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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Buffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biff Buffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Buffington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buffington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buffington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Biff Buffington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buffington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buffington fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buffington but Buffington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker moves into the clinch.
Tucker pulls guard.
Buffington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buffington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buffington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buffington tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buffington trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Biff Buffington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Buffington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to avoid it but Buffington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tucker to the ground. Tucker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Buffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker throws a push kick but Buffington slaps the foot to one side.
Buffington throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tucker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buffington's guard.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Buffington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buffington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tucker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Michael Tucker!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Michael Tucker!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Michael Tucker!
Michael Tucker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Daly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Daly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Buffet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Daly!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buffet sends Daly crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Buffet is motioning to the referee to let Daly up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Daly is rocked!
It looks like Jeremy Daly has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daly is still on wobbly legs! Can Buffet finish him?
Buffet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buffet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buffet missing with a left hand there. Daly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buffet misses with an uppercut. Daly saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Buffet.
Daly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buffet.
Daly seems to have recovered his senses.
Daly moves away from the strike by Buffet.
Daly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buffet.
Buffet misses with a straight right.
Buffet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buffet tries to keep at a distance but Daly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daly misses with an elbow strike.
Daly is working for takedown but Buffet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buffet prevents it.
Daly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby Buffet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Daly.
Daly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daly ducks right into an uppercut from Buffet.
Daly has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daly slowing the pace effectively.
Daly throws an elbow but it misses.
Buffet is trying to break the clinch but Daly has him pressed against the cage.
Buffet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daly scores with a shot to the body.
Buffet throws an overhand right that drops Daly like a sack of potatoes! Buffet dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Buffet!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sprawl Brawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Guymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Guymon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprawl Brawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Guymon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guymon keeps the fight on the outside.
Guymon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brawl misses with an uppercut
and Guymon counters with a good low kick that Brawl was not able to check.
Guymon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brawl throws a right hand that misses
and Guymon counters with a nice body kick.
Sprawl Brawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guymon works over Brawl's head and body with a nice combination.
Brawl swings widly with a right hand
and Guymon counters with a one-two to the body.
Brawl misses with a right hand
and Guymon counters with a left and a right that stings Brawl.
A lazy body kick from Brawl
and Guymon counters with a series of strikes. Brawl will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brawl throws a right hand that misses
and Guymon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guymon leaves Brawl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brawl swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brawl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guymon.
Guymon throws a sloppy head kick and Brawl moves out of range easily.
Guymon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brawl misses with an uppercut
and Guymon counters with a stiff right hand.
Brawl misses with a lunging right hand
and Guymon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brawl misses with an uppercut
and Guymon counters with a two punch combo.
Brawl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guymon to score with a decent uppercut.
Guymon throws a head kick that misses.
Guymon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brawl.
Guymon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guymon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brawl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guymon counters with a straight right hand.
Guymon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brawl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guymon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brawl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guymon scores with a leg kick.
Brawl misses with a double jab
and Guymon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brawl is breathing heavily.
Guymon throws a right and a left that Brawl avoids nicely.
Guymon throws a nice looking combination but Brawl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guymon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brawl doesn't seem bothered though.
Brawl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guymon.
Brawl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guymon.
Guymon throws a one two combo.
Guymon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brawl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guymon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Guymon.
Danga de danga de dang - Guymon scores with a four punch combination!
Guymon throws a right and a left that Brawl avoids nicely.
Guymon throws a nice looking combination but Brawl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guymon throws a series of punches but Brawl moves out of range.
Mike Guymon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guymon misses with a few strikes there.
Brawl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guymon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Guymon.
Guymon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brawl swings widly with a right hand
and Brawl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guymon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Brawl does it's job there.
Brawl throws a poor cross that misses
and Guymon counters with a series of strikes. Brawl will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brawl is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guymon misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Brawl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guymon throws a pinpoint strike between Brawl's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Brawl crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Guymon scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Guymon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Is Ku Kone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Is Ku Kone struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Is Ku Kone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Is Ku Kone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kone ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Kone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kone's knee momentarily.
