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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styles Latrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the cage accompanied by Who Wants To Live Forever by Queen. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Styles Latrow!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod lands a big shot that drops Latrow! Can he finish him?
Latrow is rocked!
It looks like Styles Latrow has been cut.
MacLeod gets to his feet - Latrow follows without any prompting.
Latrow is still on wobbly legs! Can MacLeod finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Latrow.
MacLeod moves in close and cracks Latrow with a massive right hand! Latrow, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Wilcox!
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, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox checks a leg kick nicely.
Corleone misses with a body kick.
A combination from Corleone does no damage.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilcox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Corleone does no damage.
Wilcox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corleone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corleone cracks Wilcox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilcox dodges the punch combination from Corleone.
Corleone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilcox has one foot on Corleone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Corleone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilcox misses the body punch
and Corleone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilcox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Corleone is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox trying to control the position but Corleone is working away.
Wilcox tries for a kimura but Corleone is defending well.
Corleone is trying to improve his position.
Wilcox in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Corleone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corleone should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wilcox working the head and body with strikes.
That's two 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.
Wilcox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Corleone is looking for a sweep.
Corleone looks gassed!
Wilcox is looking to take a break and control but Corleone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corleone manages to get back to half guard.
Corleone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wilcox manages to pass to mount!
Wilcox controlling from the full mount.
Wilcox lands with some strikes.
Wilcox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilcox working for a guillotine from mount but Corleone is in no mood to give up.
Corleone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilcox is going olschool here, as he tries to force Corleone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corleone shrugs it off.
Wilcox breaks from Corleone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Corleone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilcox landing shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilcox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox controlling from mount.
Wilcox avoids the attempt from Corleone to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilcox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wilcox controlling his opponent.
Corleone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilcox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corleone is looking to escape.
Wilcox working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcox landing strikes from the mount and Corleone is in trouble!
Wilcox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wilcox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corleone.
Corleone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone.
Wilcox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corleone's guard.
Wilcox distracts Corleone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilcox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilcox distracts Corleone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corleone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilcox is controlling him.
Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilcox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilcox stands up over Corleone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
Wilcox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilcox advances to half guard.
Wilcox moves into full mount! Corleone won't be happy about that!
Wilcox has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corleone's face.
Corleone is in a horrible position here. Wilcox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox avoids the attempt from Corleone to control.
Corleone is bucking up trying to escape but Wilcox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilcox working for a submission but Corleone is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is going olschool here, as he tries to force Corleone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corleone shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox is going olschool here, as he tries to force Corleone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corleone shrugs it off.
Wilcox scoring with strikes but Corleone is staying in there.
Wilcox with shots to the head and body - Corleone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wilcox looking to control but Corleone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilcox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corleone can do to turn this around?
Wilcox landing shots from mount.
Wilcox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mark Wilcox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilcox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Corleone is looking to improve his position but Wilcox isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilcox breaks from Corleone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Corleone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Corleone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corleone is in a horrible position here. Wilcox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Corleone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Corleone is bucking up trying to escape but Wilcox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Corleone is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corleone throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wilcox. What's that going to do exactly?
Wilcox lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Corleone hang on?
Wilcox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Corleone is still in real trouble! Can Wilcox finish him?
Corleone takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Wilcox's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Wilcox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Woodz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Woodz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Woodz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woodz lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Woodz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woodz has a takedown stuffed.
Carter throws a one two combo.
Woodz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodz is retaining full guard.
Woodz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Woodz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter won't allow Woodz to sweep him here.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodz is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter checks the leg kick.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Woodz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woodz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Woodz shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Stan Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Woodz.
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
Woodz looks gassed!
Woodz is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woodz looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tiger Woodz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter lands with a hook. Woodz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Woodz.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodz keeps working.
Carter grinds an elbow into Woodz's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Carter 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.
Woodz is looking to reverse the position.
Carter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woodz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carter grinds an elbow into Woodz's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Carter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodz keeps working.
