comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Opeth - The Grand Conjuration kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hasimir Fenring will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hasimir Fenring!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ang blocks a jab.
Fenring throws a nice looking combination but Ang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ang has a takedown stuffed.
Fenring throws a combination. Ang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fenring with a nice cross.
Ang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fenring throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ang tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenring throws a wild body kick that Ang sees coming a mile off.
Fenring just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasimir Fenring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ang manages to avoid it.
Fenring looks to score with a jab to the body but Ang is just out of range.
Ang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fenring closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fenring is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenring scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fenring lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ang's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fenring.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenring. Ang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenring tries to land a leg kick but Ang saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Fenring lands but Ang takes it in his stride.
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!
Fenring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ang shoots in and drives through. Fenring sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fenring tries to avoid it but Ang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fenring to the ground. Fenring escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fenring pinned against the cage. Fenring gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fenring scores with a punch to the head.
Fenring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenring lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Fenring misses.
Fenring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fenring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left and a right from Fenring both land. Nice combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ang. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenring misses with a hook.
Fenring just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasimir Fenring dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fenring but Fenring pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fenring misses with a series of wild punches.
Fenring connects with the punch.
Ang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fenring tries to bum rush Ang with a series of wild strikes but Ang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fenring pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ang is out of range and Fenring settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenring throws a jab but it's blocked by Ang.
Fenring closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fenring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ang is rocked!
Fenring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenring missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hasimir Fenring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fenring but Fenring pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fenring moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenring missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang avoids a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Fenring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ang has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenring throws the kick towards the body but Ang avoids it.
Fenring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Fenring misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ang. Ang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fenring scores with a sloppy right hand. Ang should have avoided that one.
Fenring changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fenring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
George Ang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ang tries to clinch up but Fenring circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ang is defended easily by Fenring.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fenring.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fenring, right into the meat.
Fenring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ang.
Fenring thows a body shot but no joy.
Fenring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ang at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasimir Fenring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fenring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ang slips a jab from Fenring.
Fenring scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fenring misses with a head kick.
Fenring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ang.
Fenring misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenring.
Fenring has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck for Ang with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ang blocks a jab.
Fenring takes a swing at Ang's ribcage but misses.
Fenring leaves Ang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fenring.
Fenring fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fenring to score with a decent uppercut.
Fenring tries to land a leg kick but Ang saw it coming and moves away.
Fenring misses with a wild body shot.
Fenring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Fenring misses.
Ang tries for a takedown but Fenring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenring lands a front kick.
Ang staying out of range there.
Ang slips a jab and a cross from Fenring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fenring misses.
Fenring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fenring displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ang.
An inside leg kick from Fenring misses.
Fenring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fenring scores with a body shot.
Ang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fenring.
Fenring goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Ang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Fenring coming out on top.
Fenring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George Ang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenring misses with a two punch combination.
Ang seems to have got his legs back now.
Fenring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ang.
Ang throws a combination that misses
and Fenring counters with a good low kick that Ang was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hasimir Fenring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fenring 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasimir Fenring!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Tootoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Mitsuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Tootoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyo Mitsuharu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown but Tootoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Tootoo.
Tootoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitsuharu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tootoo swivels and escapes.
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tootoo is refusing to be controlled, as Mitsuharu sits in half guard.
Tootoo wants to get back to his feet.
Mitsuharu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsuharu works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsuharu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tootoo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tootoo shrugs it off.
Mitsuharu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitsuharu working for a guillotine from mount but Tootoo is in no mood to give up.
Tootoo can't escape the position.
Tootoo is breathing heavily.
Mitsuharu controlling his opponent.
Mitsuharu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tootoo is surviving well by controlling Mitsuharu's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Mitsuharu 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.
Mitsuharu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tootoo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tootoo!
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.
Mitsuharu can't keep his opponent in guard - Tootoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitsuharu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mitsuharu is trying to keep Tootoo in close.
Tootoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kyo Mitsuharu just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Tootoo misses.
A big left from Tootoo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Mitsuharu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mitsuharu shoots in for a double leg but Tootoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tootoo. Mitsuharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitsuharu.
Mitsuharu moves away from the strike by Tootoo.
Mitsuharu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mitsuharu content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tootoo is pressing down on Mitsuharu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitsuharu content to stall in guard here.
Tootoo keeping moving, preventing Mitsuharu from controlling successfully.
Tootoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitsuharu controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitsuharu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tootoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitsuharu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tootoo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kyo Mitsuharu just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitsuharu shoots for a double leg takedown but Tootoo sprawls well. He's pushed Mitsuharu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan Tootoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Mitsuharu.
