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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Levens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Lucatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Levens has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Levens!
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, Carlo Lucatelli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucatelli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lucatelli is looking to take a break and control but Levens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levens trying to control here.
Lucatelli tries to pass to full mount but Levens defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucatelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lucatelli is taking a breather. Levens says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Levens wants to control the action here but instead Lucatelli manages to pass to full mount!
Lucatelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Levens tries to lock up and control but Lucatelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucatelli looking to secure an arm triangle but Levens defends it well.
Levens is just holding on here. Lucatelli manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levens prevents Lucatelli from getting a body triangle.
Lucatelli thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Levens just trying to survive but Lucatelli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lucatelli lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Levens staying busy and making it hard for Lucatelli to control.
Levens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lucatelli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levens tries to break free.
Levens has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lucatelli.
Lucatelli is not going to allow Levens to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Lucatelli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Levens is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lucatelli controlling well, preventing Levens from escaping the position.
Even with his hooks in, Lucatelli manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Lucatelli controlling the position well here. Levens rolled but Lucatelli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lucatelli is punishing Levens with strikes - can he finish him?!
What can Levens do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli controlling well, preventing Levens from escaping the position.
Levens trying to control the action but Lucatelli just sinks the hooks in.
Lucatelli looking for the choke but no joy.
Levens trying to control the hands but Lucatelli breaks the grip.
Lucatelli gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lucatelli keeps control of the position easily here as Levens tries to buck him off.
Lucatelli somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli is punishing Levens with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lucatelli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Levens's body.
Lucatelli has his arm under Levens's chin here. Game over son! Lucatelli squeezes tightly and Levens is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlo Lucatelli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Lorenzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Lorenzo!
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, Paul Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey avoids the body shot from Lorenzo.
Nice uppercut there from Lorenzo.
Andre Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one.
Bailey shoots in for a double leg but Lorenzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lorenzo lands a big right hand that sends Bailey crashing to the mat! Lorenzo stays standing though and waves Bailey back to his feet!
It looks like Paul Bailey has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lorenzo sends Bailey crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lorenzo is motioning to the referee to let Bailey up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bailey is rocked!
Lorenzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lorenzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Andre Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bailey.
A combination from Lorenzo does no damage.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Lorenzo lands with an overhand left.
A nice combination there by Bailey.
Lorenzo lands a left and a right that send Bailey crashing to the mat, dazed. Lorenzo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Lorenzo finish him?
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey has a takedown stuffed.
Bailey seems to have recovered his senses.
Bailey looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorenzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lorenzo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bailey sprawling to the canvas! Bailey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lorenzo finish him?!
Lorenzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lorenzo feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Bailey crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Lorenzo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons's entrance music is Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. A fine choice. Daley has chosen Dragonforce-Heroes of our time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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129 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons swinging wildly here.
Daley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daley closes the distance and pushes Timmons back into the cage.
Daley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timmons pulls guard successfully.
Timmons working a defensive guard here.
Timmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daley manages to get himself to full guard.
Timmons trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Timmons controlling from the top position.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons 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.
Timmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daley is looking to stand up but Timmons isn't so interested in that idea.
Timmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Timmons dives into side control.
Timmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Timmons tries for a kimura but Daley is defending well.
Timmons advances to full mount.
Daley taking shots to the head.
Daley is rocked!
Daley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Timmons unloading with bombs!
Daley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daley hang on?
Daley is still in real trouble! Can Timmons finish him?
Timmons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daley hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Daley really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daley seems to have recovered his senses.
Timmons unloading with bombs!
Timmons working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Timmons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Timmons unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Daley wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Timmons celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Timmons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by City and Colour - Comin' Home. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallas Green!
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, Adam Savage!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Savage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Savage blocks a leg kick.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Green counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Adam Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savage. That did some damage!
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a solid body kick.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savage throws a hook but Green blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
A low kick from Savage is predictable there
and Green counters with a nice body kick.
Savage misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savage.
Dallas Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Savage.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick
and Green counters with a big head kick but Savage shrugs it off.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green scores with a push kick.
Savage darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage misses the body punch
and Green counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
Green feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
Dallas Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green throws a one two combo.
Green closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Savage misses with a combination
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Savage misses
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of the head.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a leg kick.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Savage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Green is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Savage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Savage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage looks gassed!
Savage tries to clinch
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Savage in his tracks momentarily.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Savage's torso.
Savage misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savage's knee momentarily.
Savage with a hook.
Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Green to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green with a hook.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Green counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Savage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Green throws a head kick that Savage semi-blocks.
Green misses with a head kick.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage misses with a combination
and Green counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Green plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Savage misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savage. That did some damage!
Savage fails with the takedown
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Savage is predictable there
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Green.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a nice kick to the body.
Savage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Savage down.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savage. That did some damage!
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Savage's torso.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Savage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Green catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Green is looking to slow Savage down with leg kicks.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a solid body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Savage down.
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savage takes a step back to recover.
Savage throws a body kick the misses
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Savage in his tracks momentarily.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a leg kick.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Green pushes Savage away with a front kick.
Green throws a nice head kick!
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
Green scores with a kick to the body.
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savage takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Green finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Green - that will leave a mark!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Green has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savage takes a step back to recover.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
Savage moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green misses with a head kick.
Savage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Savage misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick
and Green counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Savage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Savage.
Green scores with a kick to the body.
Savage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savage misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savage's knee momentarily.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Savage misses
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green cracks the inside of Savage's front leg.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green scores with a nice body kick.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Green finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Green. Savage shrugs it off though.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savage's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Green lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Savage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and Savage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. Savage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dallas Green is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Savage down.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
Savage lands a body shot.
A big left from Savage misses.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Savage's side.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Green.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Savage misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a body kick.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Savage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Green keeps Savage at a distance using the push kick.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a nice body kick.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savage. That did some damage!
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a high kick.
Savage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green throws a nice head kick!
Green scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
Green scores with a nice body kick.
Savage misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Green lands with a nice combination. Savage backs away looking to recover.
Green bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green trying to control the position here.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savage!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Savage's torso.
Savage blocks a head kick by Green.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage throws a head kick that misses
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savage throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Green counters with a solid body kick.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Adam Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Green!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between dark matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, dark matter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Kasper!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
matter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and matter wants it to stay on the feet.
Kasper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasper is looking to clinch.
matter has his takedown stuffed
and Kasper counters with a good low kick that matter was not able to check.
Kasper tries to clinch but matter moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by matter or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasper which made him look bad.
Kasper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and matter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
matter 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.
Kasper pushes matter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
matter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kasper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dark matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
matter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
matter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
matter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasper wanted to stand there but matter had control of the position.
matter keeping moving, preventing Kasper from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasper thows a big elbow that misses.
matter keeping moving, preventing Kasper from controlling successfully.
matter looking for a guillotine here but Kasper defends easily.
Kasper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kasper is looking to clinch but matter is avoiding it.
Kasper shoots in for a takedown but matter shows good takedown defense.
matter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasper counters with a shoot takedown. matter fights it but they end up in guard.
matter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
matter is breathing heavily.
Kasper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with matter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
matter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasper trying to control the position from guard on top but matter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasper stands up and waves to matter to follow him.
Kasper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kasper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
matter shoots and misses
and Kasper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
matter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kasper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kasper is looking to stand up but matter won't let him.
Kasper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
matter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasper wants to control from the top but matter keeps moving.
matter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasper defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasper gets to his feet. matter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and matter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kasper!
Kasper is desperately trying to improve his position but matter has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
matter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kasper is on top in guard.
matter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasper trying to control the position from guard on top but matter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
matter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasper defends it easily.
Kasper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasper wants to get up but he can't break matter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kasper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kasper preventing the sweep.
Kasper got a little sloppy there for a moment and matter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasper has managed to get both his arms back between matter's legs - danger averted.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
matter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kasper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
matter is working an open guard so Kasper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
matter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in matter's guard.
Kasper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kasper moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
matter tries for a takedown but Kasper circles away easily
and Kasper counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dark matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
matter prevents Kasper from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kasper 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!
Kasper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to matter's calf.
matter with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kasper counter with a right hand.
Kasper tries to clinch but matter is having none of it.
Kasper scores a takedown into full mount!
Kasper wants to control the pace but matter is squirming around nicely.
Kasper controlling from the full mount.
matter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kasper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
matter can't escape the position.
matter is working hard here to advance position.
matter is squirming around, avoiding Kasper's attempts to control the action.
John Kasper has got the better of the ground game so far.
matter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
matter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kasper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst matter is controlling him.
matter wants to control from the top but Kasper keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
matter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kasper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of matter, into his guard.
Kasper wants to stand but matter has a closed guard, so he can't 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.
matter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John Kasper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasper trying to control but matter is working from the bottom.