Carter working the ground and pound from side control.
Carter controlling the position from side mount.
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woodz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woodz is not content to let Carter control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woodz tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Woodz is not content to let Carter control the position.
Woodz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Woodz is defending well.
Carter stalling away here and it's allowed Woodz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Woodz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woodz tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Stan Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodz misses with a straight right.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
Woodz checks a low kick from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woodz, right into the meat.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woodz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Woodz.
Carter throws a series of punches but Woodz avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woodz circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodz.
Carter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Woodz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Woodz is trying to stand.
Woodz actively working from the bottom here.
Carter lands with a punch from half guard.
Carter content to control rather than advance.
Woodz is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to advance position but Woodz won't allow it.
Carter blocks the strikes from Woodz.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Woodz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woodz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Woodz.
Carter has managed to clinch.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodz tries to clinch
and Carter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Woodz's guard now.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodz can't keep his opponent in guard - Carter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stan Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodz tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter landing shots from mount.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carter trying to control but Woodz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter is working for a guillotine from mount but Woodz frees his head quite easily.
Carter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Carter dominating with strikes here.
Carter trying to control but Woodz is having none of it.
Carter breaks from Woodz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Woodz's cut.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Woodz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter tries for a takedown but Woodz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woodz tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woodz to the ground. Woodz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Woodz clinches but Carter breaks the clinch
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Woodz 's knee.
Woodz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woodz fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Woodz didn't expect that.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Woodz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Carter is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Woodz pulls down on the head and he's put Carter to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiger Woodz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Spotwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Spotwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington stalks Spotwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spotwood's face. Spotwood staggers backwards, shaken.
Spotwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Washington tries to hold on but Spotwood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spotwood prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Spotwood controlling from mount.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spotwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spotwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Spotwood is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spotwood tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Spotwood content to control rather than advance.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.
Spotwood stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spotwood wants to get up but he can't break Washington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spotwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Spotwood controlling from the top position.
Washington controls Spotwood momentarily but Spotwood frees himself.
Spotwood gets to his feet. Washington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spotwood feints and as Washington raises his hands in defense, Spotwood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washington has his foot on Spotwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spotwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Washington looks gassed!
Washington keeping moving, preventing Spotwood from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is working an open guard so Spotwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spotwood with a nice cross.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spotwood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spotwood trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Spotwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Spotwood advances to half guard.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Spotwood is very close to passing his half guard.
Spotwood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Washington throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Spotwood fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spotwood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spotwood putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Washington wants to control but Spotwood is having none of it.
Spotwood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Washington is surviving well by controlling Spotwood's body position as best he can.
Washington wants to control but Spotwood is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Spotwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spotwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spotwood lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spotwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spotwood trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington misses with a strike from the bottom.
Spotwood is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jerry Spotwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spotwood has hold of Washington's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Washington tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Spotwood cranks the arm and Washington screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Washington, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jerry Spotwood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyke Mison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baroni has chosen Sexyama Slideshow, which has impregnated every woman here tonight...and man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyke Mison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mison misses with a few strikes there.
Baroni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Joey Baroni has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baroni moves in looking to clinch but Mison pushes him off.
Mison lands a really nice looking cross but Baroni seems unphased.
Baroni defending well as Mison loads up on a big left hand.
Mison throws a jab but it's blocked by Baroni.
Mison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Mison scores with a shoulder strike.
Mison swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mison throws a head punch that misses.
Mison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mison.
Mison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni is trying to break the clinch but Mison has him pressed against the cage.
Baroni lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Mison.
Mison breaks from the clinch.
Baroni avoids the head kick by Mison.
Mison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mison sends Baroni crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mison is motioning to the referee to let Baroni up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Baroni is rocked!
Baroni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baroni is still on wobbly legs! Can Mison finish him?
Joey Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni moves away from the strike by Mison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a right and a left that Mison avoids nicely.
Baroni seems to have recovered his senses.
