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SCC 30: Go for Broke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolt Kannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogerio Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolt Kannon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannon tries to land a front kick but Alves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kannon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kannon dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Kannon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Kannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kannon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kannon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rogerio Alves has been cut.
Kannon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kannon lands a front kick.
Kannon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
Kannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Kannon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kannon connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannon keeps Alves at a distance using the push kick.
Kannon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Kolt Kannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannon lands a big head kick that sends Alves tumbling to the mat! Kannon takes a step backwards and waves Alves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alves is rocked!
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kannon. That's going to slow Alves down.
A big left from Kannon misses.
Kannon scores with a spinning back kick!
Kannon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kannon.
Kannon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kannon scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kannon lands a big head kick that sends Alves tumbling to the mat! Kannon takes a step backwards and waves Alves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kannon looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Kannon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kannon.
Kannon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kannon lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kannon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Kannon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kannon misses the shot to the body.
Kannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kannon throws a solid leg kick but Alves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kannon.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kannon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Kannon throws a nice head kick!
Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Kannon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alves forces Kannon back against the cage and clinches.
Kannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannon tries to break free but Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kannon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Kannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves misses with the combination.
Alves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves scores with a punch to the head.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kannon backs up against the cage.
Alves moves out of range as Kannon throws a body kick.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kannon feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
Kannon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kannon.
Kannon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kannon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Alves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kannon.
Alves blocks a head kick by Kannon.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kannon. That's going to slow Alves down.
Kannon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kannon tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kannon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kannon. That one must have hurt.
Kannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kannon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Kannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Alves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kannon.
Alves moves away from the strike by Kannon.
Kannon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kannon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
A big right from Alves misses.
Jab from Alves.
Rogerio Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannon loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Kannon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kannon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kannon swinging wildly here.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Kannon slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Kannon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannon scores with a leg kick.
Kannon throws a head kick that Alves semi-blocks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kannon. Alves shrugs it off though.
Kannon throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Kannon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kannon.
Kannon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kannon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kannon - that will leave a mark!
Kannon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kannon lands with an overhand left.
Kannon lands a high kick!
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves slips under a jab.
Kolt Kannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves with a hook.
Kannon lands a high kick!
Alves blocks the body kick.
Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kannon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Kannon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kannon scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Kannon.
Alves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kannon's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Kannon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kannon working aggressively here.
Kannon is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Kannon is controlling him.
Kannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kannon dodges the punch combination from Alves.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kannon!
Alves with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kannon.
Kannon throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Kannon throws a head kick that misses.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Kannon ducks down to avoid it.
Kannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kannon is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
Alves connects with the punch.
Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kannon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kannon swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Kannon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kannon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Alves misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Kannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Alves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kannon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kannon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves.
Alves throws a combination. Kannon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kannon misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kannon throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kannon is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Alves leaning against his opponent.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves lands a body shot.
Kannon is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kannon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves gets a clinch.
Kannon manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Kannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannon throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannon lands a head kick!
Kannon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves digs a good body shot into Kannon's ribs.
Kannon misses with a looping left.
Alves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alves forces Kannon back against the cage and clinches.
Kannon keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alves tries to break free but Kannon pushes him back against the cage.
Kannon has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alves.
Kannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves tries to break free but Kannon pushes him back against the cage.
Kannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kannon.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Alves catches Kannon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alves throws a series of punches but Kannon moves out of range.
Kannon wants to slow Alves down by chopping away at his legs.
Kannon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alves throws a one two combo.
Kannon feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves works over Kannon's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Kannon.
Kannon throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannon throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Kannon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Alves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kannon doesn't seem phased though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kannon can't break the clinch.
Kannon is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Kannon prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
Alves has Kannon pressed against the cage, preventing Kannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kannon misses with a body punch.
Alves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kannon.
Alves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kannon working hard to break the clinch.
Kannon misses with the head strike.
Kannon breaks from the clinch.
Kannon throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kannon throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Kannon tried to score with a low kick but Alves checks it.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick.
Kannon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alves lands a two punch combo.
Alves's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Alves duly obliges.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kannon - that will leave a mark!
