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EEC 32 Ing v Holic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
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, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
McGuire trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones tries to strike but it doesn't land.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McGuire trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw McGuire off but instead McGuire has got his back!
Jones holding both McGuire 's hands and preventing any damage.
McGuire punishes Jones with strikes from the back mount.
McGuire is punishing Jones with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jones staying busy and making it hard for McGuire to control.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McGuire.
McGuire is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McGuire scores with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones looks gassed!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the head.
McGuire is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGuire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGuire raining down shots from the mount!
McGuire cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGuire with a couple of short strikes.
McGuire landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
McGuire landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
McGuire landing strikes from the mount.
McGuire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is in a horrible position here. McGuire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones tries to reverse the position but McGuire maintains control.
McGuire cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones tries to reverse the position but McGuire maintains control.
Jones is in a horrible position here. McGuire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuire wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGuire.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire 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.
Jones throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGuire in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGuire looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire lands with some strikes.
McGuire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
McGuire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
McGuire controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGuire looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mike McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGuire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones tries to hold on but McGuire postures up.
McGuire lands with some strikes.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McGuire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McGuire lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
McGuire punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGuire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGuire lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! McGuire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGuire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire landing shots from mount.
McGuire wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
McGuire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but McGuire shrugs it off.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
McGuire keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire wants a takedown.
McGuire prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
McGuire throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.
McGuire misses with the combination.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
Jones keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Jones 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.
McGuire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones pushes McGuire off looking to stand but McGuire dives back in and keeps control.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire prevents Jones from standing back up.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to break free but McGuire has control.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Mike McGuire!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Mike McGuire!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Salizar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issac CyMike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Salizar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Salizar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issac CyMike!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salizar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Issac CyMike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CyMike punishes Salizar's body with a nice straight punch.
Salizar throws a hook to the side of CyMike's head but CyMike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Excellent takedown into side control there by CyMike.
CyMike tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salizar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
CyMike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salizar is refusing to be controlled, as CyMike sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CyMike looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salizar tries to kick CyMike off but CyMike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CyMike wants to free his trapped foot but Salizar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salizar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. CyMike is working away from the top position though.
Salizar is trying to stand up here but CyMike is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
CyMike lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salizar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
CyMike drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
CyMike working the body and head with strikes.
CyMike throwing strikes but Salizar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The strikes coming from Salizar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on CyMike's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CyMike is trying to work for a sweep but Salizar has mounted him!
CyMike working to try and regain half guard.
CyMike is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salizar tries to control but CyMike wriggling away.
CyMike throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
CyMike is squirming around, avoiding Salizar's attempts to control the action.
CyMike is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CyMike looks gassed!
Salizar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Salizar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
CyMike is in all sorts of trouble here.
CyMike gets back to half guard.
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.
CyMike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salizar.
CyMike is trying to control but can't.
Salizar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
CyMike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salizar blocks the strikes from CyMike.
CyMike flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Salizar blocks the strikes from CyMike.
CyMike looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Salizar. That snapped CyMike's head back.
Jab from Salizar.
Salizar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Issac CyMike has been cut.
Salizar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Issac CyMike will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Issac CyMike's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
CyMike scores a takedown into full mount!
CyMike throws some wild stikes that Salizar manages to avoid easily.
Salizar tries to reverse the position but CyMike maintains control.
CyMike goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Salizar is on top in guard.
CyMike lands a decent shot there.
CyMike bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salizar's guard.
Salizar keeping moving, preventing CyMike from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CyMike advances to half guard.
CyMike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salizar wants to control but CyMike is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salizar tries to get to full guard but CyMike has control of the leg.
CyMike wants to pass to mount but Salizar is defending the position.
CyMike seems to be working for a kimura but Salizar defends the submission attempt.
CyMike prevents Salizar from improving his position.
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.
Salizar is trying to control but can't.
CyMike sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salizar defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salizar misses with a straight left.
Salizar throws a right hand that CyMike ducks under and follows up with a left that CyMike also avoids with ease.
CyMike shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. CyMike showed some decent athleticism there.
CyMike is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salizar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time CyMike.
CyMike not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salizar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Salizar manages to get to full guard.
CyMike content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salizar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CyMike connects with a couple of short punches.
CyMike 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.