Mitsuharu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tootoo swivels and escapes.
Mitsuharu defending well as Tootoo loads up on a big left hand.
Tootoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitsuharu. Mitsuharu gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Tootoo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu misses with a takedown attempt - Tootoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitsuharu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tootoo is trying to defend but Mitsuharu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mitsuharu stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu is trying to control the action in half guard but Tootoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mitsuharu is looking for a kimura but Tootoo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitsuharu to get the leverage.
Mitsuharu is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tootoo wants to control but Mitsuharu is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Mitsuharu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Tootoo.
Tootoo throws a body punch but Mitsuharu moves out of range.
Tootoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tootoo misses.
Jordan Tootoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitsuharu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Tootoo. No joy for Mitsuharu on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitsuharu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tootoo!
Mitsuharu is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mitsuharu extends the arm and Tootoo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyo Mitsuharu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Cabbanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nannie Doss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabbanas comes to the cage accompanied by For Those About To Rock, (We Salute You) - AC/DC. Nannie Doss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Cabbanas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nannie Doss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabbanas.
Cabbanas scores with a hook to the body. Doss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Cabbanas as he checks the leg kick.
Nannie Doss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Doss misses
and Cabbanas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doss!
Cabbanas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cabbanas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Doss to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doss shrugs it off.
Doss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cabbanas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cabbanas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Doss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabbanas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabbanas unloading with bombs!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabbanas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doss is on top in guard.
Doss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabbanas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbanas trying to control but Doss postures up.
Cabbanas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Doss is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabbanas wants to control but Doss is keeping busy.
Cabbanas tries to roll over but Doss keeps him under control.
Doss decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doss loads up on a big right hand but Cabbanas slips the punch.
Doss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabbanas counters with a left to the body.
Doss avoids the body shot from Cabbanas.
Doss misses with a hook.
A big right from Doss misses.
Cabbanas blocks a leg kick.
Cabbanas slips a straight right by Doss.
Doss misses with a body shot
and Cabbanas counters with a nice uppercut.
Doss swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cabbanas to counter with a crisp jab.
Doss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabbanas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Doss there.
Doss throws a shot from downtown. Cabbanas moves away and avoids it.
Doss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabbanas drops his hands momentarily and Doss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to de liver by Doss. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Cabbanas misses its intended target.
Cabbanas moves out of range of the strikes.
Doss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Cabbanas.
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabbanas.
Doss scores with a hook to the body. Cabbanas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doss misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doss slips a straight right by Cabbanas.
Doss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabbanas circles away quickly and effectively.
Doss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabbanas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doss connects with the punch.
Cabbanas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabbanas misses with a straight right.
Cabbanas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doss misses with a looping left.
Cabbanas slips a straight right by Doss.
Doss misses with a wild body shot.
Cabbanas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doss misses with a body shot.
Cabbanas slips under a jab.
Doss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doss scores with a three punch combo!
Cabbanas misses with a straight left.
Cabbanas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cabbanas slips a straight right by Doss.
Cabbanas jabs Doss right on the nose. Doss blinks but takes it well.
Doss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbanas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabbanas.
Nannie Doss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Doss misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Doss misses
and Cabbanas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabbanas defending well as Doss loads up on a big left hand.
Doss misses the shot to the body.
Cabbanas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doss slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabbanas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabbanas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doss at a distance.
Doss throws a big shot that misses.
Cabbanas throws a right and a left that Doss avoids nicely.
Cabbanas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doss throws out a loose jab but Cabbanas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabbanas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doss.
Doss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doss misses with a hook.
Cabbanas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cabbanas with the ground and pound but Doss regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Doss is trying to stand.
Cabbanas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doss won't allow Cabbanas to pass to mount.
Cabbanas stalling away here and it's allowed Doss to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabbanas.
Cabbanas thows a big elbow that misses.
Doss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doss throws a solid leg kick but Cabbanas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doss.
Doss missing with a left hand there. Cabbanas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabbanas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doss.
Doss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabbanas was well out of range. Poor timing from Doss.
Doss swings for the body but Cabbanas moves out of range.
Doss misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doss misses with a shot to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Doss throws a big shot that misses.
Cabbanas throws a nice looking combination but Doss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabbanas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doss.
Doss misses with a body punch
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabbanas checks a leg kick nicely.
Doss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabbanas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doss misses with a looping right.
Diego Cabbanas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doss looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabbanas is just out of range.
Doss misses the body punch
and Cabbanas counters with a straight right hand.
Doss missing with a left hand there. Cabbanas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doss misses with a body shot.
Cabbanas slips under a jab from Doss.
Doss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doss misses with a jab to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Doss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doss misses the jab.