Rogerio Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alves lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kannon 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 Alves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Kannon.
Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kolt Kannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves scores with a three punch combo!
Alves works Kannon's body with a nice hook.
Kannon lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kannon 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolt Kannon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldin Arifi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eloy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arifi's entrance music is Kraddy - Android Porn. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldin Arifi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eloy Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Arifi does no damage.
Arifi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arifi shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldin Arifi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arifi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Arifi misses
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Arifi.
A combination from Arifi does no damage.
Arifi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arifi is breathing heavily.
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Arifi back into the cage.
Arifi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldin Arifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Arifi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arifi throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz feints and then cracks Arifi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arifi down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Arifi off the cage and back into rage.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arifi's calf.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arifi is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Diaz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Arifi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Diaz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eloy Diaz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bush!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellaneta wants to clinch.
Castellaneta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellaneta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castellaneta drops back looking for a leg! Bush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bush manages to kick Castellaneta off! Castellaneta jumps back into Bush's guard.
Bush wants to sweep but no luck.
Castellaneta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castellaneta actively working from the bottom here.
Castellaneta looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellaneta is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castellaneta's head.
Castellaneta is looking to improve his position.
Bush trying to control from half guard but Castellaneta is working away.
Castellaneta looking for submissions off his back.
Bush trying to control the action but Castellaneta is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castellaneta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush fails to land with a series of punches.
Bush has his takedown stuffed
and Castellaneta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Castellaneta drops back looking for a leg! Bush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bush manages to kick Castellaneta off! Castellaneta jumps back into Bush's guard.
Bush 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castellaneta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bush is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bush has escaped and now he's on top!
Castellaneta keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Castellaneta pushes a forearm under Bush's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bush is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Castellaneta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This Love, This Hate by Hollywood Undead. Mike Demoss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
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, Jeff Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demoss doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
A jab from Demoss finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Demoss drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Mike Demoss has been cut.
Jeff Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Demoss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demoss looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Demoss counters with a three punch combo that has Stevenson backing up. Stevenson nods at Demoss to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Demoss rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson takes one on the button.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Demoss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Demoss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Demoss wants to clinch.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demoss slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demoss counters with a nice body shot.
Demoss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the body
and Demoss counters by moving into the clinch.
Demoss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demoss's hands.
Stevenson dodges the punch combination from Demoss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Demoss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demoss lands a body shot.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Demoss counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demoss counters with a nice body shot.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Mike Demoss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Stevenson.
Demoss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Demoss counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demoss.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demoss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Demoss is controlling him.
Demoss is trying to break free.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demoss is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Demoss's head but Demoss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demoss.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Demoss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demoss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demoss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Demoss.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demoss throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demoss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demoss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demoss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demoss counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Demoss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demoss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Demoss is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Mike Demoss is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demoss.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson 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.
Demoss wants to clinch.
Demoss tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a body punch
and Demoss counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Demoss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demoss misses with a two punch combination.
Demoss moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Demoss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Stevenson is predictable there
letting Demoss counter with a right hand.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Demoss counters with a two punch combo.
Demoss throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Demoss does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demoss counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Demoss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demoss slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Demoss misses.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demoss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson works over Demoss's head and body with a nice combination.
Demoss tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demoss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevenson is leaning against Demoss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Demoss keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Demoss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demoss manages to break the clinch.
Demoss connects with a nice looking jab.
Demoss misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Demoss counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Demoss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Demoss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Demoss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Demoss misses with a double jab.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Demoss counters with a left and a right that stings Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demoss tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Demoss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Demoss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Demoss counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demoss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demoss has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Demoss tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Demoss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demoss has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Demoss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demoss takes a shot to the head.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Demoss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demoss slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Demoss lands an overhand right.
Demoss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demoss.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demoss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demoss is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Demoss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demoss counters by moving into the clinch.
Demoss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demoss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Demoss is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demoss.
Demoss moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demoss counters with a two punch combo.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demoss counters with a left and a right that stings Stevenson.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demoss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demoss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demoss tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Demoss misses with a wild combination.