CyMike trying to control but Salizar is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
CyMike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salizar is keeping the position for now.
CyMike throwing strikes but missing.
CyMike looking to pass the guard.
CyMike wants to control from the top but Salizar keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
CyMike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CyMike moves away from the strike by Salizar.
Salizar fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac CyMike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Issac CyMike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
CyMike shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Salizar is working to get back to half guard.
CyMike is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salizar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
CyMike has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salizar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
CyMike with the ground and pound from mount.
CyMike working away from the top, dropping strikes.
CyMike postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salizar looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CyMike landing strikes from the mount and Salizar is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
CyMike content just to control the position here.
CyMike wants to finish this one by submission but Salizar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from CyMike.
Salizar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Salizar tries to hold on but CyMike pushes him away.
The referee warns Salizar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
CyMike landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salizar can't escape the position.
CyMike trying to control but he's not successful this time.
CyMike is working for a guillotine from mount but Salizar frees his head quite easily.
Salizar is working to get back to half guard.
Salizar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Salizar wants to get back to his feet.
CyMike lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salizar covers up after that shot from CyMike.
CyMike is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Salizar is trying to get back to his feet but CyMike has full control of the position and if anything, Salizar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Salizar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
CyMike working for a choke but Salizar reverses nicely into CyMike 's guard.
CyMike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
CyMike has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salizar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CyMike tries to strike from the bottom.
Salizar stopping the sweep attempt from CyMike.
Pablo Salizar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CyMike keeping busy on the bottom but Salizar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Salizar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issac CyMike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got CyMike 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Issac CyMike 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 Billy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah Stoltfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gun comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Ass. Stoltfus has chosen The Chase as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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185 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hezekiah Stoltfus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoltfus digs a good body shot into Gun's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoltfus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gun tries to land a knee to the head but Stoltfus blocks with his arms.
Gun looking for a takedown.
Stoltfus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoltfus gets underhooks to prevent Gun's takedown attempt.
Stoltfus is trying to break free.
Stoltfus wants to break free but Gun has control.
Stoltfus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Stoltfus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stoltfus is trying to break free.
Stoltfus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gun has Stoltfus pressed against the cage.
Stoltfus breaks from the clinch.
Stoltfus feints and as Gun raises his hands in defense, Stoltfus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoltfus is one step ahead there.
Gun has his foot on Stoltfus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoltfus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoltfus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gun wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoltfus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stoltfus keeping moving, preventing Gun from controlling successfully.
Gun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stoltfus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stoltfus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gun stopping the sweep attempt from Stoltfus.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stoltfus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoltfus lands with a hook. Gun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoltfus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Billy Gun has been cut.
Gun is breathing heavily.
Gun tries to clinch up.
Stoltfus lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gun sprawling to the canvas. Stoltfus follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gun hang on?
Gun is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun tries to get to full guard but Stoltfus has control of the leg.
Oh Gun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoltfus thows a huge punch but Gun dodges it nicely.
Gun is looking to control Stoltfus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gun avoid being mounted?
Gun seems to have got his legs back now.
Stoltfus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gun is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stoltfus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoltfus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stoltfus lands with a nice body punch.
Hezekiah Stoltfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoltfus darts in and clinches Gun up against the cage.
Stoltfus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stoltfus goes for a takedown attempt but Gun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stoltfus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoltfus scores with a jab. Gun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stoltfus lands with a nice combination. Gun backs away looking to recover.
Gun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoltfus. Stoltfus obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoltfus avoids the body shot from Gun.
Gun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoltfus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gun's waist but Gun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stoltfus off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoltfus keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoltfus is looking to clinch.
Stoltfus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoltfus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stoltfus moves into range and clinches up with Gun.
Stoltfus wants to break free but Gun has control.
Gun tries to work over Stoltfus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gun breaks the clinch.
Stoltfus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stoltfus.
Gun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Stoltfus.
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!
Gun misses with a takedown attempt - Stoltfus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltfus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gun backs up against the cage.
Stoltfus tests Gun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah Stoltfus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stoltfus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gun.
Hezekiah Stoltfus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoltfus but Stoltfus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoltfus throws a one two combo.
Gun throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoltfus.
Stoltfus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gun on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stoltfus.
Stoltfus misses with a two punch combination.
