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WPFC 1 - On The Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Zhang (ranked 5543 p4p, 503 weight class) and Justice Carter (ranked 5547 p4p, 502 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 middleweight 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, Cedric Zhang!
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, Justice Carter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhang backs up against the cage.
Zhang closes the distance and clinches.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhang keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Zhang keeps him there for the moment.
Zhang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carter up against the cage.
Zhang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter misses with a combination
and Zhang counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Zhang to acknowledge the strikes.
Zhang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zhang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Zhang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhang is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
Carter wants to get back to full guard but Zhang has passed into side control.
Zhang taking a breather here.
Zhang swings around for an armbar but Carter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zhang's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Zhang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Zhang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Carter works over Zhang with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhang is retaining full guard.
Carter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zhang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carter, into his guard.
Zhang trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang tries to stand but Carter is controlling from the bottom.
Zhang stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Zhang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zhang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhang advances position into side control!
Zhang landing strikes.
Carter is trying to control Zhang's posture but Zhang avoids it.
Zhang cracks Carter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zhang is working Carter over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Zhang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carter wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
Zhang rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhang circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhang.
Zhang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Zhang blocks it.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Zhang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zhang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhang dives in and scores a takedown into Carter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhang's guard.
Zhang is looking to sweep but instead, Carter has passed into half guard.
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zhang looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhang defending well though.
Carter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carter is thwarting Zhang's attempts to control the position.
Carter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhang is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.
Carter wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Zhang is trying to stand.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhang's head.
Carter 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.
Zhang is looking to improve his position.
Cedric Zhang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhang is looking to escape.
That's four 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.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter is looking to advance position but Zhang won't allow it.
Zhang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carter is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justice Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhang has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter lands an elbow just above Zhang 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhang tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Zhang has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhang's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zhang throws a head kick that misses.
Zhang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhang tries to pass to full mount but Carter defends it.
Carter is looking to get back to full guard here but Zhang has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carter's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zhang stands up.
Zhang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhang lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zhang back to the cage. Carter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zhang clinches.
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!
Zhang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zhang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhang slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Cedric Zhang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhang walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to clinch.
Justice Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carter!
Carter wants to clinch.
Zhang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhang shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Zhang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Zhang from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azrell Bryn Makar (ranked 5562 p4p, 488 weight class) and Donovan Meyer (ranked 5528 p4p, 485 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 welterweight 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, Azrell Bryn Makar!
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, Donovan Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer tries to clinch
and Bryn Makar counters with a single leg into guard. Meyer didn't expect that.
Bryn Makar wants to pass the guard but Meyer is keeping the position.
Bryn Makar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bryn Makar advances to half guard.
Bryn Makar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryn Makar thows a huge punch but Meyer dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryn Makar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryn Makar slows the pace down in half guard.
Bryn Makar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryn Makar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Bryn Makar 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.
Bryn Makar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer wants to control but Bryn Makar is keeping busy.
Bryn Makar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meyer is just riding it out for now. Bryn Makar eventually gives up the hold.
Bryn Makar stalling.
Bryn Makar is looking for a kimura but Meyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryn Makar to get the leverage.
Meyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryn Makar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryn Makar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bryn Makar wants to work for an arm triangle but Meyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bryn Makar is working for a kimura but Meyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryn Makar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryn Makar trying to pass the guard but Meyer defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryn Makar is trying to work for a kimura but Meyer is defending well.
Bryn Makar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Bryn Makar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meyer defends it well.
Bryn Makar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyer defending well though.
Bryn Makar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bryn Makar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meyer is just riding it out for now. Bryn Makar eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azrell Bryn Makar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bryn Makar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Meyer looking to control.
Bryn Makar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bryn Makar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azrell Bryn Makar 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.
Bryn Makar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bryn Makar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryn Makar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryn Makar drops back looking for a leg! Meyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyer manages to kick Bryn Makar off! Bryn Makar jumps back into Meyer's guard.
Bryn Makar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryn Makar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryn Makar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryn Makar is in close to Meyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryn Makar passes Meyer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bryn Makar stalling.
Bryn Makar thows a huge punch but Meyer dodges it nicely.
Bryn Makar passes to side control.
Bryn Makar slows the pace down.
Bryn Makar cracks Meyer with a big right hand but Meyer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer defending against the ground and pound.
Bryn Makar scores with punches from side control.
Bryn Makar looks up at the clock and then as Meyer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bryn Makar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bryn Makar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meyer, who protects the arm well.
