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EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Duarte (ranked 24735 p4p, 4584 weight class) and Derek Hunter (ranked 617 p4p, 517 weight class). Francisco Duarte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte tries a head kick but it misses.
Duarte takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Duarte to work.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Duarte.
Duarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duarte drives through and clinches with Hunter against the cage.
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duarte throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Duarte.
 It looks like Derek Hunter has been cut.
Duarte misses with a double jab.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Duarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooh!!! Duarte has knocked Hunter down with a huge combo! Duarte steps away and waves a wobbly Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Hunter is rocked!
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duarte, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Duarte backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duarte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duarte throws a big counter combination but Hunter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunter tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Duarte gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Duarte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Hunter gets control of Duarte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duarte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duarte wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Duarte pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Duarte slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duarte is aware though and is defending well.
Duarte stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duarte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Duarte.
A combination from Duarte does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Duarte tightens his grip and picks Hunter up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunter manages to land in guard.
Hunter working for a triangle but Duarte defends it easily.
Hunter working for a triangle but Duarte defends it easily.
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Duarte defends easily.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Duarte pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
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!
Hunter looking for a triangle here. Duarte is fighting it but it looks tight! Hunter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Duarte is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derek Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Fendley (ranked 4553 p4p, 4711 weight class) and Tai Kina (ranked 540 p4p, 550 weight class). Fendley comes into the arena with "Droppin' Plates" by Disturbed blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Fendley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tai Kina!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fendley tries to close the distance and clinch but Kina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fendley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kina as he avoids it easily.
Kina feints the counter takedown.
Fendley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kina is fending him off so far but Fendley persists. Nope, Kina circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fendley is defended easily by Kina.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Fendley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fendley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fendley dives in and grabs Kina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kina pushes down on Fendley's head and hops out.
Fendley fails with the takedown
and Kina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kina wants it to stay on the feet.
Kina wants to counter the offense by Fendley and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fendley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kina scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kina with a nice head shot there.
Fendley is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fendley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kina stays in close to Fendley's body and controls the position.
Kina stands up over Fendley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kina working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kina postures up and lands a big shot to Fendley's brow.
Kina working some strikes from top position.
Kina is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Kina might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fendley's head.
Kina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kina working some strikes from top position.
Fendley can't keep his opponent in guard - Kina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kina working Fendley over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kina 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.
Kina is controlling the pace.
Fendley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fendley has hold of Kina's hands but Kina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fendley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fendley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kina connects with a couple of short punches.
Kina is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kina postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fendley controlling the position.
Kina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fendley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fendley ducks under a wild hook from Kina.
Fendley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina landing a few strikes.
Kina in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kina grinds an elbow into Fendley's temple.
Fendley is trying to control Kina's posture but Kina avoids it.
Fendley trying to remain calm as Kina controls from the top position.
Tai Kina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fendley is looking for a sweep.
Kina is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fendley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kina working the ground and pound.
 Fendley is rocked!
Kina scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Fendley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kina taking a breather here.
Kina lands a nice forearm strike.
Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fendley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kina lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fendley down.
Kina working the ground and pound.
Kina scoring with punches and elbows.
Kina lands an elbow.
Fendley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kina's best efforts.
Kina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Kina has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kina 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.
Fendley is trying to control but Kina passes into side control!
Kina looks up at the clock and then as Fendley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kina smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fendley is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kina is chipping away with strikes.
Kina is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fendley is trying to escape and Kina transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fendley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kina! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tai Kina!
A less than humble Tai Kina misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Messervey (ranked 5081 p4p, 3904 weight class) and Kendall Boone (ranked 567 p4p, 501 weight class). Kendall Boone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Messervey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Boone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone shoots in but Messervey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Messervey pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Messervey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boone can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Messervey.
Boone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Messervey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.
Boone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messervey smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone shoots in for a takedown but Messervey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Messervey obliges.
Still in the clinch, Messervey scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messervey drives through and clinches with Boone against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Messervey is pressed up against the cage. Boone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Messervey down to the mat. Messervey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messervey pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Boone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Messervey lands with a right to the head.