Crack! Mison connects with the perfect overhand right and Baroni falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyke Mison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Offenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silus Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offenhard comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500. 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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200 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dick Offenhard!
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, Silus Bane!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane fails to land the takedown.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Offenhard tries to clinch there but Bane circles away.
Offenhard doesn't manage to clinch there - Bane circles away.
Offenhard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Offenhard clinches up against the cage.
Offenhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bane.
Offenhard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Offenhard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Offenhard stalling.
Offenhard landing knees to the head.
It looks like Silus Bane has been cut.
Offenhard landing knees to the head.
Offenhard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bane manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Offenhard stacks Bane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Offenhard!
Offenhard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bane to his feet.
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offenhard manages to avoid it.
Bane keeps the fight on the outside.
Bane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Offenhard circles away.
Dick Offenhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silus Bane.
Bane looks gassed!
Offenhard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch but Bane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Offenhard.
Offenhard rushes Bane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Offenhard connects with a knee to the head.
Offenhard misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Offenhard.
Offenhard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bane is working for takedown but Offenhard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Offenhard stalls.
Bane wants to break free but Offenhard has control.
Bane takes an elbow to the temple.
Offenhard keeps control of Bane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Offenhard.
Offenhard connects with a knee to the head.
Offenhard scores with a knee to the head.
Offenhard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Offenhard lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Offenhard.
Offenhard lands an elbow that stopped Bane in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Offenhard to work.
Offenhard scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Bane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Offenhard keeps control of Bane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Offenhard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head.
Bane wants a takedown but no success here.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Offenhard scores with a knee to the head.
Bane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Offenhard lands a knee to the head.
Bane is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bane is still on wobbly legs! Can Offenhard finish him?
Offenhard has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bane - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Offenhard, and another! Bane is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dick Offenhard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artum Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ronald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artum Ruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Ronald!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronald ducks under a wild hook from Ruska.
Ruska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ronald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruska.
Ruska landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruska landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruska missing with knees to the body.
Ronald lands a damaging elbow.
Ronald throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruska.
Ronald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ronald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruska is trying to drag Ronald to the mat but Ronald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruska's brow.
Ronald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruska backwards.
Ruska lands a body shot.
Ronald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruska prevents Ronald from breaking the clinch.
Ronald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruska scores a nice knee to the body.
Ronald throws an elbow but it misses.
Ronald lands an elbow inside.
Ronald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruska managing to block the knees to the body from Ronald.
Ronald looks gassed!
Ruska misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruska's brow.
Ruska has Ronald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ruska pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ronald tumbling to the mat - Ruska dives into Ronald's guard.
Ronald can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruska advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruska is working for a submission of some sort.
Ronald is looking to control Ruska's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronald avoid being mounted?
Ruska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruska is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ronald is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artum Ruska!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Withers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Honcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Withers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snap your fingers snap your neck. Honcho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 30 Seconds to Mars- Battle of One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Withers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Honcho!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withers keeps the fight on the outside.
Honcho shoots for a takedown but Withers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honcho lands a with a good body shot.
Withers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Withers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honcho checks the leg kick.
Honcho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Withers tries to avoid it but Honcho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Withers to the ground. Withers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Honcho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Luke Withers has been cut.
Honcho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honcho shoots for a double leg takedown but Withers sprawls well. He's pushed Honcho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luke Withers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Honcho.
Honcho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Withers throws a series of punches but Honcho avoids them all with ease.
Withers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Withers tries a low kick but Honcho avoids it.
Honcho misses with a series of wild punches.
Honcho shoots for a takedown but Withers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honcho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Withers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Withers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honcho.
Withers missing with a left hand there. Honcho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Honcho finds it's way through Withers's defenses.
Honcho fails to land with a series of punches.
Honcho looks gassed!
Withers clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Withers.
Withers tries to land knees in the clinch but Honcho avoids the damage to the body.
Withers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honcho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Withers avoiding damage as Honcho throws knees to the body.
Honcho works on Withers's body with a couple of short punches.