Doss throws a sloppy body shot
and Doss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doss looks to land a left hand but Cabbanas moved out of range nicely.
Doss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabbanas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doss misses with a body shot
and Cabbanas counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego Cabbanas is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabbanas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabbanas.
Doss throws out a loose jab but Cabbanas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbanas slips under a jab.
Cabbanas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doss throws out the jab.
Doss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doss misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Doss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabbanas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doss loads up on a big right hand but Cabbanas slips the punch.
Cabbanas slips a straight right by Doss.
Doss misses with a looping left.
Doss misses with a jab to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabbanas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabbanas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doss thinking.
Doss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabbanas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Cabbanas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabbanas misses with the combination.
Doss misses with a hook. Cabbanas ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Cabbanas.
Doss misses with a hook to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabbanas.
Doss misses with a wild body shot.
Cabbanas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabbanas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doss looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabbanas is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doss lunges at Cabbanas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabbanas's hand.
Doss cracks a nice hook into Cabbanas's ribs.
Cabbanas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doss stuns Cabbanas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabbanas.
Doss misses with a shot to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabbanas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Doss to counter with a crisp jab.
Doss looks to land a right hand but Cabbanas moved out of range.
Doss slips a straight right by Cabbanas.
Doss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabbanas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doss misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabbanas.
Cabbanas scores with a nice head shot.
Doss cracks a nice hook into Cabbanas's ribs.
Doss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Doss misses.
Cabbanas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doss throws out the jab.
A big left from Doss misses.
Doss tries to score with a low kick but Cabbanas moves his leg out of the way.
Cabbanas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Doss misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doss. Cabbanas does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doss looks to land a combination but Cabbanas avoids it well.
Cabbanas cracks Doss with an open hand slap.
Doss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabbanas was well out of range. Poor timing from Doss.
Doss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabbanas.
Doss looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabbanas is just out of range.
Doss misses with a hook to the body
and Cabbanas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doss digs a good body shot into Cabbanas's ribs.
Doss lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabbanas off the cage and back into rage.
Cabbanas staying out of range there.
Doss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a left to the body.
Doss misses with a straight left.
Cabbanas slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbanas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabbanas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doss.
Cabbanas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabbanas takes a swing at Doss's ribcage but misses.
Doss looks to land a right hand but Cabbanas moved out of range.
Doss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doss punishes Cabbanas's body with a nice straight punch.
Cabbanas throws a looping overhand right but Doss ducks down to avoid it.
Doss digs a good hook to Cabbanas's body.
A lazy left from Doss finds it's target.
Cabbanas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabbanas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabbanas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabbanas misses with a head shot. Doss uses the momentum to regain guard.
Doss looking for a sweep. Not yet Doss, not yet.
Doss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doss is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Doss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabbanas is one step ahead there.
Cabbanas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas postures up in Doss's guard and throws a big left but Doss blocks it.
Cabbanas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabbanas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabbanas.
Doss swings for the body but Cabbanas moves out of range.
Doss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabbanas.
Doss thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabbanas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabbanas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doss misses with a double jab
and Cabbanas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doss thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cabbanas avoids the body shot from Doss.
Doss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabbanas counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Doss misses its intended target.
Cabbanas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabbanas thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabbanas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabbanas.
Cabbanas staying out of range there.
Cabbanas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doss.
Doss throws a lazy right hand but Cabbanas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabbanas misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas had his way with Nannie Doss in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cabbanas throws a series of punches but Doss avoids them all with ease.
Doss throws a looping overhand right but Cabbanas ducks down to avoid it.
Doss lands with a shot to the body.
Doss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabbanas.
Doss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabbanas.
Doss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabbanas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doss's guard.
Cabbanas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabbanas is in close to Doss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cabbanas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabbanas pushes down on Doss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cabbanas working Doss over with strikes.
Doss is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbanas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cabbanas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doss keeps working.
Cabbanas is really struggling to control Doss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Doss taking some punishment here, with Cabbanas in his half guard.
Cabbanas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doss defending well though.
Cabbanas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cabbanas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cabbanas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cabbanas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cabbanas thows a big elbow that misses.
Cabbanas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nannie Doss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doss keeping moving, preventing Cabbanas from controlling successfully.
Cabbanas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabbanas is fighting to break Doss's control of his arms but Doss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabbanas.
Cabbanas trying to control but Doss is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas throws a strike but Doss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cabbanas looking for subs off his back but Doss has passed one foot through into half guard.
Doss moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cabbanas.
Doss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doss tries to stand but Cabbanas is controlling his head.
Diego Cabbanas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabbanas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cabbanas 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.
Cabbanas is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Cabbanas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabbanas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Cabbanas!
