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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigal comes to the cage accompanied by 5FDP-Meet The Monster. Crawford has chosen Henry Rollins Band "Your number is one" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nigal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Crawford! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crawford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nigal, pushing him back against the cage. Crawford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nigal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crawford moves into the clinch. Nigal pulls guard. Nigal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nigal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nigal is looking for a triangle but Crawford pushes his legs off easily.
Nigal looking for subs off his back but Crawford has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crawford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Crawford has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nigal defend it? Crawford steps over the head and cranks it - Nigal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Crawford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Crawford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bielak Bielak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bielak comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zhTKKCt8bk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
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178 lbs
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189 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bielak Bielak! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Henderson! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bielak moves away from the strike by Henderson. Good work by Henderson as he checks the leg kick. Henderson with a nice cross. Henderson avoids the head kick by Bielak.
Bielak misses with the combination.
Bielak tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Henderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bielak misses with a double jab.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Bielak on that attempt. Henderson slips a straight right by Bielak. Bielak tries to clinch up. Bielak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bielak is looking to clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bielak. Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Bielak moves away and avoids it. Henderson scores with a jab. Bielak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bielak is rocked! Henderson misses the jab. Oh Bielak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big left from Henderson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bielak blocks a jab. Bielak seems to have got his legs back now. Henderson missing with a left hand there. Bielak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bielak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bielak throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot. Henderson lands a hook that stumbles Bielak back into the cage. Henderson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bielak to the canvas! Henderson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bielak has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Patterson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cosmo Kruger! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kruger scores with a takedown into Patterson's guard. Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there. Kruger throws and elbow that misses. Patterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruger's guard. Nice move by Patterson! Patterson wants to get up but he can't break Kruger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. 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. Patterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kruger is pulling down on Patterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Patterson, at least for the moment. Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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. Kruger tries to land a sweep but no joy. Patterson is looking to stand up but Kruger won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kruger misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it. Kruger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger. Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside. Kruger throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease. Patterson tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range. Patterson tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance. Patterson tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance. Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch. Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kruger throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily. Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger clobbers Patterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson. Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruger scores with a takedown into Patterson's guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kruger thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Patterson keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully. Kruger is working Patterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kruger trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. Kruger chips away with some ground and pound. Patterson has momentary wrist control but Kruger slips an elbow through the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard. Kruger postures up in Patterson's guard and throws a big left but Patterson blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Kruger dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Patterson slips under a jab from Kruger. Kruger throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range. Patterson tries to clinch up. Kruger jabs Patterson right on the nose. Patterson blinks but takes it well. Kruger keeps the fight on the outside. Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger. Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab. Patterson with a poor takedown and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand. Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson slips under a jab from Kruger. Patterson closes the distance looking to clinch and Kruger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger. Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing. Patterson is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Patterson tries to clinch up and Kruger counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Patterson taking a bit of punishment here - Kruger scoring with strikes. Kruger lands an elbow. Kruger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Patterson is avoiding damage well.
Kruger lands some shots froms side control. Kruger cracks Patterson with a big right hand but Patterson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kruger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Patterson can't do much from the bottom here. Patterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kruger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Patterson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kruger scores with punches from side control. Kruger throws a strike aimed at the side of Patterson's head but Patterson avoids it well. Patterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kruger. Patterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruger has just dragged him back down to the mat. Kruger in side control lands a decent elbow. Sloppy strikes there by Kruger. Patterson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kruger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Patterson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patterson regains half guard. Nice strikes from Kruger there. Patterson wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy and won't allow it. Patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kruger lands strikes from half guard. Patterson won't allow Kruger to pass to mount. Kruger slips a nice elbow through Patterson's hands, connecting with Patterson's forehead. Kruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kruger prevents Patterson from standing back up.