Kasper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Kasper.
matter shoots and misses
and Kasper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kasper trying to control but matter is working from the bottom.
dark matter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasper wants to get up but he can't break matter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kasper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasper 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kasper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Nowicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Nowicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank England!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
England tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nowicki looks to land a right hand but England moved out of range.
England gets a clinch.
Nowicki takes a knee to the side of the body.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowicki tries to break free but England pushes him back against the cage.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England is controlling him.
A knee to the head by England.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch but England keeps him there for the moment.
England putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nowicki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowicki can't break the clinch.
Nowicki working hard to break the clinch.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nowicki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nowicki is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for England.
England connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by England.
A knee to the head by England.
England landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
England lands a knee to the head.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from England.
England crunches a lovely knee into Nowicki's ribcage.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
England utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
England landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch but England keeps him there for the moment.
Nowicki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowicki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
Nowicki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
England has Nowicki pressed against the cage, preventing Nowicki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
England lands a good knee to the midsection. Nowicki won't want to take too many of those.
England with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nowicki tries to break the clinch but England is controlling the position.
England keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowicki's efforts to push away.
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
England scores with a knee to the head.
Nowicki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
Nowicki working hard to break the clinch.
England keeps control of Nowicki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for England.
Nowicki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nowicki working hard to break the clinch.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
England lands a knee to the body.
Nowicki working hard to break the clinch.
England is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowicki is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England is controlling him.
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
England with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nowicki wants to break free but England has control.
Nowicki tries to circle away but England has him pinned against the cage.
England using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowicki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowicki can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
England tries a knee to the head but Nowicki blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nowicki managing to block the knees to the body from England.
Nowicki tries to break the clinch but England is controlling the position.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
England prevents Nowicki from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
England putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nowicki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nowicki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nowicki tries to break the clinch but England is controlling the position.
Nowicki wants to break free but England has control.
England putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nowicki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowicki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nowicki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nowicki scores with a punch to the head.
England fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nowicki, pushing him back against the cage.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nowicki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for England.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
England tries to land knees in the clinch but Nowicki avoids the damage to the body.
Nowicki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
England has Nowicki pressed against the cage, preventing Nowicki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
England with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
England keeps control of Nowicki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
England with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
England prevents Nowicki from breaking the clinch.
Nowicki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowicki wants to get back to striking at distance but England won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
England scores with a knee to the head.
Nowicki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nowicki managing to block the knees to the body from England.
England missing with knees to the body.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch but England keeps him there for the moment.
England tries a knee to the head but Nowicki blocks it.
England trying to land knees to the body.
Nowicki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowicki throws a lazy right hand but England sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nowicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from England.
England moves into the clinch.
England throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nowicki blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowicki working hard to break the clinch.
Nowicki wants to get back to striking at distance but England won't allow it.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
England connects with a knee to the head.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nowicki wants to get back to striking at distance but England won't allow it.
England landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
England prevents Nowicki from breaking the clinch.
Nowicki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowicki is trying to force a seperation but England has the dominant position.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
England working Nowicki over with knees to the body.
Nowicki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nowicki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by England.
Nowicki tries to circle away but England has him pinned against the cage.
England landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nowicki managing to block the knees to the body from England.
England prevents Nowicki from breaking the clinch.
England lands a knee to the head.
Nowicki tries to circle away but England has him pinned against the cage.
England misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
England tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nowicki avoids it.
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England is controlling him.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
England keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowicki's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank England dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
England takes one to the chin there.
England moves into the clinch.
England lands a good knee to the midsection. Nowicki won't want to take too many of those.
Nowicki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowicki throws a series of punches but England avoids them all with ease.
England gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch but England keeps him there for the moment.
England putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nowicki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
England is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
England lands a good knee to the midsection. Nowicki won't want to take too many of those.
Nowicki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
England is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowicki is defending well for now.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
England working Nowicki over with knees to the body.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch but England keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
England lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frank England seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
England lands a knee to the body.
England landing knees to the head.
England tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by England.
England tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowicki managing to block the knees to the body from England.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
England landing some nice looking knees to the body.
England tries to land a knee to the head but Nowicki blocks with his arms.
Nowicki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
England trying to land knees to the body.
Nowicki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from England in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
England tries to land a knee to the head but Nowicki blocks with his arms.
Nowicki wants to break free but England has control.
Nowicki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
England lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
England missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. England obliges.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
England throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nowicki blocks it with crossed arms.
