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NYF Fight Night 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animo Anito (ranked 2563 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Jon Miocic (ranked 298 p4p, 346 weight class). Miocic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here We Go! - Lil Nas X. Animo Anito had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Miocic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anito sets himself, and Miocic steps forward looking for the clinch! Anito avoids it this time.
Anito throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Miocic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miocic throws a lazy uppercut
and Anito counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miocic! Anito lets Miocic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Miocic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miocic fails with the takedown.
Miocic connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anito throws the left hand but Miocic avoids the punch easily.
Miocic feints the counter takedown.
Anito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anito dances in with a quick combination. Miocic is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Anito snaps Miocic's head back. Miocic stumbles backwards against the cage. Anito steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Miocic's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Miocic just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Animo Anito!
A very excited looking Animo Anito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jon Miocic stepped up to the mic, saying 'This opponent made me train harder than I ever have before. If this is how it ends, so be it. Hats off to my opponent!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Frieberg (ranked 1948 p4p, 24433 weight class) and Kane Point (ranked 238 p4p, 546 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Frieberg!
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, Kane Point!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point slaps away a takedown attempt from Frieberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frieberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Point's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Point working a defensive guard here.
Frieberg throwing strikes but missing.
Point trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frieberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg throwing strikes but missing.
Frieberg is in close to Point's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frieberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point is controlling Frieberg's posture.
Point is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frieberg is controlling him.
Frieberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frieberg looking to pass the guard.
Frieberg won't allow Point to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frieberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frieberg stands up over Point, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frieberg wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Frieberg won't allow Point to sweep him here.
Frieberg works over Point with some ground and pound from guard.
Frieberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frieberg throwing strikes from guard but Point blocks nicely.
Point wants to sweep but no luck.
Frieberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Frieberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frieberg postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
Frieberg works over Point with some ground and pound from guard.
Frieberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Point trying to control the position.
Frieberg won't allow Point to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point is still trying to improve position.
Frieberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Point looking to control.
Frieberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Point is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Frieberg, into his guard.
Frieberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Point 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 Frieberg.
Frieberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Point wants to improve his position but Frieberg is controlling well.
Frieberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Frieberg wants to take a breather but Point is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point trying to hold on to Frieberg's head to control him but Frieberg postures up.
Frieberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frieberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frieberg drops an elbow to the side of Point's head.
Frieberg tries to pass to full mount but Point defends it.
Point keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frieberg stops Point from getting back to his feet.
Frieberg passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Frieberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Frieberg moves to clinch but Point breaks away
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregor Frieberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frieberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Point swivels and escapes.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frieberg has his takedown stuffed
and Point counters with a left to the body.
Frieberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Point sprawls well. He's pushed Frieberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Frieberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frieberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Point counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Point sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frieberg somewhat.
Frieberg tries to clinch up
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frieberg thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Point tries to sprawl out of it but Frieberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Point manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frieberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Point counters with a left to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Point enables Frieberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Point manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frieberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Point working a defensive guard here.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frieberg is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frieberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frieberg wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
Frieberg throwing strikes from guard but Point blocks nicely.
Frieberg works over Point with some ground and pound from guard.
Point will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Frieberg with a nice head shot there.
Point wants to sweep here but Frieberg controlling him for the moment.
Point utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Point wants to sweep here but Frieberg controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point has control of Frieberg's left arm, preventing Frieberg from doing any damage.
Frieberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frieberg pushes down on Point's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frieberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frieberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frieberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frieberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Point taking some punishment here, with Frieberg in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frieberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Point defending well though.
Point controlling the position for now.
Gregor Frieberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frieberg trying to pass the guard but Point defending well.
Frieberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frieberg drops an elbow to the side of Point's head.
Point is trying to stand back up but Frieberg is controlling him
Frieberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frieberg.
Frieberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frieberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frieberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Point is just riding it out for now. Frieberg eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Frieberg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Frieberg closes the distance and clinches up with Point, looking for a takedown. Frieberg pushes Point against the cage but Point circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Point is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frieberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Frieberg dives in and grabs Point's left leg, looking for a takedown. Point pushes down on Frieberg's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Point releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frieberg has his takedown stuffed
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Frieberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frieberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frieberg thinking.
