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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jambo Fett!
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, Dominic Goode!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett clinches up with Goode and pushes him back against the cage.
Goode breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goode blocks a head kick by Fett.
Fett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goode.
Fett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goode's calf.
Fett lands a lovely overhand right.
Goode closes the distance and clinches up with Fett, looking for a takedown. Goode pushes Fett against the cage but Fett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goode gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goode, up you get!
Fett is looking to clinch.
Goode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fett is fending him off so far but Goode persists. Nope, Fett circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goode misses with a wild combination.
Fett throws a combination that misses
and Goode counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fett struggling a bit here.
Fett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Goode is trying to stand.
Goode wants to improve his position but Fett is controlling well.
Fett stands up out of the half guard.
Jambo Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Jambo Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Goode.
Goode looks gassed!
Fett throws a head kick that half lands.
Goode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goode misses with a low kick.
Goode takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fett clinches up with Goode and pushes him back against the cage.
Fett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode keeps control of Fett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fett breaks the clinch.
Fett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goode dodges the punch combination from Fett.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fett counters with an outside leg kick.
Fett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goode counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fett throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Fett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow Goode down.
Fett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fett lands in his opponent's guard.
Fett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett pushes down on Goode's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goode is trying desperately to improve position.
Goode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fett stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Goode fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goode controls the position.
Goode is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goode is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fett wants to control but Goode postures up.
Goode thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett is not content to let Goode control the position.
Goode misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambo Fett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fett misses with a combination
and Goode counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goode counters with a big head kick but Fett shrugs it off.
Goode moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goode shoots and misses
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Fett misses
and Goode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jambo Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goode tries to keep at a distance but Fett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goode tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jambo Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Goode.
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Goode on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode throws a body kick that misses.
Fett moves into the clinch.
Fett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fett has had enough of the clinch but Goode keeps him there for the moment.
Fett breaks the clinch.
Fett pushes Goode up against the cage in a clinch.
Fett manages to break the clinch.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett throws a right hand that Goode ducks under and follows up with a left that Goode also avoids with ease.
Fett throws a series of punches but Goode avoids them all with ease.
Fett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goode counters with a low kick, right behind Fett 's knee.
Fett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goode moves into the clinch.
Goode prevents Fett from breaking the clinch.
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Fett rushes Goode and presses him up against the cage.
Goode takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goode prevents Fett from breaking the clinch.
Goode wants to get back to striking at distance but Fett won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Fett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goode counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fett!
Fett gets back to half guard.
Fett is looking to improve his position.
Fett is trying to control but can't.
Goode stops Fett from getting back to his feet.
Goode sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fett defending well though.
Goode prevents Fett from standing back up.
Goode seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fett is trying to stand.
Fett is trying to maintain the position but Goode is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Goode tries to clinch up
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Goode.
Fett throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Fett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goode counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goode counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goode pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Fett wriggles free and stands up.
Fett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goode counters with a shoot takedown. Fett fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Fett working a defensive guard here.
Fett kicks Goode off and gets to his feet.
Goode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fett circles away.
Goode has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Fett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goode.
Goode throws a head kick that Fett semi-blocks.
A head kick from Goode lands but Fett takes it in his stride.
Fett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode is looking for a sweep. Fett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goode!
Fett controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Goode that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fett prevents Goode from getting the reversal.
Goode is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fett get's back to his feet.
Goode has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett misses with a double jab
and Goode counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goode.
Fett manages to break the clinch.
Fett gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Goode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fett throws a lazy head kick
and Goode counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fett trying to control from the bottom.
Fett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fett pushes Goode off looking to stand but Goode dives back in and keeps control.
Fett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goode looking to pass the guard.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Goode from controlling successfully.
Fett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goode is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett looking to control but Goode is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fett is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goode counters by moving into the clinch.
Fett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goode is trying to trip Fett. He has hold of a leg but Fett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goode persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fett looking to control.
Fett has his feet on Goode's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fett throws a head kick that misses.
Fett clinches.
Fett lands a damaging elbow.
Fett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fett circles away.
Fett closes the distance and clinches.
Goode drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goode prevents Fett from breaking the clinch.
Goode drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jambo Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Goode.
Fett manages to break the clinch.
Goode tries to keep at a distance but Fett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick
and Goode counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Goode.
Fett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick
and Goode counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Goode thows a big elbow that misses.
Fett has Goode pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fett seems keen to control Goode's posture.