Diego Cabbanas retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jo Jo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Jo Junior kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Be friends. Rob Tate told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Jo Jo Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Tate!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo Jo Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate.
Rob Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jo Jo Junior swivels and escapes.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Jo Jo Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Jo Jo Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Jo Jo Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jo Jo Junior is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Jo Jo Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Jo Jo Junior does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a wild combination.
Jo Jo Junior stuffs the takedown.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Jo Jo Junior catches Tate right on the button with a cross.
Tate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jo Jo Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jo Jo Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to clinch.
Jo Jo Junior closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jo Jo Junior on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jo Jo Junior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jo Jo Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate has Jo Jo Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jo Jo Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jo Jo Junior.
Tate blocking some punches.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior manages to get underhooks.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate blocks an uppercut.
That's four 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.
Jo Jo Junior taking a breather.
Tate blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate.
Jo Jo Junior is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jo Jo Junior down to the mat. Jo Jo Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate shoots and misses
letting Jo Jo Junior counter with a right hand.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jo Jo Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Tate goes for a takedown attempt but Jo Jo Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate throws a leg kick
and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jo Jo Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tate misses with a leg kick
and Jo Jo Junior counters by clinching up.
Jo Jo Junior gets underhooks to prevent Tate's takedown attempt.
Tate has Jo Jo Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jo Jo Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jo Jo Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Jo Jo Junior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jo Jo Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo Jo Junior gets underhooks to prevent Tate's takedown attempt.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Tate tries to score a body lock takedown but Jo Jo Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jo Jo Junior lands an uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jo Jo Junior misses with the head strike.
Jo Jo Junior stalling in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jo Jo Junior down to the mat. Jo Jo Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate fails with the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Tate fails with the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tate tries to pull guard but Jo Jo Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
Jo Jo Junior slowing the pace effectively.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jo Jo Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jo Jo Junior seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jo Jo Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rob Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior circles away easily
enabling Jo Jo Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate shoots and misses
letting Jo Jo Junior counter with a right hand.
Joey Jo Jo Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a straight right. Tate didn't see that one coming.
Tate has his takedown stuffed
and Jo Jo Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jo Jo Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate gets control of Jo Jo Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jo Jo Junior advances position into side control!
Jo Jo Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jo Jo Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jo Jo Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jo Jo Junior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left and a right from Tate both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Joey Jo Jo Junior has been cut.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior circles away easily
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Tate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a one-two to the body.
Tate misses with a takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch up.
Tate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior circles away easily
and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Jo Jo Junior leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tate is trying to drag Jo Jo Junior to the mat but Jo Jo Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jo Jo Junior misses with some punches.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
Tate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jo Jo Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jo Jo Junior leaning against his opponent.
Tate wants a takedown.
Jo Jo Junior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jo Jo Junior prevents it.
Jo Jo Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jo Jo Junior - that landed with a thud.
Jo Jo Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jo Jo Junior.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate blocking some punches.
Jo Jo Junior misses with the head strike.
Tate has Jo Jo Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jo Jo Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Jo Jo Junior to work.
Jo Jo Junior gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jo Jo Junior clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jo Jo Junior's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Jo Jo Junior.
Tate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jo Jo Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Jo Jo Junior connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Jo Jo Junior there.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior moves into the clinch.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
A bit of stalling here from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tate is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jo Jo Junior slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Jo Jo Junior on the inside.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate.
Jo Jo Junior lands an uppercut.
Tate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jo Jo Junior misses with some punches.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jo Jo Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior working aggressively here.
Jo Jo Junior dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jo Jo Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jo Jo Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jo Jo Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a left to the head.
Jo Jo Junior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tate.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jo Jo Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jo Jo Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Jo Jo Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.
Jo Jo Junior misses with some punches.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jo Jo Junior.
Tate is rocked!
Jo Jo Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jo Jo Junior prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jo Jo Junior gets through Tate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jo Jo Junior had his way with Rob Tate in that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jo Jo Junior's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jo Jo Junior wants to clinch.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jo Jo Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters by clinching up.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Tate blocking some punches.
Tate letting Jo Jo Junior take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Jo Jo Junior finish him?
Jo Jo Junior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Jo Jo Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jo Jo Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jo Jo Junior.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jo Jo Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to control Tate's arms but Tate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jo Jo Junior has his back to the cage.
Tate wants a takedown.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tate takes a shot to the head.
Jo Jo Junior displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tate up against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a left to the head.
Jo Jo Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior lands with an overhand left.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate throws a series of strikes that have Jo Jo Junior backpedaling.
Tate misses with a combination
and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joey Jo Jo Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jo Jo Junior working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Jo Jo Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jo Jo Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Jo Jo Junior!
Joey Jo Jo Junior retains his middleweight title!
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