Kone shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake connects with a looping right hand.
Kone tries to clinch but Drake moves away
and Drake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kone counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Is Ku Kone.
Drake lands with a straight right. Kone didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake throws a head kick that misses
and Kone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake cracks Kone with a good jab.
Drake lands a head kick. Kone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Kone persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Drake.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Kone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Kone is out of range.
Kone shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Kone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake digs a good body shot into Kone's ribs.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kone looks gassed!
Drake misses with a looping left.
Drake cracks Kone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drake connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws a right hand that Kone ducks under and follows up with a left that Kone also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kone back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Kone's head back.
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Kone's front leg but catches the back leg as Kone tries to avoid it.
Kone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kone circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Kone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drake won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake throws Kone to one side and escapes!
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kone checks it well.
Kone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drake.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kone.
Drake scores with a push kick.
Drake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kone's head.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kone. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake jabs Kone right on the nose. Kone blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake thuds his right hand into Kone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Kone's head back.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Kone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drake scores with a one two! Kone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Drake finds it's way through Kone's defenses.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kone scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Kone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kone fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kone can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drake cracks Kone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake tries to bum rush Kone with a series of wild strikes but Kone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake throws a leg kick but Kone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drake.
Nice cross by Drake.
Kone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Kone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake tests Kone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Bobby Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kone.
Drake wants to stand and escape but Kone is having none of it.
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.
Drake pushes Kone off and gets back to his feet.
Kone wants to clinch
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Drake cracks Kone with a good jab.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Kone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kone.
Kone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Kone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drake finds it's way round the side to connect with Kone's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake scores with a jab.
Drake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kone in his tracks.
Kone fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake feints a jab promting Kone to slip. Drake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kone's head.
Is Ku Kone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake lands with a hook. Kone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drake sizes up Kone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Drake.
Drake motions for Kone to come forward. Drake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a front kick that sends Kone stumbling back into the cage.
Drake cracks Kone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kone on the side of the head.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kone's sensitive parts.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Drake lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Bobby Drake!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Bobby Drake!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Bobby Drake!
Bobby Drake wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes into the arena with Gravemakers & Gunslingers by Coheed and Cambria blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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182 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Matthews!
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, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyaichi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Miyaichi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyaichi.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Miyaichi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Miyaichi stalling away here and it's allowed Matthews to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miyaichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyaichi controlling from the top position.
Miyaichi works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyaichi stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matthews is not content to let Miyaichi control the position.
Miyaichi with the ground and pound but Matthews regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miyaichi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Miyaichi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miyaichi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyaichi trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
Matthews wants to stand back up but Miyaichi manages to pass into side control.
Miyaichi cracks Matthews with a big right hand but Matthews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Miyaichi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyaichi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matthews looks to move to half guard but instead Miyaichi has passed into mount! Damn!
Miyaichi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matthews hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miyaichi wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely.
Matthews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyaichi looking to finish Matthews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matthews!
Miyaichi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matthews because Miyaichi loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Miyaichi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyaichi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miyaichi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miyaichi wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyaichi misses with a wild combination.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyaichi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyaichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Miyaichi is avoiding it.
Matthews misses with a hook
so Miyaichi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Miyaichi from controlling successfully.
Ryo Miyaichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyaichi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyaichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyaichi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyaichi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miyaichi wants to take a breather but Matthews manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Miyaichi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyaichi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyaichi trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Matthews pulls Miyaichi in close to prevent any damage.
Miyaichi is looking to advance position but Matthews has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews prevents Miyaichi from getting the reversal.
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyaichi is looking to escape.
Miyaichi is in all sorts of trouble 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.
Miyaichi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyaichi can't escape the position.
Miyaichi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyaichi reaches up and holds on to Matthews to control the position.
Miyaichi is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryo Miyaichi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miyaichi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyaichi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miyaichi stalling away here and it's allowed Matthews to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Miyaichi tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Miyaichi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyaichi advances position into side control!