Messervey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone.
Messervey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boone or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messervey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
Messervey breaks the clinch.
Messervey has managed to clinch.
Boone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Messervey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Messervey has Boone pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messervey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone.
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messervey rushes Boone and presses him up against the cage.
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messervey instigates a clinch.
Messervey stalling.
Boone looking for a takedown.
Boone is trying to pull guard but Messervey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Messervey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Messervey counters with a good low kick that Boone was not able to check.
Messervey moves into the clinch successfully.
Messervey stalling against the cage.
Messervey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head.
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messervey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Messervey has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Messervey digs a right hand into Boone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boone's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey lands an elbow inside that Boone shrugs off.
Messervey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the cage.
Boone trying to stall but Messervey improves his position.
Messervey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Messervey has Boone pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Messervey gets underhooks to prevent Boone's takedown attempt.
Messervey slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messervey landing knees to the body.
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messervey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boone won't be happy with that.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.
Messervey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Messervey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Messervey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boone tries to bench press Messervey off him but Messervey keeps the position.
Boone sneaks back into half guard.
We've been informed that Boone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boone trying to hold on to Messervey's head to control him but Messervey postures up.
Boone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Messervey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Messervey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Messervey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Boone trying to hold on to Messervey's head to control him but Messervey postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messervey moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Boone.
Messervey is working Boone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Messervey scoring with punches and elbows.
Messervey staying calm.
Messervey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boone misses with a takedown
and Messervey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Messervey.
Messervey manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messervey stuffs the takedown attempt from Boone. Boone gets slowly back to his feet.
Messervey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Messervey instigates a clinch.
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
Boone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messervey circles away.
Jack Messervey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone shoots in for a takedown but Messervey shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messervey has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Boone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Messervey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boone.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messervey lands with a right to the head.
Boone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Messervey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Messervey walks away with a smile on his face. Boone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Messervey. Messervey maintains the clinch.
Boone trying to stall but Messervey improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Messervey.
Messervey stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Messervey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boone misses with a takedown attempt - Messervey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Messervey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone dives in and grabs Messervey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messervey pushes down on Boone's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey working Boone over with knees to the body.
Messervey is struggling to control the position.
Messervey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kendall Boone has been cut.
Boone tries to pull guard but Messervey won't allow it.
Messervey lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messervey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone has had enough of the clinch but Messervey keeps him there for the moment.
Messervey lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Messervey.
Boone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boone can't break the clinch.
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Boone
and Messervey moves into the clinch.
Boone can't get the takedown.
Messervey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Messervey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Messervey lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messervey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kendall Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messervey cracks Boone with a nice body shot.
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messervey moves into the clinch successfully.
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messervey rushes Boone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Messervey.
Boone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Messervey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messervey 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Willdoit (ranked 3415 p4p, 3824 weight class) and Carleton Starling (ranked 451 p4p, 492 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Willdoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carleton Starling!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willdoit connects with a nice looking jab.
Starling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willdoit's waist but Willdoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starling off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Willdoit. No joy for Starling on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Willdoit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Willdoit lands with a shot to the body.
Willdoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Willdoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Willdoit lands the left hand.
Starling is looking to clinch but Willdoit is avoiding it.
Starling with a poor takedown
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Starling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willdoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Starling clinches up against the cage.
Willdoit is trying to stall.
Starling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willdoit scores with a push kick.
Willdoit is looking to land body kicks.
Starling with the counter takedown but Willdoit avoids it easily.
Willdoit cracks Starling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Willdoit connects with a crisp jab.
Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Starling misses with a combination
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Willdoit moves out of range of the leg kick from Starling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Starling checks it.
Starling blocks the body kick.
Steve Willdoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Willdoit scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willdoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Starling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willdoit blocks a head kick by Starling.
Starling with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Starling looks winded!
Willdoit lands a front kick.
Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Starling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Willdoit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willdoit.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Starling's side.
Willdoit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Starling tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Willdoit counters with a nice body kick.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willdoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starling's hands.
Carleton Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starling fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Willdoit.
Willdoit pushes Starling away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Carleton Starling 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!