Bryn Makar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Bryn Makar tries for a kimura but Meyer is defending well.
Bryn Makar working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryn Makar has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Meyer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bryn Makar yanks on the arm and Meyer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bryn Makar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Azrell Bryn Makar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgar Beornegar (ranked 5565 p4p, 457 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 4520 p4p, 424 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Wulfgar Beornegar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beornegar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beornegar throws a big elbow that misses.
Beornegar 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.
Beornegar cracks Trump with a solid left hand.
Beornegar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beornegar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beornegar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beornegar working some strikes from top position.
Beornegar trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beornegar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beornegar tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Beornegar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trump can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beornegar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Beornegar is proving a slippery customer.
Beornegar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beornegar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beornegar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beornegar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trump's head.
Beornegar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beornegar throwing strikes from guard but Trump blocks nicely.
Beornegar throwing strikes from guard but Trump blocks nicely.
Beornegar is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Beornegar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beornegar lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beornegar in particular looking to stall.
Beornegar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trump looks winded!
Beornegar slips a nice elbow through Trump's hands, connecting with Trump's forehead.
Trump is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beornegar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trump is still in real trouble! Can Beornegar finish him?
Beornegar scores with a big shot! Trump's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Trump! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgar Beornegar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OG Legend (ranked 5449 p4p, 526 weight class) and Caramon Majere (ranked 5581 p4p, 541 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 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, OG Legend!
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, Caramon Majere!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legend paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legend tries to bum rush Majere with a series of wild strikes but Majere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Majere tries to clinch up.
Majere tries to bum rush Legend with a series of wild strikes but Legend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Majere tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Majere tries to clinch
letting Legend counter with a right hand.
Legend looks to score with a jab to the body but Majere is just out of range.
Majere replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Legend blocks it well.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend throws a right hand that Majere ducks under and follows up with a left that Majere also avoids with ease.
As Legend backs off Majere throws a huge counter combo but Legend manages to avoid it all.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legend paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legend throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Majere counters with a one-two to the body.
Legend lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Legend tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Majere.
Majere has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
Legend dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Majere lands a damaging elbow.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Legend is blocking nicely.
Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Majere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Majere throws a head kick that half lands.
Legend lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Majere tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Legend avoids the head kick by Majere.
Legend is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend swinging wildly here.
Majere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majere misses with a left hand
and Legend counters with a nice uppercut.
Majere avoids a kick to the body.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majere drives through and clinches with Legend against the cage.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legend has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere.
Majere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Legend up against the cage.
Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Majere.
Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Legend is trying to break the clinch but Majere has him pressed against the cage.
Legend wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
Majere lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye.
Legend blocks an elbow strike.
Majere breaks from the clinch.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majere circles away quickly and effectively.
Majere has managed to clinch.
Majere lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye.
Legend avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legend's efforts to push away.
Legend blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legend's defenses.
Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
Legend takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
Legend blocks a body shot from Majere.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legend blocks an elbow strike.
Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Majere throws a head punch that misses.
Majere misses with the head strike.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Majere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majere tries to clinch up but Legend circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caramon Majere dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Majere lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Majere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Majere.
Legend throws a body shot but no joy.
Legend lands a lovely overhand right.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legend lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere is looking for the big counter here.
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Legend. Beautiful body shot.
Legend blocks a head kick by Majere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend lands with a nice body punch.
Legend misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Majere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legend scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Legend moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Legend does no damage.
Majere looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Legend dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legend lands a jab to the nose.
Majere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legend is looking to wear down Majere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Legend misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Majere delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Legend. Majere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majere tries to clinch but Legend is having none of it.
Majere doesn't manage to clinch there - Legend circles away.
Legend swats away the attempt to clinch by Majere.
Legend is looking for a counter combo.
Majere lands a big head kick that sends Legend tumbling to the mat! Majere takes a step backwards and waves Legend back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Legend is rocked!
Majere wants to clinch.
Majere throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legend.
Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Majere looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legend seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Majere throws a lazy uppercut
and Legend counters with a series of strikes. Majere will be more careful next time no doubt.
Majere rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majere.
Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Majere misses with a knee to the head.
Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Majere lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off.
Legend blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Majere throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Majere obliges.
Legend is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Majere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Legend in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majere lands an elbow inside.
Majere lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye.
Legend tries to break free but Majere pushes him back against the cage.
Majere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majere wants to clinch.
Legend throws a series of punches but Majere avoids them all with ease.
As Legend backs off Majere throws a huge counter combo but Legend manages to avoid it all.