Honcho is leaning against Withers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Honcho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honcho dodges an elbow strike from Withers.
Withers managing to block the knees to the body from Honcho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers lands a knee to the head.
Honcho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Withers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Withers trying to land knees to the body.
Honcho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Withers tries to land knees in the clinch but Honcho avoids the damage to the body.
Honcho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Withers has him pressed against the cage.
Honcho wants a takedown but no success here.
Honcho looking for a takedown.
Honcho wants to stall.
Withers tries to land knees in the clinch but Honcho avoids the damage to the body.
Withers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Honcho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Withers is controlling him.
Withers wants to pass the guard but Honcho is keeping the position.
Withers works over Honcho with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers won't allow Honcho to sweep him here.
Withers landing some decent shots from guard.
Withers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Withers scoring with some ground and pound.
Withers chips away with some ground and pound.
Withers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honcho's head.
Withers scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honcho wants to get back to his feet but Withers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Withers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honcho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Withers is one step ahead there.
Withers wants to control from the top but Honcho keeps moving.
Honcho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Honcho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Withers stopping the sweep attempt from Honcho.
Withers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Withers with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Withers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Withers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Honcho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Withers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honcho's guard.
Withers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Honcho trying to keep a closed guard but Withers is proving a slippery customer.
Honcho is looking for a triangle here but Withers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Withers working the ground and pound.
Withers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Honcho is breathing heavily.
Honcho wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Honcho is looking to reverse the position.
Honcho misses with a strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Withers scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Honcho is trying to get back to half guard.
Withers looks up at the clock and then as Honcho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Withers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Honcho is trying to improve his position.
Luke Withers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honcho misses with a strike from the bottom.
Withers working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Withers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Honcho gets back to half guard.
Withers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers with shots to the head and body - Honcho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Honcho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Withers lands a big shot there that rocks Honcho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Withers with the ground and pound from mount.
Honcho tries to hold on but Withers pushes him away.
Honcho is trying desperately to improve position.
Honcho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Withers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honcho tries to reverse the position but Withers maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Honcho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Withers lands a nice shot to the head.
Withers avoids the attempt from Honcho to control.
Withers lands a heavy elbow.
Withers lands a big shot there that rocks Honcho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Withers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Withers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Withers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Honcho's face.
Honcho tries to hold on but Withers postures up.
Withers lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withers working Honcho over with strikes here.
Honcho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Withers lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Withers raining down shots from the mount!
Withers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Withers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Withers raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Withers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Honcho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Withers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Withers'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Withers. That's going to slow Honcho down.
Honcho with a poor takedown
and Withers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honcho thinking.
Withers is looking to chop away at Honcho's legs.
Withers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Honcho misses with a double jab.
Withers misses with a leg kick
and Honcho counters with a good low kick that Withers was not able to check.
Withers wants to land a leg kick but Honcho is out of range.
Honcho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honcho tries to clinch there but Withers circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Withers misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Withers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Honcho fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho blocks a leg kick.
Honcho tries to clinch up
and Withers counters by clinching up.
Honcho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Honcho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Withers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Honcho misses with a knee strike.
Honcho wants a takedown but no success here.
Withers tries to land knees in the clinch but Honcho avoids the damage to the body.
Honcho blocks an elbow strike.
Withers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Honcho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Honcho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Honcho wants to break free but Withers has control.
Honcho misses with a knee strike.
Honcho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
Withers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Honcho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Honcho prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Withers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honcho. Withers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike Honcho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Withers is looking to slow Honcho down with leg kicks.
Honcho moves out of range of the leg kick from Withers.
Withers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honcho manages to avoid it.
Withers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Honcho.
Honcho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Honcho defending well as Withers loads up on a big left hand.
Withers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Honcho's guard.
Withers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Withers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Withers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honcho is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honcho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Withers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honcho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Honcho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Withers's head.
Withers wants to get back to full guard.
Withers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Withers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Withers.