Gun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoltfus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoltfus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stoltfus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stoltfus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poor strikes thrown by Stoltfus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stoltfus unloads with some shots from mount but Gun bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus looking to control but Gun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gun tries to hold on but Stoltfus postures up.
Stoltfus wants to finish this one by submission but Gun is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stoltfus.
Gun tries to hold on but Stoltfus postures up.
Stoltfus unloads with some shots from mount but Gun bucks and avoids them well.
Gun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stoltfus content just to control the position here.
Stoltfus looking to ground and pound but Gun is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gun is looking to get to half guard.
Gun tries to lock up and control but Stoltfus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stoltfus lands a nice shot to the head.
Gun avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stoltfus.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stoltfus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gun flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stoltfus 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.
Gun wants to hold on but Stoltfus pushes him away.
Gun blocking the ground and pound.
Stoltfus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gun because Stoltfus loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stoltfus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gun tries to hold on but Stoltfus pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoltfus looking to ground and pound but Gun is blocking nicely.
Stoltfus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stoltfus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stoltfus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stoltfus 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.
Stoltfus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gun tries to hold on but Stoltfus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stoltfus throws some wild stikes that Gun manages to avoid easily.
Stoltfus throwing strikes but Gun bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Stoltfus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gun is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stoltfus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoltfus fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoltfus lands a two punch combo.
Stoltfus stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoltfus clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah Stoltfus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Gun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stoltfus works Gun's body with a nice hook.
Stoltfus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoltfus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoltfus doesn't manage to clinch there - Gun circles away.
Gun blocks a low kick nicely.
Gun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stoltfus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stoltfus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gun is trying to keep Stoltfus in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gun is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gun with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gun manages to pass to side control.
Gun working the head and body with strikes.
Gun moves nicely into side control.
Stoltfus taking a bit of punishment here - Gun scoring with strikes.
Stoltfus can't do much from the bottom here.
Stoltfus is trying to buck Gun off.
Stoltfus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gun connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus can't do much from the bottom here.
Gun working the head and body with strikes.
Stoltfus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoltfus.
Stoltfus looks to land a combination but Gun avoids it well.
Stoltfus catches Gun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gun misses with a two punch combination.
Gun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoltfus stuffs the takedown.
Gun throws out a loose jab but Stoltfus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoltfus falls off balance throwing a combination
so Gun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stoltfus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gun preventing the sweep.
Gun wants to control from the top but Stoltfus keeps moving.
Gun stopping the sweep attempt from Stoltfus.
Gun trying to control but Stoltfus is working from the bottom.
Gun passes Stoltfus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoltfus defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stoltfus slips under a jab.
Stoltfus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billy Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hezekiah Stoltfus.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stoltfus!
Gun has Stoltfus up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoltfus wants to get back to striking at distance but Gun won't allow it.
Billy Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stoltfus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stoltfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoltfus blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stoltfus 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Hezekiah Stoltfus!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Hezekiah Stoltfus!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Hezekiah Stoltfus!
Hezekiah Stoltfus wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder. 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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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Salvador pushes him off.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvador lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salvador lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salvador can't break the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Salvador won't allow it.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvador pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salvador tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salvador blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas keeps control of Salvador as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salvador is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas taking a breather.
Salvador stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Jorge Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salvador is trying to break free.
Salvador wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Salvador.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador is trying to break free.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salvador gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Salvador won't allow it.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salvador's face.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salvador has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salvador wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thomas prevents Salvador from breaking the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salvador wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas looking to stall.
Thomas keeps control of Salvador as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Salvador blocks it.
Salvador is trying to break free.
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.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salvador blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salvador tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salvador blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salvador stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salvador avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Salvador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvador misses with a wild combination.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvador circles away.
Salvador throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Salvador saw that one coming.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salvador throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
The crowd cheers as Salvador lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Salvador scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Salvador circles away.
Some wild striking there from Salvador.
Salvador tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas tries to clinch but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvador's head.
Salvador takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Salvador keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salvador swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 right-left combo lands from Thomas.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvador swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Salvador.
Salvador avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Salvador misses with a looping left.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salvador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Salvador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Salvador scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jorge Salvador is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvador throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Salvador jabs at Thomas's body.
Salvador moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Salvador circles away.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Salvador to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Doc Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Salvador is blocking nicely.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salvador wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salvador wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salvador up against the cage.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Salvador sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Salvador misses with a wild combination.