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 OG Legend will probably get the nod.
That's time! Legend's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Majere moves in looking to clinch but Legend pushes him off.
Legend is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Majere wants to clinch up but Legend keeps it at a distance.
Legend misses with a double jab.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Majere lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legend throws a series of punches but Majere avoids them all with ease.
Legend avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majere tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Legend misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere tries to clinch up.
Majere swinging wildly here.
Majere fails with an attempt to clinch.
Majere misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Majere has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legend dodges the punch combination from Majere.
Legend getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legend misses with a two punch combination.
Majere is looking for the big counter here.
OG Legend is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legend swinging wildly here.
Majere rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Majere misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majere stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Majere.
Legend wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Majere.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Legend blocks an elbow strike.
Legend is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legend is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Majere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Legend is trying to break free.
Majere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere tries to clinch up.
It looked like Legend was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Majere.
Legend keeps the fight on the outside.
Majere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend gets tackled into the cage by Majere. Majere maintains the clinch.
Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere lands a damaging elbow.
Legend avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
Majere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majere is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Legend throws a series of strikes that have Majere backpedaling.
Majere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majere instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caramon Majere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Majere creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legend's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majere misses with a knee to the head.
Majere trying to stall but Legend improves his position.
Legend blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Legend blocks the elbow strike.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it.
A knee to the head by Majere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caramon Majere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Majere has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caramon Majere!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Craig (ranked 5566 p4p, 504 weight class) and Aaron Lund (ranked 5228 p4p, 494 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 middleweight 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, Will Craig!
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, Aaron Lund!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Craig scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
Lund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lund connects with a leg kick. Craig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Craig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lund misses with a wild body shot.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Lund moves out of range easily.
Lund swings for the body but Craig moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Craig has knocked Lund down with a huge combo! Craig steps away and waves a wobbly Lund back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lund is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Lund has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Craig smells blood and charges in for the finish! Craig unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lund sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Craig!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maples (ranked 6060 p4p, 520 weight class) and Nick Tropper (ranked 5659 p4p, 511 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 middleweight 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, Brian Maples!
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, Nick Tropper!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maples shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tropper as he avoids it easily.
Tropper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tropper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tropper throws out a counter right but Maples avoids it with no problem.
Tropper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maples is trying to break the clinch but Tropper has him pressed against the cage.
Maples is working for takedown but Tropper is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maples. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropper has Maples pressed against the cage, preventing Maples from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropper's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maples is trying to pull guard but Tropper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tropper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tropper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maples tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tropper defends well and Maples ends up having to push Tropper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tropper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maples.
Maples tries to counter with a takedown but Tropper is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropper closes the distance and pushes Maples back into the cage.
Maples pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maples wants to clinch up but Tropper keeps it at a distance.
Tropper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maples with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maples takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tropper forces Maples back against the cage and clinches.
Maples tries to pull guard but Tropper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maples is trying to force a seperation but Tropper has the dominant position.
Tropper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maples has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maples is trying to break the clinch but Tropper is controlling him.
Tropper manages to break the clinch.
Maples pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nick Tropper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maples closes the distance and pushes Tropper back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maples wants to take the fight to the mat but Tropper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tropper blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropper's elbow.
Maples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropper breaks the clinch.
Tropper pushes Maples up against the cage in a clinch.
Maples tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tropper avoids it.
Tropper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maples closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tropper circles away.
Tropper closes the distance and clinches.
Tropper tries to throw a body punch but Maples avoids it by throwing Tropper back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maples is pushing Tropper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tropper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tropper misses the shot to the body.
Maples's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maples duly obliges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maples.
Tropper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Maples misses its target.
Tropper connects with the punch.
Maples shoots and misses
and Tropper counters with a left to the body.
Tropper lands a right hook to the body.
Tropper dips to his left and cracks Maples with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maples lands with a nice combination. Tropper backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropper lands a glancing blow to the side of Maples's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maples looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maples darts in and clinches Tropper up against the cage.
Tropper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maples dives in for a single leg takedown but Tropper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maples fails to land the takedown.
Maples rushes Tropper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maples has had enough of the clinch but Tropper keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tropper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Maples. Those never looked like landing.
Maples scores with a nice strike.
Tropper clinches.
Maples working hard to break the clinch.
Maples can't find room to land a body shot as Tropper controls the action.
Tropper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tropper stalling.
Tropper receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Maples is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropper to keep the fight standing.
Maples trying to stall but Tropper improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maples or perhaps it was just good defense by Tropper, which made it look bad.
