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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Allen (ranked 6054 p4p, 583 weight class) and Jake Williams (ranked 6225 p4p, 596 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Allen!
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, Jake Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allen instigates a clinch.
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jake Williams has been cut.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Allen is looking for a counter combo.
Williams dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malik Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Allen ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen delivers a nice body kick.
Allen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams looks winded!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Allen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Allen with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jake Williams's cut even more.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Williams throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen avoids the head kick by Williams.
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Allen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Allen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Allen has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams postures up.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams stands and steps away. Allen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Williams tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malik Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Williams.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Allen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Malik Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Williams ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Allen avoids the head kick by Williams.
Allen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Allen instigates a clinch.
Allen stalls.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Allen.
Allen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams'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!
Allen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Williams throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malik Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Williams.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Allen keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Williams misses with a takedown
and Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen decides to pull guard.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Allen works to full guard.
Williams gets to his feet. Allen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Allen closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams is trying to drag Allen to the mat but Allen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen pulls Williams into guard.
Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allen's waist but Allen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Allen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Jenkins (ranked 6226 p4p, 593 weight class) and Mike Killsonsight (ranked 6057 p4p, 580 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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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy Jenkins!
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, Mike Killsonsight!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
Killsonsight drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Killsonsight gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killsonsight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins trying to control but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Killsonsight is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Killsonsight keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Killsonsight keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins gets to his feet. Killsonsight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Killsonsight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenkins to the ground. Killsonsight is now in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Killsonsight isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
Jenkins looking to control.
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killsonsight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
Killsonsight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Killsonsight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killsonsight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jenkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killsonsight has managed to get both his arms back between Jenkins's legs - danger averted.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Killsonsight is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killsonsight wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killsonsight distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Killsonsight is proving a slippery customer.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Killsonsight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killsonsight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that LeRoy Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy body kick from Jenkins
and Killsonsight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killsonsight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killsonsight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Killsonsight postures up.
Killsonsight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from.
Killsonsight preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Killsonsight is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killsonsight is trying to control but can't.
Jenkins prevents Killsonsight from improving his position.
Killsonsight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins tries to stand and escape but Killsonsight is controlling the position.
Killsonsight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killsonsight keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Killsonsight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins passes Killsonsight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killsonsight wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Killsonsight is trying to control but Jenkins passes into side control!
Jenkins trying to control the action but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Jenkins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Killsonsight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jenkins tries to stand but Killsonsight is controlling his head.
Killsonsight is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jenkins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy Jenkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Killsonsight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeRoy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killsonsight stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killsonsight circles away.
Killsonsight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killsonsight tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killsonsight swivels and escapes.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up with Killsonsight, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes Killsonsight against the cage but Killsonsight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killsonsight throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Killsonsight moves into the clinch.
Killsonsight breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Killsonsight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Killsonsight is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Killsonsight's head to control him but Killsonsight postures up.
Killsonsight slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Killsonsight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killsonsight's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killsonsight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killsonsight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Killsonsight trying to control the position here.
Jenkins advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Killsonsight wants to stand back up but Jenkins manages to pass into side control.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killsonsight keeps working.
Jenkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killsonsight is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Killsonsight circles away and we're back to standing.
Killsonsight misses with a head kick.
Killsonsight clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Killsonsight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jenkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killsonsight, into his guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Killsonsight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killsonsight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... LeRoy Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hightower (ranked 6055 p4p, 584 weight class) and Eli Jones (ranked 6186 p4p, 591 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Hightower!
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, Eli Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hightower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hightower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hightower is breathing heavily.
Jones cracks Hightower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hightower to stand back up!
It looks like George Hightower has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hightower covering up! Jones comes in with a big uppercut and Hightower goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ura Cone (ranked 6041 p4p, 582 weight class) and Barry Long (ranked 6227 p4p, 594 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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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ura Cone!
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, Barry Long!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Cone circles away.
Long tries to clinch there but Cone circles away.
Long darts in trying to clinch
and Cone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Long scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cone manages to mount him!
Cone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cone raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Barry Long has been cut.
Cone 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.
Long is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cone content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cone is landing with some decent strikes but Long is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That has opened up Barry Long's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barry Long's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ura Cone!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bates (ranked 3877 p4p, 413 weight class) and Joe Sixpack (ranked 6223 p4p, 599 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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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Bates!
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, Joe Sixpack!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixpack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sixpack tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sixpack tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half 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.
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sixpack trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates stops Sixpack from getting back to his feet.
Bates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sixpack tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
It looks like Bates is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is thwarting Sixpack's attempts to control the position.
Sixpack wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bates misses with the combination.
Sixpack is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bates closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sixpack's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixpack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bates is stalling in the full guard.
Sixpack is looking to stand back up but Bates counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sixpack.
Sixpack trying to control from the bottom.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sixpack punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates passes into side control, despite Sixpack's attempt to control the position.
Bates is chipping away with strikes.
Sixpack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sixpack can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bates controls the position.
Sixpack can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixpack being controlled for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sixpack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sixpack tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bates wants to get back to his feet.
Sixpack wants to get back to his feet.
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Sixpack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bob Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Bates works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Bates politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bates prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bates prevents Sixpack from escaping the position.
Bates working the body and head with strikes.
Sixpack looking for a sweep but Bates has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sixpack is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.
Bates is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sixpack is surviving well by controlling Bates's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates controlling the position easily from mount.
Bates looking for a guillotine from mount but Sixpack is having none of it.
Bates with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sixpack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sixpack is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sixpack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sixpack shrugs it off.
Sixpack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bates controlling from the full mount.
Sixpack is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates content just to control the position here.
Sixpack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bates.
Sixpack tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixpack taking shots to the head.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixpack can do to turn this around?
Sixpack working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sixpack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sixpack keeps the fight on the outside.
Sixpack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sixpack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bates lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Sixpack right now.
Bates is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sixpack defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sixpack is trying to get back to his feet but Bates has full control of the position and if anything, Sixpack has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixpack tries to escape the position.
Sixpack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bates.
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.
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
Sixpack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sixpack doesn't escape.
Bates controlling well, preventing Sixpack from escaping the position.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Sixpack buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixpack wants to get back to his feet.
Sixpack is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bates is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sixpack up.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bates working for a choke but Sixpack is defending well.
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is persistently looking for the submission but Sixpack is defending it well.
Sixpack is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bates 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bates!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Battle (ranked 3870 p4p, 411 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 3939 p4p, 418 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Battle!
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, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns scores with a takedown into Battle's guard.
Battle controlling Reigns's posture.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Battle is looking for a triangle but Reigns pushes his legs off easily.
Battle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reigns manages to get himself to full guard.
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle scoring with some ground and pound.
Battle with a nice head shot there.
Battle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle postures up.
Battle content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Battle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle chips away with some ground and pound.
Battle 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.
Reigns should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Battle tries to stand but Reigns is controlling from the bottom.
Battle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt - Battle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Reigns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reigns is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
Battle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reigns did well to prevent Battle getting side control.
Battle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Reigns is trying to control but Battle manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Battle.
Battle controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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!
Battle with shots to the head and body - Reigns looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle 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.
Reigns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Battle did well to prevent Reigns getting side control.
Battle tries to kick Reigns off but Reigns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chris Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Battle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Battle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battle keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is pulling down on Reigns's head. It's preventing any offense from Reigns, at least for the moment.
Reigns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Battle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reigns is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Battle pulls down on the head and he's put Reigns to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Battle!
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