Demoss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demoss counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Demoss ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Demoss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demoss 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Demoss!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaplan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tenderness by General Public. Dave Kaplan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
153 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dave Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaplan slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Askren wants to clinch.
Askren connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaplan slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaplan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaplan tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaplan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Kaplan defending well.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaplan gets full guard.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kaplan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaplan, not yet.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Kaplan wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
Kaplan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askren defends it easily.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaplan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Kaplan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily.
Askren cracks Kaplan with a solid left hand.
Askren lands a couple of digs.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaplan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaplan has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Kaplan.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaplan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaplan's head.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaplan 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.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaplan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaplan's head.
Kaplan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaplan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren stands up over Kaplan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaplan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaplan is on top in guard.
Kaplan wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Kaplan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaplan thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaplan wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaplan.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaplan gets caught flat footed, as Askren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaplan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Askren is pulling down on Kaplan's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaplan, at least for the moment.
Kaplan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaplan trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaplan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaplan's guard.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Kaplan.
Kaplan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to control but Kaplan is having none of it.
Askren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaplan landing shots from mount.
Kaplan with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kaplan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Askren is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to try and get back to his feet.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.
Kaplan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kaplan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kaplan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Kaplan.
Askren avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kaplan.
Askren is squirming around, avoiding Kaplan's attempts to control the action.
Kaplan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan with good strikes from the mount here!
Askren wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kaplan.
Kaplan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaplan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Askren that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Askren blocking the ground and pound.
Askren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan tries for a takedown but Askren circles away easily
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown. Kaplan fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaplan wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
Kaplan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Askren!
Kaplan is breathing heavily.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Kaplan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kaplan thowing shots but they're missing.
Askren is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Kaplan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Askren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaplan is out of range and Askren settles back down.
Askren cracks the inside of Kaplan's front leg.
Askren scores with a kick to the body.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaplan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren has his hands clasped together around Kaplan's back. He's all about the action.
Askren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaplan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Askren defending well though.
Kaplan wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is trying to stand.
Kaplan throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Kaplan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaplan is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren rushes Kaplan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaplan can't get the takedown.
Kaplan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaplan is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kaplan.
Kaplan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Askren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Askren gets control of Kaplan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Askren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ben Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaplan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren wants to stand but Kaplan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaplan throwing strikes but missing.
Kaplan stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren cracks Kaplan with a big right hand but Kaplan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Askren lands a nice forearm strike.
Askren is putting a hurting on Kaplan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaplan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Askren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Askren working Kaplan over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Kaplan's temple.
Askren 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.
Kaplan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Kaplan wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Kaplan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaplan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kaplan gets full guard.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Kaplan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaplan is on top in guard.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaplan.
Askren has his feet on Kaplan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askren 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Askren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Warshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Leger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Until It Sleeps. 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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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Warshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morgan Leger!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooh a lovely combination from Warshaw sends Leger down but not out. Warshaw dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Morgan Leger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warshaw misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Warshaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leger is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Warshaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Warshaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Warshaw in side control, throwing shots but Leger defends.
Warshaw misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Warshaw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Warshaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Warshaw misses.
Warshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leger as he avoids it easily.
Warshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Warshaw with that takedown attempt.
Morgan Leger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warshaw wants to clinch up but Leger keeps it at a distance.
Warshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leger.
No luck for Warshaw with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Warshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warshaw throws a combination that misses
and Leger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warshaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leger counters with a nice uppercut.
Warshaw is breathing heavily.
Warshaw throws a right hand that Leger ducks under and follows up with a left that Leger also avoids with ease.
Warshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Leger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warshaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leger counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Warshaw misses
and Leger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leger scores with a punch to the head.
Leger cracks Warshaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warshaw has his takedown stuffed
and Leger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leger lunges at Warshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warshaw's hand.
Warshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warshaw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warshaw in his tracks.
Leger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leger digs a good hook to Warshaw's body.
Leger scores with the left hand. Warshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Leger as he connects with a hook.
Warshaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leger connects with a nice looking jab.
Warshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buck Warshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Leger catches Warshaw right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Leger there.
Leger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leger connects with a right hand. Warshaw shakes it off.
Leger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warshaw momentarily.
