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EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierce Freeman (ranked 3945 p4p, 3958 weight class) and Greg Pearson (ranked 358 p4p, 480 weight class). Freeman comes to the cage accompanied by Hammerhead Entrance Song. On his way into the cage it seems that Pierce Freeman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pierce Freeman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierce Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Freeman controls the action.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.
Pearson tries a body shot but Freeman blocks it.
Pearson tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
Freeman is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freeman has his back to the cage.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a hook to the body
and Freeman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a right hand to the body.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage.
Freeman taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearson thinking.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Pearson misses with a jab to the body
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Freeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Pierce Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Freeman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freeman punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Freeman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Freeman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Freeman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Freeman throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pierce Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierce Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Freeman.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Freeman misses its target.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pearson pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freeman takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson gets the takedown into side control.
Pearson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is continuing to stall.
Freeman tries to bench press Pearson off him but Pearson keeps the position.
Pearson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freeman looks to move to half guard but instead Pearson has passed into mount! Damn!
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pearson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pearson lands a heavy elbow.
Pearson 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.
Pearson working Freeman over with strikes here.
Pearson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Freeman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Freeman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Freeman thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Freeman works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freeman duly obliges.
Freeman lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Pearson with the counter takedown but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Pearson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman gets caught flat footed, as Pearson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pearson stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greg Pearson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson working the ground and pound from side control.
Freeman taking a bit of punishment here - Pearson scoring with strikes.
Pearson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Freeman down.
Pearson scoring with punches and elbows.
Freeman defending against the ground and pound.
Pearson scores with punches from side control.
Pearson working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson taking a breather here.
Freeman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pearson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson working the ground and pound.
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
Freeman wants to control but Pearson postures up.
Freeman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Pearson slows the pace down.
Pearson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Freeman is looking to regain half guard here but Pearson keeps moving and retains side control.
Freeman is working hard here to advance position.
Pearson tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pearson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Pearson.
I think Pearson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Pearson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Geits (ranked 3514 p4p, 25059 weight class) and Trip Mcgee (ranked 421 p4p, 582 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasha Geits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trip Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgee wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geits.
Despite the aggression on Mcgee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgee fails to land the takedown.
Geits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgee tries to avoid it but Geits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgee to the ground. Mcgee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Geits.
Geits will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgee instigates a clinch.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgee wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Geits with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Geits blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Geits blocks the low kick.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geits throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mcgee gets a clinch.
Mcgee throws a head punch that misses.
Geits can't break the clinch.
Geits tries to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Geits working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Geits clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Geits trying to control the hands but Mcgee breaks the grip.
Mcgee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Geits knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Geits for a finish.
Geits has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mcgee.
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.
Mcgee working for the choke.
Geits trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Geits is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mcgee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Geits trying to control the hands but Mcgee won't let him.
Geits is in bad spot here.
Good control from Mcgee.
Geits rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geits trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Geits looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Mcgee 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgee is thwarting Geits's attempts to control the position.
Mcgee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Geits reverses the position - he's now on top in Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geits gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Geits landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcgee goes for a double leg but Geits avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geits continues to drive forward.
Mcgee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geits's waist but Geits gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgee off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Geits misses the target.
Geits has a takedown stuffed.
Geits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geits throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Geits moves in looking to clinch but Mcgee pushes him off.
Mcgee pushes Geits up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geits tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Mcgee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgee as Geits shoots in.
Mcgee forces Geits back against the cage and clinches.
Geits wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Mcgee to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geits tries to avoid it but Mcgee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geits to the ground. Geits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgee as he jumps to the side.
Mcgee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Geits closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pasha Geits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geits pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcgee back to the cage. Geits follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Geits misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee looks for a takedown but Geits sprawls well.
Geits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgee is looking for a takedown.
Geits is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geits is defended easily by Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Geits sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Geits.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geits's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geits tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgee is able to avoid easily.
Geits misses with a double jab.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Geits sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geits defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Geits sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geits throws a big counter combination but Mcgee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgee tries to sprawl out of it but Geits keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgee sprawls well. Mcgee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geits gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasha Geits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geits misses with a wild combination.
Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geits is trying to pull guard but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Geits looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pasha Geits 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. 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.
Mcgee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geits or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgee, which made it look bad.
Mcgee throws a big counter head kick but Geits avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Geits.
Geits gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcgee moves into the clinch.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgee somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee drives through and clinches with Geits against the cage.