Jorge Salvador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Salvador throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range.
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salvador lands a body shot.
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salvador is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position but Salvador is working away.
Thomas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Salvador takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thomas tries to score with some ground and pound. Salvador controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salvador, who protects the arm well.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thomas cracks Salvador with a big elbow.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas decides to stand back up.
Thomas wants to clinch but Salvador slips to the side
and Salvador counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Salvador is avoiding it.
Salvador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge Salvador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salvador avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Salvador digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
A punch combination from Salvador misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doc Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
That's time! Salvador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Salvador!
Salvador wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Thomas is working for a guillotine from mount but Salvador frees his head quite easily.
Salvador is trying to stand.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thomas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thomas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Salvador on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salvador tries to get out of the position.
Salvador trying desperately to get to his feet.
Salvador trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thomas landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Salvador is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thomas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thomas breaks from Salvador's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and Salvador is in trouble!
Thomas cracks Salvador with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Salvador is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thomas has isolated one of Salvador's arms. Salvador looking to fight him off but Thomas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doc Thomas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fitch Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch Oliver has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Fitch Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oliver slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
Hatfield dodges the punch combination from Oliver.
Hannibal Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Oliver with that takedown attempt.
Oliver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Oliver counters with a shoot takedown. Hatfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Oliver looking to pass the guard.
Oliver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hatfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliver is controlling him.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatfield is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Oliver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hatfield!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver can't control as he wanted to and Hatfield manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Oliver wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield is staying active underneath Oliver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliver slows the pace down in half guard.
Hatfield gets back to full guard.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Oliver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Oliver isn't so interested in that idea.
Hatfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oliver!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatfield tries to control but Oliver wriggling away.
Hatfield controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver tries to lock up and control but Hatfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Hatfield wants to control the pace but Oliver is squirming around nicely.
Oliver avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hatfield.
Hatfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Oliver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hatfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hatfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oliver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hatfield looking to control but Oliver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Hatfield 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.
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliver is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
Oliver shoots in and bounces Hatfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Oliver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliver preventing the sweep.
Oliver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliver won't allow Hatfield to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Hatfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliver.
Oliver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Oliver looking to sit in guard and control but Hatfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatfield has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliver is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliver has a closed guard, preventing Hatfield from standing up.
Hatfield postures up.
Oliver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oliver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hatfield throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fitch Oliver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to stand up but Oliver is controlling him.
Oliver preventing the sweep.
Hatfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliver trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hatfield misses with a jab to the body
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Oliver moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a combination that misses
and Oliver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hatfield!
Oliver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hatfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries to get to full guard but Oliver has control of the leg.
Hatfield gets full guard.
Oliver looking to pass the guard.
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliver is controlling him.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Oliver won't allow Hatfield to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fitch Oliver dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Oliver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Oliver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliver.
Hatfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hatfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Oliver isn't so interested in that idea.
Hatfield is trying to keep Oliver in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield pulls Oliver in close to prevent any damage.
Oliver tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
Hatfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hatfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Oliver.
Hatfield stuffs the takedown.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Hannibal Hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliver is just out of range.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Oliver's legs.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Oliver shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but Oliver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Oliver moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hatfield, right into the meat.
Oliver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatfield. Hatfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield tries to bum rush Oliver with a series of wild strikes but Oliver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Oliver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hannibal Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Oliver avoids it well.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatfield swings for the body but Oliver moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Oliver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Oliver slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hatfield 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!
Hannibal Hatfield wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lord Humungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humungus comes to the cage accompanied by My Speech. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Humungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humungus misses with a low kick.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Humungus tries a head kick but it misses.
Humungus darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Humungus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Humungus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Humungus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Humungus but great work by Brown.
Humungus is trying to improve his position.
Humungus can't do much from the bottom here.
Humungus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Humungus looking for submissions off his back.
Humungus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humungus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Humungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Humungus 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.
Brown trying to control but Humungus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to stand but Humungus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Humungus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humungus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humungus tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Humungus misses with a head kick.
Humungus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Humungus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Brown looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humungus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Humungus trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Humungus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Humungus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Humungus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humungus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Humungus throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Humungus is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown avoids the head kick by Humungus.