Leger lands a left and a right that send Warshaw crashing to the mat, dazed. Leger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Warshaw is rocked!
It looks like Buck Warshaw has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warshaw looks to clinch
and Leger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leger is working the combinations to good effect here.
Leger connects with a body shot.
Leger 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.
Leger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leger works Warshaw's body with a nice hook.
Leger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leger.
Leger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leger avoids the head kick by Warshaw.
Nice shot lands for Leger.
Warshaw closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Leger counter with a right hand.
Leger connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warshaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leger scores with a sloppy right hand. Warshaw should have avoided that one.
Warshaw tries to clinch
and Leger counters with a stiff right hand.
Warshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warshaw thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Leger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Warshaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Leger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warshaw backs up against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Leger.
Warshaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leger counters with a right hand to the body.
Leger scores with a three punch combo!
Warshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Leger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Leger.
Warshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warshaw's hands.
Warshaw misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Warshaw misses
and Leger counters with a nice body shot.
Leger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buck Warshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warshaw dodges the punch combination from Leger.
Warshaw misses with a takedown
and Leger counters with a nice body shot.
Warshaw moves forwards but Leger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warshaw backs up against the cage.
Leger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leger.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Warshaw. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Warshaw drops his hands momentarily and Leger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan Leger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warshaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leger counters with a stiff right hand.
Leger slips a jab from Warshaw.
Leger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Leger does it's job there.
Leger lands a slapping body shot.
Warshaw is looking to wear down Leger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leger throws a one two combo.
Oh Warshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Leger scores with a body shot.
Warshaw needs to keep his hands up - Leger had a free shot at his head there.
Leger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leger moves out of range as Warshaw strikes.
Leger misses with a wild combination.
Leger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leger scores with a hook.
Warshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Warshaw.
A head kick by Warshaw misses
and Warshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Warshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warshaw. Warshaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Warshaw dodges the punch combination from Leger.
A left and a right from Leger both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Warshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Leger which made him look bad.
Warshaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warshaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Leger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Leger there.
Leger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leger scores with a shot to the body.
Leger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leger drops Warshaw with a beautiful combination! Warshaw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leger is looking for the KO!
Warshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leger with a jab.
Leger lands with an overhand left.
Leger lands a big right hand that sends Warshaw crashing to the mat! Leger stays standing though and waves Warshaw back to his feet!
Warshaw tries to clinch up
and Leger scores with a counter punch that sends Warshaw to the canvas! Leger smells blood - he's punishing Warshaw with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Warshaw has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Leger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Wizzlegorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Its not my time. Wizzlegorg has chosen Trekka by Puscifer as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Wizzlegorg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizzlegorg dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Wizzlegorg's head and hops out.
Wizzlegorg is looking to clinch.
Wizzlegorg gets a takedown into half guard.
Wizzlegorg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Wizzlegorg is controlling him well.
Wizzlegorg is looking for a kimura here.
Wizzlegorg trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Wizzlegorg is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wizzlegorg postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Wizzlegorg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizzlegorg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wizzlegorg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz won't allow Wizzlegorg to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Wizzlegorg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Wizzlegorg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Wizzlegorg throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wizzlegorg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stalks Wizzlegorg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wizzlegorg's face. Wizzlegorg staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Clarence Wizzlegorg has been cut.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Chris Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Wizzlegorg.
Wizzlegorg looks gassed!
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wizzlegorg fails with a takedown attempt.
Wizzlegorg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Chris Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Wizzlegorg avoids it well.
Wizzlegorg shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a right and a left that Wizzlegorg avoids nicely.
Wizzlegorg closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Wizzlegorg pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wizzlegorg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Wizzlegorg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diaz tries to kick Wizzlegorg off but Wizzlegorg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wizzlegorg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Wizzlegorg has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clarence Wizzlegorg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wizzlegorg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wizzlegorg somewhat.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Wizzlegorg misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wizzlegorg counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizzlegorg tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizzlegorg is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Wizzlegorg to control.
Diaz throws a wild left hand from mount and Wizzlegorg manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wizzlegorg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wizzlegorg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wizzlegorg seems to be looking for submissions.