England lands a good knee to the midsection. Nowicki won't want to take too many of those.
England scores a nice knee to the body.
Nowicki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowicki wants to break free but England has control.
England tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
England keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowicki's efforts to push away.
England lands a knee to the head.
England is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowicki is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nowicki can't break the clinch.
England keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowicki's efforts to push away.
Nowicki tries to circle away but England has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from England.
Nowicki tries to break the clinch but England is controlling the position.
England is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
England has Nowicki pressed against the cage, preventing Nowicki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
England with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
England trying to land knees to the body.
England missing with knees to the body.
Nowicki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
England trying to land knees to the body.
Nowicki wants to break free but England has control.
England connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nowicki's face.
England landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
England landing knees to the head.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
England utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
England is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
England with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nowicki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
England has closed the distance and engaged Nowicki in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
England lands a nice knee to the body.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nowicki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nowicki wants to get back to striking at distance but England won't allow it.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowicki is trying to break free.
England prevents Nowicki from breaking the clinch.
England landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. England obliges.
Nowicki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nowicki tries to break free but England pushes him back against the cage.
England scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. England obliges.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
England with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
England lands a good knee to the midsection. Nowicki won't want to take too many of those.
Nowicki can't break the clinch.
England with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England is controlling him.
England putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nowicki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
Nowicki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
England lands a knee to the body.
England connects with a knee to the head.
Nowicki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
England connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nowicki's face.
Nowicki takes a knee to the side of the body.
England trying to land knees to the body.
England has Nowicki pressed against the cage, preventing Nowicki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
England keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowicki's efforts to push away.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
England scores a nice knee to the body.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
England tries to land a knee to the head but Nowicki blocks with his arms.
Nowicki tries to circle away but England has him pinned against the cage.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section.
England with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England is controlling him.
Nowicki tries to break the clinch but England is controlling the position.
England connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nowicki's face.
Nowicki wants to break free but England has control.
England is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
England has Nowicki pressed against the cage, preventing Nowicki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section.
England keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowicki's efforts to push away.
England landing knees to the body.
Nowicki is trying to force a seperation but England has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank England showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nowicki throws a jab but it's blocked by England.
Nowicki throws an overhand right that lands on England's shoulder, as England tries to avoid the shot.
England tries to close the distance and clinch but Nowicki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
England fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nowicki, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowicki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
Nowicki can't break the clinch.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section.
England utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
England connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nowicki's face.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nowicki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
England scores with a knee to the head.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
Nowicki can't break the clinch.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
England putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nowicki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowicki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nowicki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
England landing knees to the body.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch but England keeps him there for the moment.
England with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
England has Nowicki pressed against the cage, preventing Nowicki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
England scores with a knee to the head.
England lands a knee to the body.
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
Nowicki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
England misses with a knee to the head.
Nowicki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
England prevents Nowicki from breaking the clinch.
England lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowicki tries to circle away but England has him pinned against the cage.
England with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by England.
Nowicki is trying to break free.
England scores a nice knee to the body.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
England lands a knee to the head.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for England.
Nowicki tries to break free but England pushes him back against the cage.
England landing knees to the body.
Nowicki is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from England.
England using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowicki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowicki manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
England pushes Nowicki up against the cage in a clinch.
England with a knee to the head.
Nowicki tries to break free but England pushes him back against the cage.
England is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowicki is defending well for now.
England landing knees to the body.
Nowicki tries to break free but England pushes him back against the cage.
England is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowicki is defending well for now.
Nowicki is looking to break free of the clinch but England has double underhooks.
England is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
England with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nowicki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowicki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
England tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
England has Nowicki pressed against the cage, preventing Nowicki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nowicki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
England unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nowicki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nowicki working hard to break the clinch.
England lands a knee to the head.
England throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nowicki blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowicki is trying to break free.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nowicki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England has him pressed against the cage.
England putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nowicki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowicki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
England utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nowicki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
England crunches a lovely knee into Nowicki's ribcage.
Nowicki is trying to force a seperation but England has the dominant position.
England landing knees to the body.
England landing knees to the head.
Nowicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
England landing knees to the head.
Nowicki managing to block the knees to the body from England.
England using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowicki manages to break the clinch.
England is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Nowicki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
England wants to clinch.
England tries to clinch up.
Bob Nowicki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
England is looking to clinch but Nowicki is avoiding it.
Nowicki lands with a straight right. England didn't see that one coming.