Humungus fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown wants to clinch
and Humungus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
Humungus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Humungus is proving a slippery customer.
Humungus chips away with some ground and pound.
Humungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humungus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Humungus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Humungus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown tries to clinch but Humungus moves away
and Humungus counters by moving into the clinch.
Humungus misses with a knee to the head.
Humungus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Humungus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Humungus is controlling the position.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Humungus misses with a knee to the head.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Humungus keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Humungus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown is trying to stall.
Humungus lands a knee to the head.
Humungus missing with knees to the body.
Humungus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humungus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Humungus landing knees to the body.
Humungus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Humungus improves position.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Humungus pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Humungus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
Lord Humungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Brown.
Humungusis looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard.
Humungus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Humungus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Humungus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Humungus has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Humungus's guard.
Brown distracts Humungus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Humungus pushes a forearm under Brown's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brown is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lord Humungus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Metropolis (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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210 lbs
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217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Hughes!
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, Marius Metropolis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metropolis shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Metropolis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metropolis trying to control from the bottom.
Metropolis looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes blocks the strikes from Metropolis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metropolis trying to control here.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Metropolis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis is looking to improve his position.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metropolis is looking to improve his position.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metropolis regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes postures up in Metropolis's guard and throws a big left but Metropolis blocks it.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metropolis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metropolis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Metropolis working the ground and pound.
Metropolis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hughes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Metropolis connects with a decent elbow.
Metropolis wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Metropolis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis cracks Hughes with a big right hand but Hughes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Metropolis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Metropolis working the head with strikes.
Metropolis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metropolis advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Metropolis is landing with some decent strikes but Hughes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hughes is in a horrible position here. Metropolis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Metropolis postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hughes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hughes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marius Metropolis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Sterns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkham has chosen Hunt You Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kylian Kirkham looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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157 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ed Sterns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterns clinches up with Kirkham and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirkham looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sterns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirkham can't fight it off and eventually Sterns manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirkham looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sterns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterns looking to pass the guard.
Sterns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirkham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sterns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sterns throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sterns in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sterns scoring with punches and elbows.
Sterns scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kirkham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sterns is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kirkham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterns is looking to take a break and control but Kirkham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirkham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sterns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sterns scoring with punches from side control.
Kirkham trying to remain calm as Sterns controls from the top position.
Sterns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkham keeps working.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ed Sterns just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sterns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sterns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterns landing strikes from the mount.
Sterns lands a big elbow.
It looks like Kylian Kirkham has been cut.
Sterns scoring with strikes but Kirkham is staying in there.
Sterns with a couple of short strikes.
Kirkham is rocked!
Sterns working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kirkham looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sterns! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ed Sterns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brash Tootin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Duke Nukem Theme by Megadeth. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tootin's choice of entrance music: I wanna chill. Duke Nukem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Nukem!
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, Brash Tootin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tootin instigates a clinch.
Tootin manages to pull guard.
Tootin is looking for a triangle but Nukem pushes his legs off easily.
Tootin keeping busy on the bottom but Nukem has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tootin looking for submissions off his back.
Tootin wants to get back to full guard.
Tootin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tootin looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nukem connects with a nice short shot to Tootin's temple.
It looks like Brash Tootin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nukem lands a nice short elbow.
Nukem is controlling the pace.
Tootin trying to control from the bottom.
Nukem frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tootin regains half guard.
Tootin tries to roll over but Nukem keeps him under control.
Nukem is tying to control. Tootin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tootin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tootin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tootin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tootin is looking to improve his position.
Nukem stalling.
Nukem is looking to advance position but Tootin won't allow it.
Tootin moves into full guard.
Nukem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tootin is keeping the position for now.
Nukem wants to control from the top but Tootin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tootin is looking for a triangle but Nukem pushes his legs off easily.
Nukem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tootin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tootin wants to sweep here but Nukem controlling him for the moment.
Nukem controlling from the top position.
Tootin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nukem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nukem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Nukem working some strikes from top position.
Nukem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nukem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tootin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tootin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nukem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nukem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brash Tootin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nukem lands a jab to the head.
Brash Tootin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tootin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nukem is fending him off so far but Tootin persists. Nope, Nukem circles away and we're back to standing.
Nukem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tootin keeps Nukem at a distance using the push kick.
Tootin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nukem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tootin misses with a body shot.