Kruger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Patterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruger working Patterson over with strikes. Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kruger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kruger 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. Patterson taking some punishment here, with Kruger in his half guard. Kruger misses with a head shot. Patterson uses the momentum to regain guard. Kruger trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruger misses with a looping left. Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab. Patterson tries to clinch up and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A swing and a miss from Kruger. Patterson moves out of range as Kruger strikes. Fred Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Patterson wants to clinch and Kruger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Patterson closes the distance but Kruger moves to the side and Kruger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Patterson's guard. Kruger working some strikes from top position. Kruger trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. Kruger is looking to advance position but Patterson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Kruger is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kruger tries to lock up and control but Patterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Patterson looking to control and managing it successfully.
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. Patterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruger is looking to escape. Patterson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patterson tries to control but Kruger wriggling away. Fred Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cosmo Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Patterson avoids the attempt from Kruger to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Cosmo Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kruger 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Kruger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Vincent 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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230 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gotti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Vincent! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vincent cracks Gotti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gotti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vincent finish him?
It looks like Arturo Gotti has been cut. 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! Vincent dances in with a quick combination. Gotti is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Vincent snaps Gotti's head back. Gotti stumbles backwards against the cage. Vincent steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gotti's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gotti just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Vincent!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Coleman! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Luc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coleman has time to react. Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luc as he jumps to the side. Coleman tries to clinch but Luc is having none of it. Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luc as he avoids it easily. Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luc swats him away and circles back towards the center. Luc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luc but Luc pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jean Luc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman. Luc blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Coleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luc did well to prevent Coleman getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back! Luc working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Coleman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Luc has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Coleman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Luc!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bue Buxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bue Buxley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmie Jameson! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jameson loads up on a big right hand but Buxley slips the punch. Buxley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Jameson checks a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Jameson misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Buxley does a little dance to reset his feet. Jameson thows a left - swing and a miss! Jameson throws a right and a left that Buxley avoids nicely. Jameson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jameson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buxley fails in his attempt to clinch. Jameson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Bue Buxley has been cut. Jameson missing with a left hand there. Buxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buxley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jameson looks to throw the jab but Buxley is out of range. Jameson throws a right and a left that both miss. Buxley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson. Buxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Jameson sprawls well. He's pushed Buxley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jimmie Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Buxley fails with a takedown attempt. Buxley is looking to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Jameson as Buxley shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bue Buxley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buxley ducks under a wild hook from Jameson. Jameson misses with an uppercut. Buxley saw that one coming. Jameson throws the left hand but Buxley avoids the punch easily. Buxley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jameson circles away.
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. Jameson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Buxley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson. Jameson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Buxley moves away from the strike by Jameson. Jimmie Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Buxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A slow jab from Jameson misses its intended target. Jameson tries to bum rush Buxley with a series of wild strikes but Buxley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Buxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Buxley does a little dance to reset his feet. Jameson missing with a left hand there. Buxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Buxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jameson manages to avoid it. Jameson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buxley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jameson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Jameson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buxley. Buxley throws a nice head kick!
Buxley defending well as Jameson loads up on a big left hand. A big right from Jameson misses. Buxley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Buxley throws a hook to the side of Jameson's head but Jameson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A telegraphed right hand from Jameson misses the target. Buxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab. Buxley staying out of range there. A slow jab from Jameson misses its intended target. Jameson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Buxley throws a leg kick but Jameson moved away.
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. Jameson thows a body shot but no joy. Jameson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buxley moves away from the strike by Jameson. Jameson looks to land a right hand but Buxley moved out of range. Buxley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Buxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Jameson misses with a hook. Buxley ducked under it nicely. Jameson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buxley moves away. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jameson has eaten all the pies! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buxley sees it coming and avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from Jameson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Jameson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bue Buxley'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.
Jameson throws a right and a left that both miss. Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Buxley moves away and avoids it. Jameson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jameson throws a lazy right hand but Buxley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jameson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buxley counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jameson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buxley is aware though and is defending well. Buxley postures up and lands a big shot to Jameson's brow. Jameson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Buxley trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom. Buxley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buxley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Buxley stopping the sweep attempt from Jameson. Buxley 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. Jameson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Jameson.