Fett pushes Goode off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Goode, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fett misses with a combination
and Goode counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goode.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett is pulling down on Goode's head. It's preventing any offense from Goode, at least for the moment.
Goode won't allow Fett to get back to his feet.
Goode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goode wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Dominic Goode has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fett has control of Goode's left arm, preventing Goode from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Goode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goode 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Dominic Goode!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Dominic Goode!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Dominic Goode!
Dominic Goode wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rio rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Rio lands a nice knee to the body.
Rio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Rio keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Rio.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Andre Jenkins has been cut.
Rio lands a damaging elbow.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Rio keeps him there for the moment.
Rio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Rio has double underhooks.
Rio lands a nice elbow.
Rio lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Rio scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Rio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rio lands a knee to the head.
Rio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rio lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off.
Rio scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rio.
Rio crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Rio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rio can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Rio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rio goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Rio with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rio working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Rio looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jenkins is defending well. Rio quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jenkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rio celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Rio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Faucette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Bushby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bushby is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - Bad Boy. Davis Bushby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Mike Faucette!
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, Davis Bushby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushby tries to bum rush Faucette with a series of wild strikes but Faucette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faucette has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bushby misses with a body punch.
Faucette crunches a lovely knee into Bushby's ribcage.
Faucette is stalling here.
Faucette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faucette tries to clinch there but Bushby circles away.
Faucette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bushby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bushby tests Faucette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bushby shoots in looking for a takedown. Faucette tries to sprawl out of it but Bushby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faucette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faucette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bushby as he connects with a hook.
Bushby lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faucette 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 Bushby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bushby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bushby shoots for a double leg takedown but Faucette sprawls well. He's pushed Bushby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bushby lands with an overhand left.
Faucette stuffs the takedown attempt from Bushby. Bushby gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Faucette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Bushby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushby checks a low kick from Faucette.
Bushby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faucette has managed to clinch.
Faucette holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faucette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faucette throws out a leg kick but Bushby moves out of range and Faucette only half commits.
Bushby swats away the attempt to clinch by Faucette.
Faucette is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faucette misses the shot to the body.
Faucette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faucette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bushby tries to bum rush Faucette with a series of wild strikes but Faucette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushby rushes Faucette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bushby can't get the takedown.
Faucette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faucette gets caught flat footed, as Bushby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bushby preventing the sweep.
Faucette is working hard here to advance position.
Bushby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faucette keeping moving, preventing Bushby from controlling successfully.
Bushby won't allow Faucette to sweep him here.
Bushby trying to control but Faucette is working from the bottom.
Bushby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faucette is looking to sinch up a triangle. Bushby throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Faucette's body to avoid the submission. Faucette has instead reached around Bushby's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Faucette arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Faucette!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scarlatti has chosen 'My World' by Emigrate as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Scarlatti!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlatti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marks.
Scarlatti looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Scarlatti misses with a two punch combination.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarlatti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.
Scarlatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarlatti throws a left that rocks Marks and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Scarlatti dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Marks regain composure!
Marks is rocked!
It looks like Cain Marks has been cut.
Marks is trying to improve his position.
Oh Marks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marks seems to have got his legs back now.
Marks can't do much from the bottom here.
Scarlatti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Marks tries to buck Scarlatti off but Scarlatti is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scarlatti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marks to get to his feet.
Scarlatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarlatti tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarlatti drops Marks with a left right combo! Scarlatti follows him down to the ground into side control.
Marks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marks wants to control but Scarlatti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks is looking to improve his position.
Marks actively working from the bottom here.
Scarlatti is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marks is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Scarlatti pulls his head out easily.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marks is looking to clinch but Scarlatti is avoiding it.
Scarlatti lands a jab to the nose.
Scarlatti moves away from the strike by Marks.
Marks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scarlatti throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarlatti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scarlatti avoids a kick to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from Scarlatti sends Marks down but not out. Scarlatti dives into side control looking to finish.
Marks is looking to regain half guard here but Scarlatti keeps moving and retains side control.
Marks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks trying to control here.
Marks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scarlatti jumps into side control!
Scarlatti avoids the strikes from the bottom by Marks.
Marks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marks is trying to control Scarlatti's posture but Scarlatti avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marks is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Scarlatti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Marks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marks wants to clinch up but Scarlatti keeps it at a distance.
Scarlatti swinging wilding here.
A lazy left from Scarlatti finds it's target.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarlatti.