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geits's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geits fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Geits sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Geits sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geits lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgee's sensitive parts.
Mcgee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Geits is trying to control Mcgee's posture but Mcgee avoids it.
Trip Mcgee has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Geits's face as Mcgee controls the position.
Mcgee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Geits gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geits trying to hold on to Mcgee's head to control him but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee throwing shots but Geits is blocking nicely.
Geits gets back to full guard.
Geits is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgee is controlling him.
Geits looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geits working for a triangle but Mcgee defends it easily.
Geits working a defensive guard here.
Geits wants to stand but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Geits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Geits is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcgee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Geits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Geits shoots in and drives through. Mcgee sprawls well.
Geits scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geits as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pasha Geits.
I think Geits has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Geits!
A relieved looking Pasha Geits thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Zeppelin (ranked 4262 p4p, 25067 weight class) and Jezro Silver (ranked 513 p4p, 674 weight class). Jezro Silver has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle Zeppelin's chin.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Zeppelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jezro Silver!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver lands a really nice looking cross but Zeppelin seems unphased.
 It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Zeppelin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeppelin showed some decent athleticism there.
Zeppelin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zeppelin controlling his opponent.
Silver is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeppelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeppelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zeppelin cracks Silver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zeppelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silver is looking to escape.
Zeppelin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin raining down shots from the mount!
Silver tries to reverse the position but Zeppelin maintains control.
Silver doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Silver tries to hold on but Zeppelin postures up.
Silver tries to reverse the position but Zeppelin maintains control.
Silver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Silver can't escape the position.
Zeppelin content just to control the position here.
Silver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zeppelin stands up and beckons Silver to join him on the feet.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and Zeppelin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zeppelin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silver uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zeppelin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver working some strikes from top position.
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Silver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silver postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Zeppelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zeppelin staying out of range there.
Silver throws a right hand that Zeppelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Zeppelin also avoids with ease.
Silver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zeppelin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silver.
Zeppelin slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeppelin's half guard.
Zeppelin is trying to stand back up but Silver is controlling him
Zeppelin connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Zeppelin wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
Silver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silver passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zeppelin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeppelin is looking to escape.
Zeppelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyle Zeppelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver lands with some strikes.
A big strike lands for Silver! That's really hurt Zeppelin and he's turned his back - Silver keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Silver jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jezro Silver!
After winning the bout, Jezro Silver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Viva (ranked 5829 p4p, 3476 weight class) and Krisp Enwah (ranked 599 p4p, 437 weight class). Enwah has chosen โWhateverโ as his entrance music. Tony Viva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Viva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krisp Enwah!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viva lands with an uppercut that bounces Enwah off the cage and back into range.
Viva misses with a few strikes there.
Viva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enwah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Viva!
Viva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Viva tries to bench press Enwah off him but Enwah keeps the position.
Viva is trying to control Enwah's posture but Enwah avoids it.
Enwah tries to score with some ground and pound. Viva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Viva wants to control but Enwah postures up.
Viva is being controlled here.
Enwah working the ground and pound.
Viva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Enwah is controlling him well.
Viva looking for a sweep but Enwah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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!
Viva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Enwah tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Viva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enwah on the ground.
Viva is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enwah looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Enwah.
Enwah prevents Viva from getting the reversal.
Viva is breathing heavily.
Enwah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Viva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Enwah postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Viva in real trouble here! The ref calls for Viva to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisp Enwah!
A victorious Krisp Enwah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Henry (ranked 3587 p4p, 3117 weight class) and Austin Weaver (ranked 470 p4p, 413 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Henry!
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, Austin Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Henry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry checks the leg kick.
Henry slips under a jab.
Weaver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a head kick that Weaver semi-blocks.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Weaver, not yet.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Henry wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver controlling Henry's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Austin Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Weaver sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry throws a push kick but Weaver slaps the foot to one side.
Weaver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henry tries to counter by clinching up but Weaver breaks away and moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weaver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weaver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Weaver scores with the left hand. Henry knows he should have avoided that one.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
Weaver misses with a hook.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Weaver, which made it look bad.
Henry takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry slips a jab from Weaver.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Weaver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver checks a leg kick.
Weaver throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
A short right from Weaver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Weaver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Weaver as he connects with a hook.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weaver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weaver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henry.
Larry Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry slips a straight right by Weaver.