A big right from Jameson misses. An inside leg kick from Buxley misses. Jameson throws a lazy right hand but Buxley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jameson misses with a looping right. Jameson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jameson misses with a hook. Jameson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Jameson misses its intended target. Buxley throws a head kick but Jameson moves out of range.
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. Jameson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jameson looks to throw the jab but Buxley is out of range. Buxley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab from Jameson misses. Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buxley.
A jab from Jameson misses. Buxley throws a right and a left that Jameson avoids nicely. Jameson throws a jab when Buxley was well out of range. Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buxley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jameson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab. Jameson connects with a crisp jab. Jameson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buxley momentarily.
Jameson punishes Buxley's body with a nice straight punch. Jameson misses with a straight right. Buxley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson. Jameson throws out a loose jab but Buxley uses good head movement to avoid it. Buxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Buxley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bue Buxley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jameson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Buxley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jameson.
Jameson throws the left hand but Buxley avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buxley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jameson is fending him off so far but Buxley persists. Nope, Jameson circles away and we're back to standing. Jameson throws a hook but Buxley avoids it easily. Jameson lands a jab to the nose. Buxley slips a jab from Jameson. Buxley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bue Buxley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buxley is looking to clinch. A right-left combo lands from Jameson. Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Buxley. Jameson throws a hook but Buxley avoids it easily. Jameson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jameson throws a hook to the side of Buxley's head but Buxley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bue Buxley's cut. That's time! Buxley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jameson throws an overhand right that lands on Buxley's shoulder, as Buxley tries to avoid the shot. Buxley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jameson misses the jab. Buxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Buxley missing with a left hand there. Jameson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jameson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A lazy left from Jameson finds it's target. Buxley avoids the body shot from Jameson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Jameson misses. Jameson tries to bum rush Buxley with a series of wild strikes but Buxley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jameson throws a hook but Buxley avoids it easily. Buxley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jameson throws a lazy right hand but Buxley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buxley manages to avoid it. Jameson throws a big shot that misses. Buxley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jameson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jameson.
Buxley is rocked! Jameson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Oh Buxley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Buxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Buxley moves out of range as Jameson strikes. Buxley seems to have got his legs back now. Jameson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buxley. Buxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jameson.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Buxley moves out of range. Bue Buxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Buxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Buxley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buxley moves out of range of the strikes. Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buxley manages to avoid it. Buxley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Buxley misses. Buxley is looking to land body kicks. Jameson takes a swing at Buxley's ribcage but misses. A big left from Jameson misses. Jameson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buxley at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buxley ducks under a wild hook from Jameson. Buxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson. Buxley misses the shot to the body. Jameson scores with a three punch combo!
Buxley slips a straight right by Jameson. Buxley dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Jameson misses with an uppercut. Buxley saw that one coming. Left hook, right uppercut from Jameson. Jameson lands a hook that stumbles Buxley back into the cage. Jameson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Buxley to the canvas! Jameson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Buxley has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jimmie Jameson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Borinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Borinski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jensen! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Borinski gets caught flat footed, as Jensen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Borinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jensen sitting in guard here, content to control. Jensen won't allow Borinski to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Borinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Borinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jensen 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. Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Borinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Borinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Borinski tries to clinch but Jensen moves out of range. Jensen scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Igor Borinski has been cut. Borinski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Borinski tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Jensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jensen gets caught flat footed, as Borinski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borinski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Borinski thows a big elbow that misses. Borinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jensen is keeping the position for now. Borinski wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving. Jensen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borinski is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borinski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Borinski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jensen scoring with strikes but Borinski is staying in there. Borinski 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. Jensen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Borinski wants to hold on but Jensen pushes him away. Borinski is working to get back to half guard.