Jimmy Scarlatti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks shoots in but Scarlatti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that Marks avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlatti swinging wilding here.
Scarlatti connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scarlatti!
Cain Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti misses with the combination.
Scarlatti is breathing heavily.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarlatti lands with a nice body punch.
Scarlatti dips to his left and cracks Marks with an uppercut!
Scarlatti looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Scarlatti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big right from Marks misses.
Scarlatti misses with a few strikes there.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scarlatti slips a jab from Marks.
Marks avoids the body shot from Scarlatti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scarlatti swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarlatti misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarlatti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarlatti throws a series of strikes that have Marks backpedaling.
Scarlatti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scarlatti blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Scarlatti slips the punch.
Scarlatti lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Marks can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Scarlatti and Marks drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Scarlatti.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Scarlatti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Troman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley has chosen 'So Many People' by Neurosonic as his entrance music. Randall Troman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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20
188 lbs
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191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Troman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Riley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Troman shows good takedown defense.
Troman moves into the clinch.
Troman is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks.
Troman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randall Troman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Riley.
Troman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riley's head.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown. Troman tries to sprawl out of it but Riley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Troman which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Troman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Troman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Troman tries to get out of the position.
Troman prevents Riley from improving position.
Troman trying to remain calm as Riley controls from the top position.
Troman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riley's best efforts.
Troman trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Troman is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troman wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Troman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Troman is trying to control but can't.
Troman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Troman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Troman is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Troman throws a front kick that sends Riley stumbling back into the cage.
Riley looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Troman drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Troman as the two fighters clinch.
Troman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riley has Troman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Troman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Troman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Troman taking a breather.
Troman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley has his foot on Troman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Troman works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley 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.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Troman from controlling successfully.
Riley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Troman's guard.
Riley trying to control but Troman is working from the bottom.
Troman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Troman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Troman swivels and escapes.
Troman pushes Riley away with a front kick.
Troman tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Troman sprawls well.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Troman circles away.
Randall Troman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Riley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley tries to clinch but Troman moves away
and Troman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Randall Troman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Troman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley avoids the head kick by Troman.
Troman throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Troman throws a front kick that sends Riley stumbling back into the cage.
Riley tries to clinch
and Troman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Troman.
Troman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crunch! Troman slams his shin into Riley's torso.
Riley tries for a takedown but Troman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randall Troman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troman looks to land a body kick but Riley moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Troman!
Troman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Troman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markus Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troman gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troman stalling against the cage.
Troman breaks from the clinch.
Troman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riley. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Troman!
Riley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Troman.
Troman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riley blocks the elbow strike.
Riley jumps guard but Troman stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Troman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Troman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troman is pressed up against the cage. Riley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Troman down to the mat. Troman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riley tries for a takedown but Troman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Troman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley looks for a takedown but Troman sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Troman.
Riley looks to clinch
and Troman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Riley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Troman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troman tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troman to the ground. Troman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Troman.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troman tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troman to the ground. Troman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Troman swinging wilding here.
Troman throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troman tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Troman misses with a double jab.
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Troman is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Troman circles away and we're back to standing.
Randall Troman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Riley.
Troman darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.
Troman lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Troman.
Troman breaks the clinch.
Troman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Troman sprawls well.
Riley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Troman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Troman.
Troman lands with a light punch inside.
Troman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Troman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Troman.
Riley blocks a head kick by Troman.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Troman as he jumps to the side.
A head kick from Troman lands but Riley takes it in his stride.
Riley shoots in for a double leg but Troman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Troman but Troman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riley is keen to just control but Troman is a slippery customer.
Markus Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Troman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Troman is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Troman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Troman, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Randall Troman!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Randall Troman!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Randall Troman!
Randall Troman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitch Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenyon comes to the cage accompanied by The Illinois Enema Bandit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
174 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
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, Fitch Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kenyon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kenyon.
Oliver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kenyon off and has taken his back!
Kenyon trying to control the action but Oliver just sinks the hooks in.
Oliver looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Oliver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kenyon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kenyon biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenyon wants to escape the position.
Oliver wants to control but Kenyon is keeping busy.
Oliver working for the choke.
Oliver misses with an elbow to the head.
Kenyon trying to control the action but Oliver just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon is keeping busy.
What can Kenyon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oliver trying to control momentarily.
Kenyon wants to control his opponent's hands but Oliver gets his hands free.
Oliver looking for the choke but no joy.