Henry lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
Henry tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weaver, as that shot connected.
Weaver misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a double jab
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Henry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver misses with a looping right.
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
A jab lands there for Weaver.
Larry Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver misses the jab.
Austin Weaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry defending well as Weaver loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry moves away from the strike by Weaver.
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Weaver blocks a body shot from Henry.
Henry tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Weaver blocks it.
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Weaver, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Weaver - just one landing.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
Weaver throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Weaver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henry throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Henry slips under a jab from Weaver.
Henry moves out of range as Weaver strikes.
Henry misses with a body kick.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weaver swivels and escapes.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
Weaver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver lands a really nice looking cross but Henry seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver works the jab nicely.
Weaver with the inside leg kick.
Weaver instigates a clinch.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weaver swivels and escapes.
Weaver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weaver scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weaver misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Henry slips a jab from Weaver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry misses with a double jab.
Henry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weaver cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weaver moves into the clinch.
Weaver dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
Weaver stalling against the cage.
Weaver just leaning against Henry, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
A short uppercut from Henry.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry avoids it.
Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weaver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henry drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Weaver misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver is leaning against Henry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Henry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Weaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weaver avoids it.
A short right from Weaver.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weaver throws an elbow but misses.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henry avoiding damage as Weaver throws knees to the body.
Weaver landing knees to the head.
Weaver pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weaver lands a body punch.
Weaver scores with a shot to the side of Henry's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weaver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Weaver sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry throws a combination that misses
and Weaver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Weaver scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry.
Weaver throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Weaver.
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Weaver scores with a hook.
Weaver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weaver.
Henry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver throws out a powerful jab.
Henry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
Weaver punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry walks into a straight right hand from Weaver.
Weaver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weaver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weaver jabs Henry right on the nose. Henry blinks but takes it well.
 Henry is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weaver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.
Weaver moves into the clinch.
Henry can't break the clinch.
Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Weaver.
Weaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Henry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Weaver.
The referee calls for Weaver to work.
Weaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin Weaver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
Weaver cracks Henry with a nice body shot.
Weaver lands with a short shot to the head.
Weaver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weaver gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Austin Weaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weaver as Henry tries to tie him up.
Weaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weaver 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Weaver!
Austin Weaver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hunt (ranked 3180 p4p, 3829 weight class) and Dusty Sleeth (ranked 387 p4p, 407 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Hunt!
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, Dusty Sleeth!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sleeth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Sleeth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleeth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt trying to control the action but Sleeth is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleeth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunt trying to control the action but Sleeth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Sleeth manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sleeth wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Sleeth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt distracts Sleeth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Our spies down at at Deep waters inform us that Sleeth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sleeth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sleeth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sleeth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sleeth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sleeth is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Hunt postures up.
Sleeth trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sleeth trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sleeth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hunt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sleeth works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sleeth has his hands clasped together around Hunt's back. He's all about the action.
Sleeth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sleeth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Sleeth keeps moving.
Sleeth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.
Sleeth trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sleeth is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleeth is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleeth on the ground.
Sleeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is looking for a triangle here but Sleeth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hunt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Sleeth with an uppercut!
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sleeth or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Sleeth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Sleeth persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sleeth!
Sleeth gets back to half guard.
Sleeth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth trying to control but Hunt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hunt misses with a head shot. Sleeth uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sleeth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sleeth is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Sleeth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sleeth landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleeth can do to turn this around?
Sleeth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Sleeth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ethan Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt wants to stand up but Sleeth is controlling him.
Sleeth chips away with some ground and pound.
Sleeth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sleeth content to stall in guard here.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sleeth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controls Sleeth momentarily but Sleeth frees himself.
Sleeth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt pushes Sleeth off and gets back to his feet.
Sleeth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sleeth postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Sleeth is proving a slippery customer.
Sleeth 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.
Sleeth stops Hunt from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sleeth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Sleeth is having none of it.
Sleeth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Sleeth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Sleeth is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sleeth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt wants to stand but Sleeth is controlling the position.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Sleeth manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dusty Sleeth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sleeth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sleeth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Sleeth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunt trying to control but Sleeth postures up.
Sleeth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sleeth manages to mount him!
Sleeth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sleeth lands with some strikes.
Sleeth with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth lands a nice shot to the head.