Frieberg tries for a takedown but Point circles away easily
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg misses with a takedown
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Frieberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieberg wants to clinch
and Point counters with a nice body shot.
Frieberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frieberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Point can do to turn this around?
Frieberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frieberg thinking.
Frieberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frieberg tries to clinch
and Point counters with a left to the body.
Frieberg misses with a takedown
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Point's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Point's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frieberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Point counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frieberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frieberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Frieberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Frieberg fails with the takedown
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frieberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frieberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frieberg tries for a takedown but Point circles away easily
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Frieberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Point counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frieberg fails with the takedown
and Point counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frieberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frieberg has his takedown stuffed
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frieberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frieberg thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frieberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Point counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frieberg with a poor takedown
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frieberg thinking.
Frieberg fails with the takedown
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frieberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Frieberg with a poor takedown
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frieberg thinking.
Frieberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frieberg tries to clinch but Point moves away
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frieberg shoots and misses
and Point counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frieberg tries to clinch
and Point counters with a left to the body.
Gregor Frieberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frieberg fails with the takedown
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frieberg 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Oliveira (ranked 2567 p4p, 3499 weight class) and Lucian Romero (ranked 216 p4p, 266 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Oliveira lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
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!
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Romero is rocked!
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliveira.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero staying out of range there.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira slips a jab from Romero.
Oliveira thumps Romero with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira with a nice cross.
Romero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Oliveira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliveira drops Romero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romero looks back up at him and smiles so Oliveira waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Oliveira! Romero is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira!
Jackson Oliveira 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 Reece Robertson (ranked 1788 p4p, 4225 weight class) and Bernardo Belmiro (ranked 229 p4p, 437 weight class). 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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson takes a swing at Belmiro's ribcage but misses.
Belmiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robertson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robertson lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Bernardo Belmiro has been cut.
Robertson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belmiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Belmiro throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
Robertson with a nice calf kick.
Robertson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robertson misses with a jab to the body
and Belmiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belmiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robertson throws a right hand that Belmiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Belmiro also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Belmiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Belmiro coming out on top.
Belmiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Belmiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robertson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belmiro scrambles back to his feet.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belmiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Belmiro shoots in.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belmiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Robertson.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Belmiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reece Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Belmiro.
Crunch! Robertson slams his shin into Belmiro's torso.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Robertson.
Robertson punishes Belmiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Robertson. That one must have hurt.
Robertson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robertson is looking to land body kicks.
Belmiro scores with a jab.
Reece Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belmiro.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Belmiro looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Belmiro blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Belmiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belmiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robertson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Belmiro misses
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
Robertson tried to score with a low kick but Belmiro checks it.
Belmiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertson throws a push kick but Belmiro slaps the foot to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belmiro.
Reece Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belmiro is rocked!
That has opened up Bernardo Belmiro's cut even more.
Robertson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Belmiro to the canvas! Belmiro doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Robertson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Robertson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toti Rotiz (ranked 2643 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Killjoy McNofun (ranked 300 p4p, 287 weight class). Rotiz comes into the arena with Southtown blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Killjoy McNofun enters the cage!
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34
215
14 - 15 - 0 |
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216
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotiz walks into a stiff left hand from McNofun.
McNofun walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Rotiz.
Both fighters circling a little - McNofun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McNofun misses the target.
McNofun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McNofun misses with a leg kick.
Rotiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNofun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun throws a body shot but no joy.
McNofun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rotiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNofun is fending him off so far but Rotiz persists. Nope, McNofun circles away and we're back to standing.
And McNofun responds with a good body kick, but Rotiz manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNofun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNofun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McNofun connects with a right hand. Rotiz shakes it off.
 It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Rotiz shoots and misses
and McNofun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rotiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNofun was covering up waiting for the punch and Rotiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McNofun looking for a sweep. Not yet McNofun, not yet.
We've been hearing that Rotiz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McNofun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNofun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
McNofun keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz postures up in McNofun's guard and throws a big left but McNofun blocks it.
Rotiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNofun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
McNofun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNofun is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz postures up.
McNofun pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz preventing the sweep.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz distracts McNofun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNofun pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun trying to control the position.