Tropper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropper looks to land a combination but Maples avoids it well.
Maples thuds a left hand into Tropper's body.
Tropper connects with a body shot.
Tropper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maples shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tropper as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maples. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maples is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tropper.
It looks like Brian Maples has been cut.
Maples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tropper.
Maples fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nick Tropper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tropper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maples shoots in looking for a takedown but Tropper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maples's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tropper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tropper moves into the clinch.
Maples jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tropper walks away with a smile on his face. Maples gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maples is looking to clinch.
Tropper drives through and clinches with Maples against the cage.
Nick Tropper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper.
Maples tries to pull guard but Tropper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maples tries to score a body lock takedown but Tropper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tropper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maples tries to clinch but Tropper is having none of it.
Maples slips a jab and a cross from Tropper.
Tropper checks the leg kick.
Maples is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tropper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maples shoots in for a takedown but Tropper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maples shoots for a takedown but Tropper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tropper moves into the clinch successfully.
Maples takes an elbow to the temple.
Tropper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tropper moves into the clinch.
Tropper prevents Maples from breaking the clinch.
Tropper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maples looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tropper is fending him off so far but Maples persists. Nope, Tropper circles away and we're back to standing.
Maples shoots in for a takedown but Tropper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maples throws a head kick that misses
and Tropper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maples blocks a head kick by Tropper.
Maples shoots for a takedown but Tropper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Tropper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maples swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tropper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maples wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maples checks the leg kick.
Maples throws a lazy head kick
and Tropper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maples fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tropper avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tropper clinches up with Maples and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tropper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Maples's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maples fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tropper shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tropper moves into range and clinches up with Maples.
Maples is looking for a takedown.
Maples fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tropper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tropper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tropper tries to land a front kick but Maples steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maples shoots in looking for a takedown but Tropper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maples's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maples. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper swats away the attempt to clinch by Maples.
Tropper gets a clinch.
Tropper breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropper pushes Maples up against the cage in a clinch.
Maples misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropper has Maples pressed against the cage, preventing Maples from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tropper has Maples pressed against the cage, preventing Maples from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tropper misses with some punches.
Maples wants to break free but Tropper has control.
Tropper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maples gets the takedown into side control.
Tropper throws Maples to one side and escapes!
Tropper forces Maples back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Maples wants to take the fight to the mat but Tropper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tropper manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tropper finds it's target.
Tropper throws a body punch but Maples moves out of range.
Maples shoots in and drives through. Tropper sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maples dives in for a single leg takedown but Tropper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maples fails with the takedown
and Tropper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tropper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tropper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maples, pushing him back against the cage.
Tropper tries a knee to the head but Maples blocks it.
Tropper manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Maples with that takedown attempt.
Tropper misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropper forces Maples back against the cage and clinches.
Tropper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tropper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maples tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tropper throws a series of punches but Maples avoids them all with ease.
Maples tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maples shoots for a double leg takedown but Tropper sprawls well. He's pushed Maples's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tropper is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Tropper. No joy for Maples on that attempt.
Tropper avoids the head kick by Maples.
Tropper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brian Maples is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tropper closes the distance and pushes Maples back into the cage.
Tropper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tropper has managed to clinch.
Maples looking to stall.
The referee calls for Tropper to work.
The referee calls for Maples to work.
Tropper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropper slows down the pace here.
Maples jumps guard but Tropper stands there with Maples around his waist. Maples gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tropper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tropper 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Tropper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Entreri (ranked 5587 p4p, 493 weight class) and Aylin Shah (ranked 5544 p4p, 487 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 welterweight 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, Artemis Entreri!
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, Aylin Shah!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entreri scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Entreri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Entreri avoids the head kick by Shah.
Entreri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Entreri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Entreri tries to clinch up.
Shah avoids the body shot from Entreri.
Shah tries to keep at a distance but Entreri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Entreri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Entreri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Entreri avoids the body shot from Shah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Shah misses.
Entreri avoids the head kick by Shah.
Entreri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Entreri moves into the clinch successfully.
Entreri tries to pull guard but Shah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Entreri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Entreri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shah walks away with a smile on his face. Entreri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Entreri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Entreri avoids a kick to the body.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses.
Entreri rushes Shah and presses him up against the cage.
Shah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Entreri is defending well for now.
Shah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entreri moves out of range of the strikes.
Aylin Shah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Entreri. That one must have hurt.
Entreri closes the distance and clinches up with Shah, looking for a takedown. Entreri pushes Shah against the cage but Shah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Entreri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Entreri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Entreri. That's going to slow Shah down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entreri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shah stuffs the takedown.