Kenyon rolls, trying to escape but Oliver keeps control of the position.
Oliver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kenyon trying to control but not successfully.
Kenyon breaks Oliver's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oliver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two 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.
Kenyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kenyon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oliver with a poor takedown
and Kenyon counters with a straight right hand.
Kenyon misses with a looping left.
Oliver shoots and misses
and Kenyon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliver didn't expect that.
Oliver looks gassed!
Oliver has control of Kenyon's left arm, preventing Kenyon from doing any damage.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Kenyon from controlling successfully.
Oliver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenyon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliver is retaining full guard.
Oliver controlling the position.
Kenyon wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oliver is trying to control the position but Kenyon postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenyon connects with a body shot.
Oliver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenyon.
Kenyon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenyon.
Oliver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is in trouble now - Kenyon has advanced to mount!
Kenyon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliver is looking to get to half guard.
Oliver is squirming around, avoiding Kenyon's attempts to control the action.
Oliver is desperately trying to improve his position but Kenyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Kenyon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oliver is trying desperately to improve position.
Kenyon landing shots from mount.
Kenyon thowing shots but they're missing.
Oliver is looking to improve his position but Kenyon isn't that keen on the idea.
Kenyon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kenyon 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.
Kenyon lands a front kick.
Oliver has his takedown stuffed
and Kenyon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliver won't be happy with that.
Kenyon working away.
Kenyon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oliver is looking to reverse the position.
Kenyon trying to control the action but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Oliver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Kenyon is trying to control but can't.
Kenyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenyon trying to control but Oliver postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenyon keeps working.
Kenyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Kenyon keeps moving.
Oliver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenyon is retaining full guard.
Kenyon keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenyon instigates a clinch.
Oliver gets underhooks to prevent Kenyon's takedown attempt.
Kenyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenyon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliver tries for a takedown but Kenyon circles away easily
and Kenyon counters with a series of strikes. Oliver will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Kenyon misses.
Oliver misses with a takedown
and Kenyon counters with a two punch combo.
Michael Kenyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitch Oliver.
Kenyon looks to land a right hand but Oliver moved out of range.
Oliver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kenyon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliver gets caught flat footed, as Kenyon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenyon postures up.
Oliver wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver seems keen to control Kenyon's posture.
Oliver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenyon manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Kenyon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is stalling in the full guard.
Kenyon keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Kenyon is keeping the position.
Oliver is stalling in the full guard.
Oliver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kenyon 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!
Oliver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliver wants to take a breather but Kenyon is having none of it.
Oliver is pressing down on Kenyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenyon is holding on for now.
Oliver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kenyon gets full guard.
Kenyon keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Kenyon is trying to control the position but Oliver postures up.
Kenyon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenyon is trying to keep Oliver in close.
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Kenyon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon is looking to stand up but Oliver isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kenyon is thwarting Oliver's attempts to control the position.
Kenyon trying to control from half guard but Oliver is working away.
Oliver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyon.
Oliver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliver.
Oliver seems keen to control Kenyon's posture.
Oliver trying to control the position.
That's two 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.
Kenyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver is trying to keep Kenyon in close.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fitch Oliver just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenyon.
Kenyon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenyon looks to land a right hand but Oliver moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver gets the takedown into side control.
Oliver working away.
Oliver trying to control the position but Kenyon is working away.
Kenyon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oliver is trying for a kimura here. Kenyon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oliver wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fitch Oliver!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Leroy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeff Simms's chin.
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143 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jeff Simms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simms lands in his opponent's guard.
Simms scoring with some ground and pound.
Simms stopping the sweep attempt from Leroy.
Leroy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leroy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroy looking to secure an arm triangle but Simms defends it well.
Simms is squirming around, avoiding Leroy's attempts to control the action.
Simms is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leroy wants to finish this one by submission but Simms is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leroy.
Simms is looking to improve his position but Leroy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simms really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simms defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leroy.
Leroy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Leroy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Simms is in real trouble.
Leroy is trying to stick to Simms's back but Simms is turning into Leroy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leroy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simms.
Simms works over Leroy with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leroy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simms really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leroy looks gassed!
Leroy working a defensive guard here.
Simms slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simms working the head and body with strikes.
Leroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leroy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simms is pushing down on Leroy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leroy is fighting to maintain full guard but Simms has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simms is looking to take a break and control but Leroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leroy gets back to full guard.
Leroy is trying to keep Simms in close.
Leroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms throws a big right hand that misses.