Sleeth avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Sleeth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sleeth with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sleeth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sleeth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sleeth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
You get the feeling that Hunt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Sleeth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hunt tries to hold on but Sleeth postures up.
Sleeth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A big strike lands for Sleeth! That's really hurt Hunt and he's turned his back - Sleeth keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sleeth jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Sleeth!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepetinho Perez (ranked 5275 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Tony Spade (ranked 423 p4p, 327 weight class). Spade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Better View kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepetinho Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Spade!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Spade feints a jab promting Perez to slip. Spade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spade stuns Perez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Tony Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez clinches.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perez obliges.
Perez tries to circle away but Spade has him pinned against the cage.
Spade prevents a body shot from Perez.
Spade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spade's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez slips a straight right by Spade.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spade lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Spade.
Spade lands with a cross.
Spade throws a series of strikes that have Perez backpedaling.
Perez staying out of range there.
Spade throws an overhand right that drops Perez like a sack of potatoes! Spade dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Spade!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Spade made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ๐๏ธ, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 6066 p4p, 4815 weight class) and Leonidas Dominguez (ranked 575 p4p, 522 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Vaso de Cristal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidas Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakuzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez darts in and clinches Kakuzo up against the cage.
Dominguez is trying to pull guard but Kakuzo has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kakuzo to keep the fight standing.
Kakuzo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dominguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dominguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kakuzo defends well.
Dominguez looking for a guillotine here but Kakuzo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Kakuzo tries to pass.
Kakuzo is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuzo defends it easily.
Dominguez looking for a guillotine here but Kakuzo defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dominguez.
Dominguez is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Kakuzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez tries to buck Kakuzo off but Kakuzo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo works to advance to full mount. Dominguez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dominguez wants to control but Kakuzo is having none of it.
Kakuzo throws some wild stikes that Dominguez manages to avoid easily.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Kakuzo isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuzo fails to move to back control.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
Kakuzo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dominguez tries to lock up and control but Kakuzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuzo working for a guillotine from mount but Dominguez is in no mood to give up.
Dominguez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kakuzo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dominguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kakuzo tries to strike from the bottom.
Dominguez pushes down on Kakuzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez prevents Kakuzo from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominguez is working for a submission of some sort.
Kakuzo is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kakuzo avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nakagome Kakuzo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dominguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Dominguez pulls guard successfully.
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuzo forces his way into half guard.
Kakuzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.
Dominguez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Kakuzo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez is controlling Kakuzo's posture.
Dominguez controls Kakuzo momentarily but Kakuzo frees himself.
Dominguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dominguez.
Kakuzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dominguez, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kakuzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
Kakuzo tries to move to mount but Dominguez blocks the move with his legs.
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuzo from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Kakuzo postures up.
Kakuzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dominguez defending well though.
Kakuzo is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuzo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dominguez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kakuzo has cracked it and Dominguez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kakuzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nakagome Kakuzo!
In defeat, Leonidas Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I trained hard but it didn’t work out. He’s a great opponent and today just wasn’t my day. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nicholson (ranked 2825 p4p, 3354 weight class) and Jack Messervey (ranked 375 p4p, 448 weight class). Nicholson comes into the arena with We Will Rock You blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Peter Nicholson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Messervey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Nicholson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messervey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messervey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicholson lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicholson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Messervey. Messervey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Messervey throws a leg kick but Nicholson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Messervey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicholson lands a nice looking body shot.
Messervey misses with a jab to the body
letting Nicholson counter with a right hand.
Messervey connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicholson lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Messervey misses with a combination
and Nicholson counters with a left to the body.
Messervey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey looks winded!
Nicholson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Messervey in his tracks.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicholson lands a hook that stumbles Messervey back into the cage. Nicholson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Messervey to the canvas! Nicholson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Messervey has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Nicholson waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ๐๏ธ's logo in front of the cameras.
Jack Messervey spoke after the fight, saying 'That's not Bussin'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 1535 p4p, 2629 weight class) and Kody Dangerfield (ranked 165 p4p, 272 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Polo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kody Dangerfield!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Polo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dangerfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dangerfield passes Polo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Polo is positioning himself well to prevent Dangerfield advancing to mount.
Polo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield seems to be working for a kimura but Polo defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield is pressing down on Polo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polo is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo wants to get back to full guard.
Polo is in trouble now - Dangerfield has advanced to mount!
Dangerfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dangerfield controlling from the full mount.
Polo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Polo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Polo shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kody Dangerfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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