England tries to clinch up but Nowicki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowicki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
England is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nowicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract England.
A combination from Nowicki does no damage.
England closes the distance and clinches.
England crunches a lovely knee into Nowicki's ribcage.
England connects with a knee to the head.
England lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Nowicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
England is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
England throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nowicki blocks it with crossed arms.
England with an attempt at a knee that misses.
England is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowicki is defending well for now.
Bob Nowicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nowicki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowicki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowicki tries to break free but England pushes him back against the cage.
England misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowicki.
England looking to throw knees to the head but Nowicki is blocking nicely.
England avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowicki.
England using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowicki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nowicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
England with a knee to the head.
England prevents Nowicki from breaking the clinch.
Nowicki is trying to break the clinch but England is controlling him.
England with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nowicki breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank England comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got England 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank England!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Verona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Humungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verona comes into the arena with Dawn Patrol by The Eliminators blaring out of the sound system. Humungus has chosen My Speech as his entrance music. Lord Humungus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Verona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Humungus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verona misses with the combination.
Humungus slips a jab from Verona.
Andre Verona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verona doesn't manage to clinch there - Humungus circles away.
Verona slips a straight right by Humungus.
Humungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verona throws a big shot that misses.
Verona misses with a wild body shot.
Verona throws a sloppy head kick and Humungus moves out of range easily.
Humungus looks for a takedown but Verona sprawls well.
Verona cracks Humungus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verona moves into range and clinches up with Humungus.
A frustrated look appears on Verona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Humungus stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Humungus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Humungus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humungus is trying to break free.
Verona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Verona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verona gets a clinch.
Humungus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Verona throws an elbow but it misses.
Verona throws an elbow but it misses.
Verona missing with knees to the body.
Humungus managing to block the knees to the body from Verona.
Verona tries to land knees in the clinch but Humungus avoids the damage to the body.
Humungus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Humungus blocks an elbow strike.
Humungus wants a takedown.
Verona landing knees to the head.
Verona throws an elbow but it misses.
Verona throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Humungus lands with a short shot to the head.
Humungus avoids a wild elbow strike from Verona.
Verona breaks the clinch.
Humungus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humungus misses with a leg kick.
Verona throws a lazy right hand but Humungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verona tries to close the distance and clinch but Humungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Verona tries to clinch there but Humungus circles away.
Humungus throws a lazy right hand but Verona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Humungus throws out the jab.
Verona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humungus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humungus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Humungus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Humungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Humungus throws a shot from downtown. Verona moves away and avoids it.
Verona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verona is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verona throws a hook but Humungus blocks it.
Verona misses with a kick to the body.
Verona misses with an uppercut. Humungus saw that one coming.
Andre Verona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Humungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verona.
Verona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Humungus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Humungus staying out of range there.
Verona looks to land a combination. Humungus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Verona tries to close the distance and clinch but Humungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Humungus swinging wildly here.
Verona tries to clinch but Humungus is having none of it.
Verona misses with a wild combination.
Verona connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verona doesn't manage to clinch there - Humungus circles away.
Verona connects with a right hand. Humungus shakes it off.
Humungus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humungus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Verona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verona misses the shot to the body.
Verona misses the jab.
Verona doesn't manage to clinch there - Humungus circles away.
Verona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Verona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Verona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Humungus swats away the attempt to clinch by Verona.
Humungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Verona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Humungus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Verona lands a damaging elbow.
Verona utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Humungus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verona misses with a knee to the head.
Verona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verona lands an elbow inside.
Verona is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Humungus is defending well for now.
Verona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verona misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verona misses with a knee strike.
Verona tries a knee to the head but Humungus blocks it.
Humungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Humungus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Humungus gets control of Verona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Humungus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Humungus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verona wants to control from the top but Humungus keeps moving.
Verona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Humungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Humungus is breathing heavily.
Verona controlling from the top position.
Verona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Humungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humungus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Verona is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Humungus content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verona is working to get back to half guard.
Humungus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Verona can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Verona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Humungus with a couple of short strikes.
Verona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Humungus on the ground.
The referee warns Verona that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Humungus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humungus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verona is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humungus misses with a head shot.
Humungus thowing shots but they're missing.
Verona is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Verona wants to hold on but Humungus pushes him away.
Verona is trying desperately to improve position.
Verona is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Verona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Verona in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Verona holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Humungus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Verona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Humungus cracks Verona with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Verona is rocked!
Humungus is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Verona is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lord Humungus!
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