Tootin avoids the head kick by Nukem.
Tootin throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
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!
Tootin dodges the punch combination from Nukem.
Nukem blocks a head kick by Tootin.
Nukem cracks Tootin with a good jab.
That has opened up Brash Tootin's cut even more.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nukem.
Nukem swinging wilding here.
Tootin moves in looking to clinch but Nukem pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tootin moves in looking to clinch but Nukem pushes him off.
Nukem tries to clinch up but Tootin circles away and keeps his distance.
Tootin tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
Tootin is looking to clinch but Nukem is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tootin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nukem tries to avoid it but Tootin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nukem to the ground. Nukem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tootin fails to land the takedown.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brash Tootin.
Nukem lands with a hook. Tootin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tootin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nukem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tootin tries to clinch up
and Nukem counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tootin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tootin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nukem counters with a good low kick that Tootin was not able to check.
Nukem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tootin has a takedown stuffed.
Nukem keeps the fight on the outside.
Tootin clinches.
Nukem just leaning against Tootin, taking a breather.
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tootin wants to clinch up but Nukem keeps it at a distance.
Tootin tries to clinch but Nukem moves away
and Nukem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws out a loose jab but Tootin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem tries to keep at a distance but Tootin has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tootin pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
Tootin can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tootin's face.
Tootin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nukem smiles and moves away.
Tootin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nukem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tootin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nukem swivels and escapes.
Tootin moves in looking to clinch but Nukem pushes him off.
Tootin clinches but Nukem breaks the clinch
and Nukem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nukem.
Tootin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nukem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nukem drops back looking for a leg! Tootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tootin manages to kick Nukem off! Nukem jumps back into Tootin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tootin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nukem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tootin.
Nukem taking a breather here.
Nukem trying to control the position but Tootin is working away.
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.
Tootin tries to improve position but can't.
Tootin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tootin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nukem's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nukem prevents Tootin from improving his position.
Tootin is refusing to be controlled, as Nukem sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tootin tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Nukem finds it's target.
Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
Tootin pulls guard effortlessly.
Tootin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tootin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nukem has picked Tootin up and slammed him! Tootin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nukem manages to pass to side control!
Nukem tries for a kimura but Tootin is defending well.
Tootin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nukem is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tootin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem working for a submission but Tootin is keeping him at bay.
Tootin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nukem working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tootin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tootin wants to stand but Nukem has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tootin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nukem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nukem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nukem!
Duke Nukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tootin is trying to get back to half guard.
Nukem avoids the strikes from the bottom by Tootin.
You can see the frustration on Tootin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tootin is looking for a sweep.
Tootin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nukem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nukem uses his free foot to push down on Tootin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tootin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootin working to try and regain half guard.
Nukem wants to control the pace but Tootin is squirming around nicely.
Tootin is just holding on here. Nukem manages to take his back.
Nukem gets his hands free as Tootin looks to control.
Tootin turns into Nukem and is now in his guard.
Tootin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tootin is looking to pass Nukem's guard but actually Nukem recovers to full guard.
That's four 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.
Tootin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tootin wants to control from the top but Nukem keeps moving.
Tootin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nukem dives on top into guard.
Tootin working for submissions but it's allowed Nukem to get to half guard.
Tootin trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nukem, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Duke Nukem!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Duke Nukem!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alco Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ing's entrance music is Suburban Train. A fine choice. Alco Holic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Ing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alco Holic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holic misses with a takedown attempt - Ing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ing checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ing throws a series of punches but Holic moves out of range.
Holic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ing throws a head kick but Holic moves out of range.
Ing stuffs the takedown attempt from Holic. Holic gets slowly back to his feet.
Brett Ing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alco Holic.
A shot to de liver by Ing. Beautiful body shot.
Holic shoots in but Ing avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alco Holic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ing. No joy for Holic on that attempt.
Holic looks gassed!
Ing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ing bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holic's head.
Ing drops Holic with a left and a right! Oh, Holic is hurt - Ing dives into side control looking to finish!
Holic is rocked!
It looks like Alco Holic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ing stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Holic is still on wobbly legs! Can Ing finish him?
Ing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ing lands a hook that stumbles Holic back into the cage. Ing follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Holic to the canvas! Ing pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Holic has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brett Ing!
Brett Ing retains his bantamweight title!
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