Willdoit cracks Starling with a good jab.
Willdoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Starling is rocked!
Starling throws a leg kick that misses.
Starling moves forwards but Willdoit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Starling is still on wobbly legs! Can Willdoit finish him?
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Willdoit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starling seems to have recovered his senses.
Willdoit digs a good hook to Starling's body.
Starling takes a swing at Willdoit's ribcage but misses.
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Willdoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starling.
Willdoit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Willdoit scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carleton Starling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Starling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willdoit.
Starling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carleton Starling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starling has a takedown stuffed.
Starling shoots for a takedown but Willdoit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willdoit throws a leg kick which misses Starling's front leg but catches the back leg as Starling tries to avoid it.
Willdoit throws a jab when Starling was well out of range.
Starling dives in and grabs Willdoit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Willdoit pushes down on Starling's head and hops out.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willdoit - that will leave a mark!
Starling shoots in for a double leg but Willdoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willdoit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Willdoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Starling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Willdoit. That snapped Starling's head back.
Starling is breathing heavily.
Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willdoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Willdoit scores with the left hand. Starling knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Starling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Willdoit - the referee stops the clock and Starling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Willdoit. Starling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Starling tries for a takedown but Willdoit circles away easily
letting Willdoit counter with a right hand.
A jab from Willdoit does it's job there.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Willdoit scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Willdoit does it's job there.
Willdoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Starling tries to clinch but Willdoit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Willdoit lands with a nice body kick.
Starling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Willdoit.
Willdoit throws out a powerful jab.
Starling blocks a head kick by Willdoit.
Starling is trying desperately to land a takedown but Willdoit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Starling.
Starling slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Willdoit. No joy for Starling on that attempt.
Starling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Starling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willdoit - that will leave a mark!
Starling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Willdoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Willdoit blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starling misses with a hook
enabling Willdoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Willdoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Willdoit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starling.
Starling fails with the takedown.
It appears Willdoit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Starling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Willdoit lands a front kick.
Willdoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willdoit can pounce on him.
Willdoit throws a body kick that misses.
Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willdoit counters with a straight right hand.
Starling shoots in looking for a takedown but Willdoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willdoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Willdoit lands a jab.
Willdoit cracks Starling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Starling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Willdoit tenderised Starling's leg. Starling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Willdoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Willdoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starling's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carleton Starling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Willdoit. That's going to slow Starling down.
Starling fails with the takedown
and Willdoit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Willdoit thumps Starling with a low kick.
Starling moves into the clinch.
Willdoit stalls.
Willdoit prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Willdoit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Willdoit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willdoit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starling up against the cage.
Willdoit is trying to maintain a safe position but Starling gets an underhook and turns Willdoit into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Willdoit.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Starling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willdoit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Willdoit connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Starling is predictable there
and Willdoit counters with a leg kick.
Starling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willdoit pushes Starling away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Willdoit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starling was well out of range. Poor timing from Willdoit.
Starling looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Willdoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starling fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
Willdoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling walks into a stiff left hand from Willdoit.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Willdoit catches Starling right on the button with a cross.
Starling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starling swinging wildly here.
Willdoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Willdoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Starling tries to clinch but Willdoit moves out of range.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Starling clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Starling being controlled against the cage.
Starling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit breaks the clinch.
Willdoit jabs Starling right on the nose. Starling blinks but takes it well.
Willdoit blocks a head kick by Starling.
Starling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willdoit circles away.
Starling tries for a takedown but Willdoit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Willdoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Willdoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starling.
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!
Starling misses with a takedown
and Willdoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carleton Starling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Willdoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Starling throws a lazy body kick
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Willdoit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Willdoit!
Steve Willdoit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Paiwia (ranked 2371 p4p, 5790 weight class) and Caleb Paterson (ranked 304 p4p, 572 weight class). Caleb Paterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Paiwia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caleb Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson tries for a takedown but Paiwia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paterson with a poor takedown
and Paiwia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paiwia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manny Paiwia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Paterson.
Paterson goes for a double leg but Paiwia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paiwia continues to drive forward.