McNofun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rotiz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McNofun is looking for a sweep. Rotiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McNofun is not content to let Rotiz control the position.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNofun looks like he's trying to stand up.
McNofun gets back to full guard.
Rotiz won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
McNofun wants to stand and escape but Rotiz is having none of it.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotiz prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Killjoy McNofun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rotiz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNofun's head backwards.
McNofun rushes Rotiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McNofun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNofun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toti Rotiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Rotiz coming out on top.
Rotiz feints a jab promting McNofun to slip. Rotiz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNofun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNofun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McNofun throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNofun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rotiz will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotiz moves away from the strike by McNofun.
McNofun gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rotiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
McNofun seems keen to control Rotiz's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNofun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
McNofun controlling the position.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but McNofun blocks nicely.
McNofun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNofun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNofun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McNofun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNofun controlling Rotiz's posture.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
McNofun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rotiz stops McNofun from standing up.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz works over McNofun with some ground and pound from guard.
McNofun wants to sweep but no luck.
McNofun trying to control the position.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet but Rotiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotiz prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
McNofun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toti Rotiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McNofun throws a body kick that misses.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNofun.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rotiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNofun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
McNofun lands with a light punch inside.
Rotiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNofun can do to turn this around?
McNofun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNofun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rotiz throws a head punch that misses.
Rotiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNofun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rotiz ducks right into an uppercut from McNofun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rotiz tries to pull guard but McNofun won't allow it.
Rotiz jumps guard but McNofun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNofun is struggling to control the position.
McNofun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNofun pushes Rotiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNofun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Rotiz letting McNofun take a breather here.
McNofun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNofun lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McNofun.
McNofun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNofun scores with a shoulder strike.
McNofun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNofun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNofun scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNofun lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNofun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNofun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rotiz's elbow.
McNofun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McNofun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz looks for a takedown but McNofun sprawls well.
McNofun is looking to slow Rotiz down with leg kicks.
McNofun swings for the body but Rotiz moves out of range.
McNofun moves out of range as Rotiz strikes.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from McNofun misses.
Rotiz slips a straight right by McNofun.
Rotiz throwing a counter right hand but McNofun manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rotiz misses.
McNofun misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Rotiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNofun leaves Rotiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses.
Rotiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McNofun has his feet on Rotiz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rotiz will feel that in the morning.
Rotiz takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNofun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNofun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rotiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McNofun lands a slapping body shot.
Rotiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McNofun. McNofun obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killjoy McNofun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNofun 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Killjoy McNofun!
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mihigo Munyentwali (ranked 3839 p4p, 4163 weight class) and Rhett Marquez (ranked 375 p4p, 410 weight class). Mihigo Munyentwali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rhett Marquez's chin.
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25
166
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166
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihigo Munyentwali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rhett Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munyentwali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Munyentwali misses with a hook. Marquez ducked under it nicely.
Marquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marquez staying out of range there.
Munyentwali throws a right hand that misses
and Marquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mihigo Munyentwali has been cut.
Munyentwali scores with a jab to the body.
Marquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Munyentwali misses with a few strikes there.
Munyentwali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marquez slips under a jab from Munyentwali.
Munyentwali misses with a left hand
and Marquez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Munyentwali! Marquez lets Munyentwali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Munyentwali is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munyentwali throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Marquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oh Munyentwali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munyentwali lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munyentwali throws an off balance right hand
and Marquez rattles Munyentwali with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Munyentwali tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Marquez dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Munyentwali stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rhett Marquez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cinco (ranked 2041 p4p, 1656 weight class) and Blaze Cunningham (ranked 217 p4p, 184 weight class). Cunningham has chosen Empire State Of Mind as his entrance music. Blaze Cunningham told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Cinco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cinco with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunningham.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cunningham! But no joy.
Cunningham cracks a nice hook into Cinco's ribs.
Cinco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cinco misses with a wild body shot.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Cinco.
Cinco is looking to chop away at Cunningham's legs.
Cinco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham feints a counter leg kick.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinco.
Cunningham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco checks a leg kick.
Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
Cinco lands a jab to the head.
Cunningham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cinco will feel that in the morning.