Wizzlegorg trying to control the pace.
Wizzlegorg prevents Diaz from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizzlegorg wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wizzlegorg postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Diaz to stand up.
Wizzlegorg misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
That has opened up Clarence Wizzlegorg's cut even more.
Chris Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Wizzlegorg.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wizzlegorg.
Chris Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Wizzlegorg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wizzlegorg circles away quickly and effectively.
Wizzlegorg dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Wizzlegorg misses with a body shot.
Wizzlegorg throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Wizzlegorg fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wizzlegorg shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clarence Wizzlegorg's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diaz throws a combination. Wizzlegorg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
The cut above Clarence Wizzlegorg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wizzlegorg stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wizzlegorg.
Wizzlegorg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wizzlegorg misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Wizzlegorg.
Wizzlegorg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Wizzlegorg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizzlegorg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clarence Wizzlegorg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wizzlegorg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wizzlegorg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Wizzlegorg tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizzlegorg is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Wizzlegorg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wizzlegorg stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Wizzlegorg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wizzlegorg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Clarence Wizzlegorg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Wizzlegorg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wizzlegorg trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Wizzlegorg throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Wizzlegorg tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wizzlegorg on the ground.
Wizzlegorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wizzlegorg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wizzlegorg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Chris Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Wizzlegorg is controlling the position.
Wizzlegorg is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Wizzlegorg dives into side control.
Clarence Wizzlegorg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wizzlegorg tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above it. Durden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodies. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohnam is just out of range.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bohnam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden swings for the body but Bohnam moves out of range.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden cracks the inside of Bohnam's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Bohnam.
Bohnam is looking to clinch but Durden is avoiding it.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohnam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bohnam rather than just go for the knockout.
Durden digs a good hook to Bohnam's body.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bohnam.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Bohnam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throws a series of punches but Bohnam moves out of range.
Bohnam wants to clinch.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Bohnam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bohnam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohnam moves out of range of the strikes.
Bohnam tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bohnam moves into the clinch.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durden tries to circle away but Bohnam has him pinned against the cage.
Durden pushes Bohnam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Bohnam.
Bohnam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Durden working hard to break the clinch.
Durden is trying to force a seperation but Bohnam has the dominant position.
Bohnam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bohnam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Bohnam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bohnam tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Bohnam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durden thows a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but Bohnam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohnam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bohnam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durden misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Bohnam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohnam drives through and clinches with Durden against the cage.
Bohnam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durden or not.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it misses.
Bohnam lands an elbow that stopped Durden in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bohnam throws an elbow but misses.
Durden takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut.
Bohnam missing with knees to the body.
Durden slowing the pace effectively.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it misses.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bohnam tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bohnam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bohnam thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam is stalling here. Durden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bohnam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Durden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bohnam is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Durden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Durden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Durden throws a body punch but Bohnam moves out of range.
Durden lands with a straight right. Bohnam didn't see that one coming.
Bohnam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bohnam somewhat.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden thows a body shot but no joy.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Bohnam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bohnam somewhat.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Bohnam is out of range.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bohnam blocks a jab.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Bohnam checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden misses with a two punch combination.
Bohnam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bohnam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bohnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Bohnam.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bohnam stands up from half guard.
Nice defenses there by Bohnam.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bohnam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Durden misses.
Bohnam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden misses with the combination.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durden as he jumps to the side.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohnam moves away.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohnam manages to avoid it.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohnam manages to avoid it.
Bohnam gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bohnam is just content to waste time from the top position. Durden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bohnam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bohnam has Durden in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden prevents Bohnam from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durden wants to control from the top but Bohnam keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Durden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Durden misses with a hook. Bohnam ducked under it nicely.
Bohnam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Bohnam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon Bohnam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durden throws the left hand but Bohnam avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands a nice hook to Bohnam's body. Bohnam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bohnam walks into a jab.
Durden throws a series of punches but Bohnam moves out of range.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bohnam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Durden is trying to defend but Bohnam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden wants to control but Bohnam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bohnam prevents Durden from improving his position.
Bohnam decides to return to a standing position.