Shah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Entreri tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Shah does no damage.
Entreri scores with a head kick. Shah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shah misses with a low kick.
Shah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Entreri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Entreri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Entreri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shah.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entreri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shah.
Shah is looking to score with low kicks.
Entreri throwing a counter right hand but Shah manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Entreri tries to clinch but Shah is having none of it.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Shah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shah looks to land a combination but Entreri avoids it well.
Shah looks winded!
Shah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Entreri moves in looking to clinch but Shah pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri pushes Shah up against the cage in a clinch.
Entreri manages to break the clinch.
Shah misses with a double jab.
Entreri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shah, pushing him back against the cage.
Entreri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Entreri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shah to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entreri closes the distance and pushes Shah back into the cage.
Entreri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shah throws a punch but it's blocked by Entreri.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Entreri taking a breather.
Entreri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Entreri looking to throw knees to the head but Shah is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aylin Shah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Entreri.
Shah misses the jab.
Entreri tries to clinch but Shah moves out of range.
Shah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Entreri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Entreri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shah pinned against the cage. Shah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entreri instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri misses with a knee strike.
Entreri is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Entreri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entreri breaks the clinch.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
Entreri moves in looking to clinch but Shah pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entreri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shah.
No joy there for Shah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Entreri is looking to clinch.
Entreri moves in looking to clinch but Shah pushes him off.
Shah with a jab.
Entreri looks to land a combination. Shah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shah plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Entreri swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Entreri face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aylin Shah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 5602 p4p, 494 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 5588 p4p, 491 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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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
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, Ivar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lothbrok controls the pace.
Lothbrok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lothbrok is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lothbrok is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lothbrok is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 5546 p4p, 466 weight class) and Scruffy Bushrod (ranked 5616 p4p, 471 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 lightweight 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, Ryland Rasmussen!
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, Scruffy Bushrod!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bushrod is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasmussen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bushrod.
Bushrod misses with a left hand
and Rasmussen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bushrod won't be happy with that.
Bushrod struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bushrod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasmussen.
Bushrod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushrod wants to clinch.
Rasmussen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bushrod sprawls and moves away.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick but Bushrod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rasmussen avoids the body shot from Bushrod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushrod pinned against the cage. Bushrod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bushrod throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rasmussen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bushrod is trying to escape back to his feet but Rasmussen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bushrod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bushrod is not content to let Rasmussen control the position.
Rasmussen taking a breather here.
Rasmussen stands up and beckons Bushrod to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushrod throws a series of punches but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Bushrod.
Rasmussen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Rasmussen seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushrod is looking to control Rasmussen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bushrod avoid being mounted?
Rasmussen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Rasmussen shoots for a takedown but Bushrod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasmussen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bushrod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasmussen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasmussen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bushrod is just out of range.
Bushrod thumps Rasmussen with a low kick.
Bushrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushrod misses with a head kick.
Scruffy Bushrod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushrod. Rasmussen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasmussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushrod.
Bushrod misses with a wild body shot.
Bushrod jabs at Rasmussen's body.
Rasmussen shoots for a takedown but Bushrod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasmussen drives through with a takedown into Bushrod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bushrod has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rasmussen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bushrod to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scruffy Bushrod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rasmussen tries to clinch but Bushrod is having none of it.
Rasmussen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushrod was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasmussen.
Bushrod throws a right hand that Rasmussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasmussen also avoids with ease.
Rasmussen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bushrod checks it well.
Bushrod throws a leg kick but Rasmussen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bushrod swings widly with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
Bushrod wants to sweep here but Rasmussen controlling him for the moment.
Rasmussen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Bushrod is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen wants to get up but he can't break Bushrod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bushrod throws a good cross that connects.
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Bushrod.
No luck for Rasmussen with that takedown attempt.
Bushrod lands a head kick. Rasmussen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushrod. Bushrod obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Bushrod misses.
Bushrod takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bushrod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bushrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasmussen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bushrod did well to prevent Rasmussen getting side control.
Bushrod kicks off Rasmussen and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushrod takes a swing at Rasmussen's ribcage but misses.
Bushrod looks to land a left hand but Rasmussen moved out of range nicely.
Bushrod throws a low kick but Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Bushrod throws a right and a left that Rasmussen avoids nicely.
Bushrod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rasmussen is out of range and Bushrod settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushrod.
Bushrod misses with a double jab.