Cinco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cinco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cinco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cinco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cinco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Cinco moves out of range easily.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cinco.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cinco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
The fighters circling - Cinco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cinco misses with a body kick.
Cunningham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Esteban Cinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cinco.
Cunningham is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cunningham is trying to get back to half guard.
Cunningham is trying to control Cinco's posture but Cinco avoids it.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cinco off and has taken his back!
Cinco breaks Cunningham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cinco wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cinco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cinco throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham wants to stand up but Cinco is controlling him.
Cunningham can't keep his opponent in guard - Cinco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cinco tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cinco.
Cinco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cunningham defends it well.
Cinco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cinco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cinco tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Cunningham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cunningham throws a body kick that misses.
Cinco goes for a double leg but Cunningham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cunningham continues to drive forward.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cunningham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cinco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cunningham avoids the elbow strike from Cinco, against the cage.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Cinco.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the body.
Cinco lands a really nice looking cross but Cunningham seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cinco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunningham can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cinco is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cinco throws a big shot that misses.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cinco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Cinco moves out of range easily.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Cinco moves out of range.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cinco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cunningham trying to control but Cinco postures up.
Cinco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cinco winds up and cracks Cunningham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham wants to control but Cinco is keeping busy.
Cinco is looking for a kimura but Cunningham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cinco to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinco is pressing down on Cunningham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunningham is holding on for now.
Cinco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cinco throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cinco is working away from the top position though.
Cinco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cunningham tries to kick Cinco off but Cinco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cunningham works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to stand up but Cinco is controlling him.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cinco.
Cinco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cinco looking to pass the guard.
Cinco with a nice head shot there.
Cunningham pulls Cinco in close to prevent any damage.
Cinco wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cinco works over Cunningham with some ground and pound from guard.
Cinco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinco lands a couple of digs.
Cinco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cunningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cinco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cunningham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cinco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cinco is pushing down on Cunningham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cunningham is fighting to maintain full guard but Cinco has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cinco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cinco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Cinco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cunningham doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cinco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cinco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinco shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham thinks about the counter body kick.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Cinco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco throws a jab when Cunningham was well out of range.
Cinco lunges at Cunningham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cunningham's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cinco has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Cinco swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cinco shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Cinco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Cinco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cinco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunningham appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco scores with a body shot.
Cunningham lands with a cross.
Cinco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Cinco blocks the low kick.
Cinco connects with a high kick.
Cinco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cinco misses with a straight left.
Cinco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cinco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunningham tries to kick Cinco off but Cinco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cunningham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cinco wants to free his trapped foot but Cunningham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cinco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cunningham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham is not content to let Cinco control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cinco winds up and cracks Cunningham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cinco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head.
Cinco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esteban Cinco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Cinco is trying to control. Cunningham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cinco is working away from the top position though.
Blaze Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cinco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cinco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cinco 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Cinco!
An out of breath Esteban Cinco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 1373 p4p, 858 weight class) and Danny Chase (ranked 172 p4p, 110 weight class). Chase comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ambitionz Az a Ridah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Danny Chase told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Chase!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonioli lands a big head kick that sends Chase tumbling to the mat! Tonioli takes a step backwards and waves Chase back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Danny Chase has been cut.
Tonioli flashes Chase a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Chase's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Chase crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tonioli punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Gurgel (ranked 381 p4p, 562 weight class) and Drago Georgijevic (ranked 54 p4p, 76 weight class). Drago Georgijevic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Georgijevic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Georgijevic misses.
Gurgel feinted with a counter takedown.
Georgijevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago Georgijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic.
Gurgel tries to counter with a takedown but Georgijevic is quick to defend against it.
Georgijevic throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel slips under a jab from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic looks to land a left hand but Gurgel moved out of range nicely.
Gurgel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Georgijevic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gurgel can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel misses the shot to the body.
Gurgel moves out of range of the strikes.
Gurgel is looking to counter the offense by Georgijevic and move into the clinch.
Georgijevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Gurgel off the cage and back into range.
Georgijevic lands with a hook. Gurgel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Georgijevic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gurgel gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Georgijevic gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Georgijevic!
An out of breath Drago Georgijevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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