Simms thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroy, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Leroy as Simms shoots in.
Leroy connects with a body shot.
Leroy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simms closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simms is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Leroy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simms is looking for a kimura but Leroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simms to get the leverage.
Simms lands with a punch from half guard.
Simms is trying to control the action in half guard but Leroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms is in close to Leroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simms works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simms passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simms working for a guillotine from mount but Leroy is in no mood to give up.
Leroy gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leroy is defending against the submission attempts here by Simms.
Simms is looking to take a break and control but Leroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Leroy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leroy.
Simms closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simms lands in his opponent's guard.
Leroy keeping full guard, as Simms tries to pass.
Simms slips nicely into half guard.
Simms seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Leroy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeff Simms!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick has chosen Juelz Santana- The Second Coming as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Drysdale!
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, Jordan Dick!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drysdale looking to pass the guard.
Dick is trying to control the position but Drysdale postures up.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Dick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drysdale manages to get himself to full guard.
Drysdale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Drysdale blocks nicely.
Dick won't allow Drysdale to sweep him here.
Dick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drysdale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drysdale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard.
Dick trying to control but Drysdale is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale has momentary wrist control but Dick slips an elbow through the middle.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Drysdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drysdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Drysdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drysdale trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dick wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale has his foot on Dick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dick works his way back into a safe position though.
Drysdale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drysdale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
Dick pushing down on Drysdale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick prevents Drysdale from improving his position.
Drysdale taking some punishment here, with Dick in his half guard.
Dick passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dick controlling from the full mount.
Dick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drysdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dick looking to control but Drysdale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick working the ground and pound effectively.
Drysdale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dick is landing with some decent strikes but Drysdale is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dick working Drysdale over with strikes here.
Dick looking to control but Drysdale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dick trying to control but Drysdale is having none of it.
Dick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Drysdale tries to lock up and control but Dick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Dick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dick shoots and misses
and Drysdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dick's guard now.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Dick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drysdale pushing down on Dick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dick is refusing to be controlled, as Drysdale sits in half guard.
Dick wants to improve his position but Drysdale is controlling well.
Drysdale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drysdale avoids the attempt from Dick to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drysdale wants to take Dick's back but he can't do it this time.
Ralph Drysdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick tries to reverse the position but Drysdale maintains control.
Drysdale looking to control but Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dick can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drysdale tries to take his opponent's back but Dick turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Drysdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Drysdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drysdale fails with the takedown
and Dick counters with a single leg into guard. Drysdale didn't expect that.
Drysdale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drysdale working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Drysdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drysdale wants to sweep but no luck.
Drysdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drysdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick postures up in Drysdale's guard and throws a big left but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Drysdale looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dick has picked Drysdale up and slammed him! Drysdale can't keep hold of the triangle and Dick manages to pass to side control!
Dick lands a few punches from side control.
Drysdale manages to get back to half guard.
Dick wants to pass to mount but Drysdale is defending the position.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drysdale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Drysdale dominated that second round.
That's time! Drysdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Dick counters with a low kick, right behind Drysdale 's knee.
Drysdale with a lazy takedown attempt
so Dick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drysdale's head.
Drysdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drysdale is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
Drysdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard.
Drysdale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Drysdale has wrist control.
Drysdale is trying to keep Dick in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drysdale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drysdale's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Drysdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drysdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drysdale looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Dick thows a big elbow that misses.
Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drysdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drysdale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick distracts Drysdale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Drysdale has wrist control.
Drysdale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dick's guard.
Drysdale advances to half guard.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Drysdale is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is tying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drysdale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drysdale.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Drysdale seems to be working for a kimura but Dick defends the submission attempt.
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.
Drysdale seems to be working for a kimura but Dick defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drysdale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dick!
Dick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drysdale stops Dick from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Dick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dick 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jordan Dick!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jordan Dick!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jordan Dick!
Jordan Dick wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Muse - Knights of Cydonia as his entrance music. Dante Woods could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Thomas's chin.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Woods!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woods wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Woods can't break the clinch.
Woods wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woods is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Woods tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Woods smiles and moves away.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Woods tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woods manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dante Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Thomas.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Dante Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Woods.
Woods fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Woods. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Woods connects with a jab.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Woods finish him?
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Woods.
Dante Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Woods connects with a nice cross there... Thomas is looking wobbly and Woods recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Thomas to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Woods jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dante Woods!
Dante Woods retains his welterweight title!
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