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miyaichi tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
Miyaichi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matthews is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miyaichi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miyaichi working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Miyaichi crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miyaichi is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyaichi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miyaichi tries to score with some ground and pound. Matthews controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matthews is not content to let Miyaichi control the position.
Miyaichi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matthews is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miyaichi tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Miyaichi working the ground and pound but Matthews is defending the strikes.
Craig Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyaichi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miyaichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miyaichi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miyaichi's guard! Nice work there by Matthews!
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Miyaichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miyaichi 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Ryo Miyaichi!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Ryo Miyaichi!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ryo Miyaichi!
Ryo Miyaichi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Banuelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Banuelos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Anderson!
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, Victor Banuelos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Banuelos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Banuelos to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banuelos.
Banuelos connects with a high kick.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Banuelos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banuelos counters with an outside leg kick.
Victor Banuelos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banuelos throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banuelos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Banuelos quickly recovers to half guard.
Banuelos is trying to get back to full guard.
Banuelos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banuelos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banuelos wants to advance to full mount but Anderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Banuelos from controlling successfully.
Banuelos wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Banuelos wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banuelos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Victor Banuelos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Banuelos throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Banuelos defending well.
Anderson throwing shots but Banuelos is blocking nicely.
Banuelos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Banuelos tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to control the action but Banuelos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson is trying to control. Banuelos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Danny Anderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Banuelos.
Banuelos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Banuelos to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Banuelos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Banuelos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banuelos lands a head kick!
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banuelos tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Banuelos fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banuelos looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Banuelos dominated 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.
Banuelos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banuelos. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banuelos, right into the meat.
Banuelos throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Banuelos throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banuelos counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banuelos.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Banuelos counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Banuelos coming out on top.
Banuelos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banuelos. Banuelos obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Banuelos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banuelos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banuelos was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Banuelos connects with a nice looking jab.
Victor Banuelos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banuelos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Banuelos lands a right hook to the body.
Banuelos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banuelos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banuelos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Banuelos counters with a nice leg kick.
Victor Banuelos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banuelos. Banuelos obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banuelos - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Banuelos tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banuelos.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Banuelos is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Banuelos. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banuelos scores with a head kick.
Banuelos throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Banuelos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banuelos.
Banuelos connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banuelos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banuelos moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Banuelos circles away easily
and Banuelos counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banuelos scores with a head kick.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Banuelos is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Banuelos feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banuelos scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banuelos, right into the meat.
Banuelos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banuelos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Banuelos lands a front kick.
Banuelos lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Banuelos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banuelos, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Banuelos.
Banuelos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Some wild striking there from Banuelos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Banuelos 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. This is the final round!
Banuelos scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Banuelos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Banuelos.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banuelos sprawls well. Banuelos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banuelos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Banuelos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banuelos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Banuelos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banuelos feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Banuelos lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Banuelos takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson is rocked!
Banuelos tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banuelos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banuelos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Banuelos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banuelos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banuelos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banuelos lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Banuelos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Banuelos tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banuelos cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Banuelos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Banuelos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banuelos.
Banuelos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banuelos counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banuelos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Banuelos thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banuelos, right into the meat.
Banuelos lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banuelos.
Banuelos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Banuelos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banuelos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
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!
Nice body kick there by Banuelos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banuelos tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Banuelos tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Banuelos thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Banuelos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Banuelos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Victor Banuelos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping body kick lands there for Banuelos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banuelos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banuelos counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danny Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banuelos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Banuelos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banuelos 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Victor Banuelos!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Victor Banuelos!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Victor Banuelos!
Victor Banuelos wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Lincoln has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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216 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Yama.
Yama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincoln circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincoln changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Yama misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln misses with a combination
and Yama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Lincoln is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yama is controlling him.
Lincoln knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yama on the ground.
Yama trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Yama postures up in Lincoln's guard and throws a big left but Lincoln blocks it.