Paiwia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Paiwia. No joy for Paterson on that attempt.
Paiwia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paiwia counters with a stiff right hand.
Paiwia closes the distance and clinches.
Paterson tries to pull guard but Paiwia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paterson fails to pull guard.
Paterson jumps guard and drags Paiwia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paiwia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paiwia slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paiwia passes to full mount!
Paterson tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Paiwia has taken his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiwia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Paterson doesn't escape.
Paiwia has the hooks in. Paterson is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Paiwia passes his arm under Paterson's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Paterson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Paiwia!
After the fight, Manny Paiwia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gloves (ranked 2788 p4p, 3744 weight class) and Thiago Braga (ranked 358 p4p, 447 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Gloves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Braga!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloves throws a hook to the side of Braga's head but Braga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gloves looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Braga with the counter takedown but Gloves avoids it easily.
Braga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gloves.
Braga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gloves defends it well.
Gloves throws a looping overhand right but Braga ducks down to avoid it.
Gloves tries to bum rush Braga with a series of wild strikes but Braga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gloves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gloves duly obliges.
It looks like Thiago Braga has been cut.
Gloves connects with the punch.
Buster Gloves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braga was well out of range. Poor timing from Gloves.
Braga with the counter takedown but Gloves avoids it easily.
Gloves with a nice cross.
Gloves drops Braga with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gloves follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Gloves!
Buster Gloves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Puck (ranked 3162 p4p, 3169 weight class) and Greg Pearson (ranked 404 p4p, 406 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Puck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puck thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Puck moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Puck throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson takes a swing at Puck's ribcage but misses.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puck missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Puck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Puck.
Puck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a hook but Puck blocks it.
Pearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolfgang Puck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puck with a jab.
Puck pushes Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puck's elbow.
Puck lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries a body shot but Puck blocks it.
Puck has Pearson pushed against the cage.
Puck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puck blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Puck breaks from the clinch.
Puck lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puck, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Puck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Puck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puck throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Puck lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puck lands a jab to the nose.
Puck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puck 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 Pearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puck misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Puck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Pearson is rocked!
Puck connects with a stiff jab that staggers Pearson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfgang Puck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Bloomer (ranked 2614 p4p, 2607 weight class) and Matto Hyrra (ranked 361 p4p, 360 weight class). Marcus Bloomer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Bloomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrra takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyrra.
Hyrra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hyrra shoots and misses
and Bloomer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloomer forces Hyrra back against the cage and clinches.
Hyrra breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Bloomer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyrra doesn't seem phased though.
Hyrra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloomer digs a right hand underneath Hyrra's ribcage. Hyrra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hyrra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bloomer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Bloomer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloomer slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyrra lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrra trying to control the pace.
Bloomer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bloomer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra is taking a breather. Bloomer 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.
Hyrra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bloomer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hyrra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Hyrra!
Matto Hyrra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trappy Trapperson (ranked 3127 p4p, 2773 weight class) and Craig Thornton (ranked 400 p4p, 358 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trappy Trapperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Thornton!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Thornton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton misses with a two punch combination.
Trapperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Thornton is predictable there
and Trapperson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thornton!
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.
Thornton reaches up around Trapperson's neck trying to control. But Trapperson takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Thornton! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Thornton is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Trapperson celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trappy Trapperson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chester Nimitz (ranked 1619 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Giovanni De Rossi (ranked 249 p4p, 241 weight class). De Rossi has chosen Paky - Blauer as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Giovanni De Rossi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chester Nimitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nimitz shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rossi gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Nimitz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nimitz to keep the fight standing.
Nimitz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Nimitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rossi jumps guard but Nimitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Rossi decides to pull guard.
Nimitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nimitz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at The Italian Job inform us that De Rossi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nimitz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Rossi's body to avoid the submission. De Rossi has instead reached around Nimitz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Rossi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi is the new middleweight champion!
Giovanni De Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now I wanna make probably an obvious callout, but Chester you were waitting for an opponent for some time already so here I am to give you that opportunity to prove yourself but I am here also to take your title away and become a champion.'.
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