Tyler Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bohnam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durden is fending him off so far but Bohnam persists. Nope, Durden circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Durden swinging wildly here.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohnam manages to avoid it.
Durden stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bohnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durden throws the left hand but Bohnam avoids the punch easily.
Durden stuffs the takedown.
Bohnam ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Bohnam is out of range.
Bohnam moves away from the strike by Durden.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Bohnam saw that one coming.
Jon Bohnam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durden sizes up Bohnam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bohnam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durden defends it nicely.
Durden tests Bohnam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bohnam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durden but Durden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bohnam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bohnam's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands a nice hook to Bohnam's body. Bohnam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden throws a series of punches but Bohnam moves out of range.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bohnam circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bohnam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Bohnam.
Bohnam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durden sprawls well. Durden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bohnam gets slowly back to his feet.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durden sprawls well. Durden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bohnam gets slowly back to his feet.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden lands with a nice combination. Bohnam backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom DeSanctis Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom DeSanctis Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom DeSanctis Jr!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pennanen is defended easily by DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr digs a good hook to Pennanen's body.
Pennanen shoots in but DeSanctis Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pennanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSanctis Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Pennanen.
DeSanctis Jr throws a shot from downtown. Pennanen moves away and avoids it.
Tom DeSanctis Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSanctis Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pennanen momentarily.
Pennanen blocks a jab.
Pennanen drops his hands momentarily and DeSanctis Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pennanen moves away.
DeSanctis Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pennanen gets a takedown into half guard.
DeSanctis Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Pennanen.
DeSanctis Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Pennanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeSanctis Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pennanen.
DeSanctis Jr gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pennanen is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSanctis Jr has wrist control.
Pennanen has gone for a leg lock! DeSanctis Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pennanen's guard.
DeSanctis Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeSanctis Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeSanctis Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pennanen working for a triangle but DeSanctis Jr defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pennanen's guard.
Pennanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pennanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSanctis Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pennanen looking for submissions off his back.
Pennanen actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pennanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pennanen looking for a guillotine here but DeSanctis Jr defends easily.
Pennanen is breathing heavily.
DeSanctis Jr wants to pass the guard but Pennanen is keeping the position.
DeSanctis Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pennanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSanctis Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeSanctis Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pennanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom DeSanctis Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pennanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeSanctis Jr defends it nicely.
DeSanctis Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennanen blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Pennanen.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a body shot.
Pennanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeSanctis Jr's waist but DeSanctis Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pennanen off to one side.
DeSanctis Jr throws a shot from downtown. Pennanen moves away and avoids it.
Pennanen tries for a takedown but DeSanctis Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSanctis Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pennanen.
DeSanctis Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pennanen.
Tom DeSanctis Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by DeSanctis Jr. Beautiful body shot.
DeSanctis Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennanen is just out of range.
DeSanctis Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pennanen was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSanctis Jr.
Pennanen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeSanctis Jr is trying to defend but Pennanen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pennanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pennanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pennanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Pennanen is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSanctis Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pennanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pennanen's back!
DeSanctis Jr looking for the RNC.
Pennanen is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen turns into DeSanctis Jr and is now in his guard.
Pennanen advances to half guard.
Pennanen passes to full mount!
DeSanctis Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSanctis Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pennanen.
DeSanctis Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pennanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pennanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeSanctis Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
DeSanctis Jr keeps Pennanen under control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr is looking for a sweep.
Pennanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeSanctis Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pennanen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pennanen in side control, throwing shots but DeSanctis Jr defends.
DeSanctis Jr is trying to control Pennanen's posture but Pennanen avoids it.
DeSanctis Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pennanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pennanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeSanctis Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
DeSanctis Jr is looking for a sweep.
DeSanctis Jr is trying to control Pennanen's posture but Pennanen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juho Pennanen will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Pennanen shoots in and drives through. DeSanctis Jr sprawls well.
Pennanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeSanctis Jr cracks a nice hook into Pennanen's ribs.
DeSanctis Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juho Pennanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSanctis Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSanctis Jr looks to land a right hand but Pennanen moved out of range.
DeSanctis Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Pennanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSanctis Jr as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSanctis Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pennanen in his tracks.
It looks like Juho Pennanen 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!
Pennanen ducks under a wild hook from DeSanctis Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pennanen.