Borinski is breathing heavily. Jensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Jensen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Igor Borinski's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Borinski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jensen did well to prevent Borinski getting side control. Jensen wants to control but Borinski is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Borinski seems content to control. Borinski prevents Jensen from improving his position. Borinski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Jensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Borinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jensen pulls Borinski in to control the position. Jensen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Borinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Borinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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. Jensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jensen is breathing heavily. Jensen working for a triangle but Borinski defends it easily.
Jensen trying to control the position.
Borinski connects with a couple of short punches. Borinski throwing strikes from guard but Jensen blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Borinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Jensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Borinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Borinski closes the distance and clinches. Borinski wants a takedown.
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. Jensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Borinski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jensen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Borinski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Borinski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jensen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jensen decides to pull guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jensen pulls Borinski in close to prevent any damage. Borinski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Borinski will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Igor Borinski'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. This is the final round!
Jensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Jensen trying to control but Borinski postures up.
Borinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jensen on the ground. Borinski trying to control from Jensen's half guard. Jensen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Borinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Borinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jensen being controlled here, momentarily. Jensen keeping full guard, as Borinski tries to pass. Borinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jensen is looking for a triangle but Borinski pushes his legs off easily.
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. Jensen is trying to keep Borinski in close.
Jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borinski is one step ahead there. Borinski wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving. Borinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jensen is retaining full guard. Borinski is looking to stand up but Jensen won't let him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Borinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jensen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borinski tries to pull guard but Jensen holds him up against the cage and eventually Borinski drops back down to his feet.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Borinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Jensen drops back down to his feet.
Borinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jensen just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Borinski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Borinski prevents Jensen from breaking the clinch. Borinski tries to pull guard but Jensen holds him up against the cage and eventually Borinski drops back down to his feet.
Borinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borinski jumps guard but Jensen stands there with Borinski around his waist. Borinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Borinski has hold of one of Jensen's legs. Jensen is fighting the takedown attempt but Borinski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Borinski looking to sit in guard and control but Jensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jensen trying to control but Borinski is working from the bottom. Borinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jensen wants to control from the top but Borinski keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Igor Borinski showed his dominance in that final round. I think Borinski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Borinski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Kaszinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amun Abdelghani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaszinski comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Kaszinski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amun Abdelghani! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Abdelghani as Kaszinski shoots in. Kaszinski fails with the takedown. Kaszinski misses with a few strikes there.
Abdelghani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Abdelghani gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Abdelghani shoots and misses and Kaszinski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abdelghani! Kaszinski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Abdelghani regains half guard. Kaszinski wants to take a breather but Abdelghani is having none of it. Abdelghani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaszinski is working away from the top position though. Abdelghani is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaszinski is trying to control. Abdelghani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kaszinski wants to pass to mount but Abdelghani is defending the position. Kaszinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdelghani sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kaszinski throws a series of punches but Abdelghani moves out of range. Abdelghani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaszinski did well to prevent Abdelghani getting side control. Kaszinski has hold of Abdelghani's hands but Abdelghani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaszinski punching from the bottom.
Kaszinski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abdelghani scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kaszinski 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. Kaszinski is breathing heavily. Abdelghani is nestled in close to Kaszinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Abdelghani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Abdelghani lands with a punch from half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kaszinski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Abdelghani is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaszinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Kaszinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Abdelghani cracks Kaszinski with a solid left hand. Abdelghani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaszinski's head. Abdelghani with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abdelghani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kaszinski striking off his back but it's not causing Abdelghani any problems. Abdelghani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kaszinski keeping moving, preventing Abdelghani from controlling successfully. Kaszinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdelghani trying to control but Kaszinski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaszinski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdelghani uses it to pass to side control.
Abdelghani wants to control but Kaszinski is keeping him busy. Kaszinski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abdelghani lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kaszinski down.
Abdelghani in side control lands a decent elbow. Kaszinski tries to buck Abdelghani off but Abdelghani is having none of it. Abdelghani has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kaszinski! A nice elbow there by Abdelghani. Kaszinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdelghani lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Abdelghani with a couple of short strikes. Abdelghani with a couple of short strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abdelghani is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kaszinski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kaszinski shrugs it off. Kaszinski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kaszinski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Abdelghani unloading with bombs! Abdelghani landing shots from mount. Kaszinski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Kaszinski can't escape the position.