Bushrod stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushrod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushrod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasmussen's sensitive parts.
A jab from Rasmussen misses.
Rasmussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushrod throws a leg kick
and Rasmussen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rasmussen advances position into side control!
Bushrod is breathing heavily.
Rasmussen takes a little break here. Bushrod wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rasmussen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bushrod's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen trying to control but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
Rasmussen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bushrod looking to control.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushrod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scruffy Bushrod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rasmussen misses with a takedown attempt - Bushrod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bushrod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushrod misses with a looping right.
Rasmussen dives in and scores a takedown into Bushrod's guard.
Rasmussen looking to pass the guard.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushrod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen passes Bushrod's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bushrod is staying active underneath Rasmussen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rasmussen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Bushrod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Rasmussen with that takedown attempt.
Bushrod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasmussen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasmussen is defended easily by Bushrod.
Rasmussen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bushrod swivels and escapes.
Bushrod tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushrod throws a right and a left that Rasmussen avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushrod.
Bushrod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasmussen.
Bushrod wants to counter with a clinch but Rasmussen pushes him away.
Rasmussen shoots in and bounces Bushrod off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
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!
Rasmussen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rasmussen wants to control from the top but Bushrod keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
Rasmussen trying to control but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bushrod misses with a body shot.
Scruffy Bushrod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen misses with a takedown attempt
and Bushrod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rasmussen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Bushrod breaks from the clinch.
Rasmussen goes for a double leg but Bushrod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bushrod continues to drive forward.
Rasmussen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bushrod's waist but Bushrod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasmussen off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushrod.
A big left from Bushrod misses.
Rasmussen tries to counter with a takedown but Bushrod is quick to defend against it.
Bushrod throws a leg kick which misses Rasmussen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasmussen tries to avoid it.
Bushrod feints and then cracks Rasmussen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasmussen down.
Rasmussen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bushrod circles away.
Bushrod scoring well with a low kick there.
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bushrod is looking to get back to is feet but Rasmussen passes into side control.
Rasmussen is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bushrod can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Rasmussen stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scruffy Bushrod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bushrod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scruffy Bushrod!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 5514 p4p, 463 weight class) and Chase Fuchs (ranked 5600 p4p, 469 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 boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine Camacho!
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, Chase Fuchs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho scores with a punch to the head.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuchs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuchs throws out a counter right but Camacho avoids it with no problem.
Fuchs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuchs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Camacho has momentary wrist control but Fuchs slips an elbow through the middle.
Fuchs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuchs lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuchs is in close to Camacho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Camacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuchs is working Camacho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuchs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camacho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camacho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camacho!
Camacho tries to stand but Fuchs is controlling his head.
Fuchs isn't going anywhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho wants to stand but Fuchs is controlling his arm.
Fuchs is holding Camacho down, trying to stall.
Fuchs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuchs keeping his opponent close.
Fuchs is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho wants to stand but Fuchs is controlling his arm.
Fuchs is trying to improve his position.
Fuchs manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fuchs is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Camacho misses with a combination
and Fuchs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Camacho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuchs.
Fuchs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuchs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuchs thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Fuchs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camacho taking some punishment here, with Fuchs in his half guard.
Fuchs winds up and cracks Camacho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fuchs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuchs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fuchs wants to control but Camacho is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chase Fuchs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
Camacho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camacho scores with a punch to the head.
Fuchs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camacho did well to prevent Fuchs getting side control.
Fuchs looks to land a strike but Camacho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fuchs lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuchs postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it.
Fuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuchs landing some decent shots from guard.
Fuchs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camacho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camacho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camacho!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuchs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fuchs wants to improve his position but Camacho is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuchs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fuchs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fuchs is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chase Fuchs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camacho wants to stand but Fuchs has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuchs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fuchs.
Fuchs trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Fuchs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Fuchs from controlling successfully.
Fuchs landing with the ground and pound.
Fuchs wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuchs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fuchs landing with the ground and pound.
Fuchs working some strikes from top position.
Fuchs throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuchs with a nice head shot there.
Fuchs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuchs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuchs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuchs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuchs lands a couple of digs.
Fuchs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chase Fuchs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Fuchs scores with a takedown into Camacho's guard.
Fuchs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuchs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fuchs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuchs wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving.
Fuchs postures up and lands a big shot to Camacho's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuchs distracts Camacho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuchs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camacho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuchs is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuchs scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs landing with the ground and pound.
Fuchs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Camacho covers up, he's hurt! Fuchs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fuchs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fuchs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Fuchs!
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