Tom DeSanctis Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSanctis Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Pennanen's head back.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a shot to the body.
DeSanctis Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSanctis Jr swings for the body but Pennanen moves out of range.
DeSanctis Jr misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from DeSanctis Jr.
Pennanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeSanctis Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennanen is just out of range.
DeSanctis Jr takes a swing at Pennanen's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Pennanen shoots in for a takedown but DeSanctis Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pennanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSanctis Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSanctis Jr throws a series of punches but Pennanen avoids them all with ease.
DeSanctis Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pennanen is defended easily by DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennanen shoots in looking for a takedown. DeSanctis Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Pennanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeSanctis Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSanctis Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by DeSanctis Jr.
Pennanen shoots in for a takedown but DeSanctis Jr shows good takedown defense.
Pennanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSanctis Jr circles away.
Pennanen fails to land the takedown.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by DeSanctis Jr there.
Pennanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSanctis Jr drops Pennanen with a beautiful combination! Pennanen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeSanctis Jr is looking for the KO!
Pennanen is rocked!
DeSanctis Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Pennanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeSanctis Jr lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Pennanen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from DeSanctis Jr and Pennanen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by DeSanctis Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom DeSanctis Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Diamond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diamond's head.
Jorge Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diamond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Diamond defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Diamond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and Diamond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diamond lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Diamond sprawls well.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Diamond cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diamond. Diamond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diamond throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Diamond looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.
Diamond looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevie Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Taylor.
Taylor cracks Diamond with a good jab.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond slips a jab from Taylor.
Diamond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Diamond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diamond is pushing Taylor's head away, looking to escape. Taylor manages to hold on to the position though.
Diamond stops Taylor from passing to mount.
Taylor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taylor wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy.
Taylor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taylor trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor is chipping away with strikes.
Diamond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diamond tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from Taylor crashes against the mat.
Taylor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamond avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Diamond throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diamond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Diamond keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Diamond which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Diamond which made him look bad.
Stevie Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Taylor.
Diamond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor slips a jab from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor tries to bum rush Diamond with a series of wild strikes but Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamond tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor slips a straight right by Diamond.
Diamond punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Stevie Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor misses with the ground and pound.
Diamond is not content to let Taylor control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diamond is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diamond parries the strikes from Taylor easily there. Taylor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diamond to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Taylor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diamond tries to escape but Taylor is in control.
Taylor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diamond.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor misses with a combination
enabling Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
Diamond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diamond is trying to stand.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diamond looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Taylor throws a hook but Diamond avoids it easily.
Taylor scores with a jab.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Diamond's defenses.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Diamond.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor cracks Diamond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diamond in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diamond throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diamond's hands.
Diamond dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diamond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
Diamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamond avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevie Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Diamond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Diamond's shoulder, as Diamond tries to avoid the shot.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor shoots in and bounces Diamond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diamond napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
Taylor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Diamond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diamond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Diamond scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diamond throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond lands a nice looking body kick.
Diamond lands a front kick.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Stevie Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamond's waist but Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.
Diamond moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Diamond.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Diamond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Diamond controls the action.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
Diamond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diamond connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Diamond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Diamond tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Diamond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevie Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Taylor.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diamond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Diamond moved out of range nicely.
Diamond throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diamond as he jumps to the side.
Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Diamond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevie Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
letting Diamond counter with a right hand.
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Diamond circles away.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diamond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diamond slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Diamond had his way with Jorge Taylor in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diamond stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Diamond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Taylor.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Diamond knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Diamond counters with a one-two to the body.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor cracks Diamond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diamond feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Diamond throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor stalks Diamond and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diamond's face. Diamond staggers backwards, shaken.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diamond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diamond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diamond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Diamond cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamond's head backwards.
Diamond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Diamond which made him look bad.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Diamond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevie Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Taylor.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and Diamond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diamond tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diamond to the ground. Diamond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
Jorge Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond delivers a nice body kick.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Diamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taylor unloads with some shots from mount but Diamond bucks and avoids them well.
You get the feeling that Diamond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diamond is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Diamond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Taylor controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stevie Diamond.
I think Taylor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Taylor! Jorge Taylor retains his featherweight title!
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