Abdelghani landing shots from mount. Kaszinski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Abdelghani. What's that going to do exactly? Kaszinski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Abdelghani with a couple of short strikes. Abdelghani lands a heavy elbow. Kaszinski can't escape the position.
Abdelghani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amun Abdelghani dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Abdelghani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaszinski, pushing him back against the cage. Kaszinski pulls guard effortlessly. Kaszinski tries to strike from the bottom.
Kaszinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abdelghani is aware though and is defending well. Abdelghani works over Kaszinski with some ground and pound from guard. Abdelghani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Abdelghani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Abdelghani with a nice head shot there. Abdelghani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Abdelghani wants to control from the top but Kaszinski keeps moving. Kaszinski punching from the bottom. Abdelghani scoring with some ground and pound. Kaszinski has his foot on Abdelghani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdelghani works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kaszinski keeping moving, preventing Abdelghani from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abdelghani works a leg free and moves into half guard. 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. Abdelghani connects with a nice short shot to Kaszinski's temple. Kaszinski punching from the bottom.
Abdelghani winds up and cracks Kaszinski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Abdelghani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Abdelghani is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaszinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kaszinski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Abdelghani lands with a punch from half guard. Abdelghani drops an elbow to the side of Kaszinski's head. Kaszinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Abdelghani looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdelghani wants to control but Kaszinski is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaszinski actively working from the bottom here. Abdelghani lands strikes from half guard. Abdelghani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kaszinski won't allow Abdelghani to pass to mount. Abdelghani working Kaszinski over with strikes. Abdelghani is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kaszinski moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abdelghani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Abdelghani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kaszinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdelghani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kaszinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abdelghani cracks Kaszinski with a solid left hand. Abdelghani scoring with some ground and pound. Abdelghani slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kaszinski tries to strike but it doesn't land. Abdelghani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kaszinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdelghani off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kaszinski struggling to land strikes to the head as Abdelghani covers up. Abdelghani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kaszinski's arms. Kaszinski looking for the choke from the back. Abdelghani breaks Kaszinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kaszinski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Abdelghani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kaszinski has momentary wrist control but Abdelghani slips an elbow through the middle. Abdelghani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaszinski's head. Kaszinski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Abdelghani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Abdelghani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amun Abdelghani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abdelghani fails with the takedown and Kaszinski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kaszinski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kaszinski trying to control the action but Abdelghani is working from the bottom. Abdelghani trying to hold on to Kaszinski's head to control him but Kaszinski postures up.
Abdelghani is not content to let Kaszinski control the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kaszinski is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaszinski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abdelghani is holding on to half guard well. Kaszinski is keen to just control but Abdelghani is a slippery customer. Abdelghani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaszinski.
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. Abdelghani is holding on to half guard well. Kaszinski with the ground and pound but Abdelghani uses the opportunity to regain guard. Abdelghani keeping moving, preventing Kaszinski from controlling successfully. Kaszinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdelghani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Abdelghani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kaszinski misses with a few strikes there.
Amun Abdelghani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdelghani is defended easily by Kaszinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abdelghani feints and as Kaszinski raises his hands in defense, Abdelghani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Abdelghani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaszinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Abdelghani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaszinski is on top in guard.
Kaszinski trying to control but Abdelghani is working from the bottom. Kaszinski looking to pass the guard. Kaszinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdelghani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kaszinski distracts Abdelghani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Abdelghani pulls Kaszinski in close to prevent any damage. Kaszinski looking to sit in guard and control but Abdelghani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Amun Abdelghani has got the better of the ground game so far. Abdelghani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kaszinski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Miles Kaszinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Amun Abdelghani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Abdelghani is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Miles Kaszinski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Abdelghani 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amun Abdelghani!
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