Yama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Lincoln is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yama is now in half guard.
Yama trying to mount his opponent but Lincoln defends it.
Lincoln trying to control but Yama postures up.
Yama trying to control the pace.
Yama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lincoln wants to control but Yama is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
Yama trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln tries to roll over but Yama keeps him under control.
Lincoln holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
Lincoln keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yama is stalling here. Lincoln is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lincoln has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is trying to control but Yama manages to pass to mount!
Yama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lincoln is surviving well by controlling Yama's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Yama.
Yama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee warns Lincoln that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yama controlling the pace for now.
Lincoln working to try and regain half guard.
Yama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lincoln can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lincoln on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lincoln tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Yama working Lincoln over with strikes here.
Yama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yama landing strikes from the mount and Lincoln is in trouble!
Lincoln is trying to escape the mount.
Lincoln is working hard here to advance position.
Yama working for a guillotine from mount but Lincoln is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Yama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yama lands a heavy elbow.
Lincoln is rocked!
Lincoln can't escape the position.
Yama controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama 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.
Lincoln looks to land a combination but Yama avoids it well.
Yama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincoln.
Yama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincoln moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yama misses with a combination
and Lincoln counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yama misses with a double jab.
Kasahiro Yama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yama takes the fight into the clinch.
Yama works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasahiro Yama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yama works over Lincoln with some ground and pound from guard.
Yama trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama looking to pass the guard.
Lincoln is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yama thows a big elbow that misses.
Yama trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lincoln quickly recovers to half guard.
Lincoln tries to roll over but Yama keeps him under control.
Yama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yama content to control rather than advance.
Yama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama wants to work for an arm triangle but Lincoln is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lincoln is looking to escape.
Yama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lincoln!
Yama looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lincoln tries to lock up and control but Yama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lincoln tries to reverse the position but Yama maintains control.
Yama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yama unloading with bombs!
Lincoln is squirming around, avoiding Yama's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yama trying to control but Lincoln is having none of it.
Yama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lincoln hang on?
Yama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lincoln is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yama prevents Lincoln from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Lincoln is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama lands a big elbow - Lincoln is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lincoln is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kasahiro Yama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nucky Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Svensson!
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, Nucky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nucky Thompson.
Svensson cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svensson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Svensson finish him?
A head kick by Thompson misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson looks gassed!
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 jab from Svensson misses.
Thompson moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Svensson connects with a nice cross there... Thompson is looking wobbly and Svensson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Thompson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Svensson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Svensson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scruff McGruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGruff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dream On. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scruff McGruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGruff misses with a takedown attempt
letting Oliver counter with a right hand.
It looks like Scruff McGruff has been cut.
McGruff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGruff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scruff McGruff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGruff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliver closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver has McGruff pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Oliver pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McGruff tumbling to the mat - Oliver dives into McGruff's guard.
Oliver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliver postures up in McGruff's guard and throws a big left but McGruff blocks it.
Oliver content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McGruff has locked up a guillotine! McGruff's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oliver is holding on here and McGruff must be using up a lot of energy. Oliver has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McGruff gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scruff McGruff!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Andazola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Joe Jurgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andazola comes into the arena with Airbourne - Bottom Of The Well blaring out of the sound system. Wayde Andazola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Andazola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Joe Jurgenson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgenson tries to move into range but Andazola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andazola throws a wild body kick that Jurgenson sees coming a mile off.
Jurgenson fails with the takedown
and Andazola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jurgenson has his takedown stuffed
and Andazola counters with a two punch combo.
Andazola throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jurgenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andazola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wayde Andazola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Joe Jurgenson.
Jurgenson looks gassed!
Andazola lands a front kick.
Andazola lands a nice hook to Jurgenson's body. Jurgenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andazola is looking to slow Jurgenson down with leg kicks.
Andazola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jurgenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurgenson is rocked!
Jurgenson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jurgenson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Andazola runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayde Andazola!
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