Mike Honcho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honcho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honcho punishes Withers's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honcho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Withers misses with a takedown attempt - Honcho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Withers.
Honcho throws a series of punches but Withers moves out of range.
Honcho checks a leg kick.
Honcho checks a low kick from Withers.
Honcho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Withers checks it well.
Honcho throws a right hand that Withers ducks under and follows up with a left that Withers also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Withers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Withers, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Withers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morkevicius has chosen "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryce Tanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Resetivus Morkevicius!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morkevicius dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
A jab from Tanner misses.
Tanner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Morkevicius with that takedown attempt.
Morkevicius slips under a jab from Tanner.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morkevicius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morkevicius looking to finish with strikes here!
Tanner tries to hold on but Morkevicius pushes him away.
Tanner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morkevicius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tanner is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius punching from mount but Tanner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morkevicius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanner is looking to escape.
Tanner is desperately trying to improve his position but Morkevicius has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanner wants to control but Morkevicius is having none of it.
Tanner is looking to improve his position but Morkevicius isn't that keen on the idea.
Morkevicius is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tanner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tanner!
Morkevicius is looking for a triangle but Tanner pushes his legs off easily.
Morkevicius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to get up but he can't break Morkevicius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Tanner defends it easily.
Tanner content to stall in guard here.
Tanner advances to half guard.
Morkevicius trying to control here.
Morkevicius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morkevicius actively working from the bottom here.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius trying to control here.
Tanner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morkevicius trying to get back to full guard but Tanner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morkevicius is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tanner controlling his opponent.
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.
Morkevicius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morkevicius tries to reverse the position but Tanner maintains control.
Tanner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morkevicius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner 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.
Tanner thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morkevicius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanner is fending him off so far but Morkevicius persists. Nope, Tanner circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner misses with a double jab.
Morkevicius avoids the body shot from Tanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morkevicius fails with a takedown attempt.
Morkevicius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanner is fending him off so far but Morkevicius persists. Nope, Tanner circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryce Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Morkevicius saw that one coming.
Tanner looks to land a combination but Morkevicius avoids it well.
Morkevicius fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanner throws a hook to the side of Morkevicius's head but Morkevicius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morkevicius misses with a combination
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanner.
Bryce Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morkevicius was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morkevicius is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morkevicius with a poor takedown
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Morkevicius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morkevicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Morkevicius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius ducks right into an uppercut from Tanner.
Tanner throws a jab when Morkevicius was well out of range.
Bryce Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Tanner catches Morkevicius right on the button with a cross.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Bryce Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner stuns Morkevicius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morkevicius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morkevicius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morkevicius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looks to land a combination. Morkevicius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morkevicius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morkevicius won't allow Tanner to get back to his feet.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morkevicius can do to turn this around?
Tanner pushes Morkevicius off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morkevicius slips a jab from Tanner.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Morkevicius's shoulder, as Morkevicius tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tanner throws a hook to the side of Morkevicius's head but Morkevicius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morkevicius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morkevicius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morkevicius slips a jab and a cross from Tanner.
Morkevicius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morkevicius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanner connects with a crisp jab.
Morkevicius tries for a takedown but Tanner circles away easily
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Morkevicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius misses with a takedown
and Tanner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bryce Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Tanner lands with a right hand.
Morkevicius staying out of range there.
Morkevicius blocks a leg kick.
Morkevicius tries to move into range but Tanner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morkevicius tries for a takedown but Tanner circles away easily
and Tanner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morkevicius thinking.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Morkevicius saw that one coming.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tanner and Morkevicius goes tumbling to the canvas! Tanner follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Morkevicius is rocked!
Morkevicius tries to roll over but Tanner keeps him under control.
Tanner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Morkevicius to get to his feet.
Tanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Morkevicius ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morkevicius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morkevicius has his takedown stuffed
and Tanner counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Morkevicius makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tanner really felt that one!
Tanner tries to bum rush Morkevicius with a series of wild strikes but Morkevicius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner with a nice cross.
Morkevicius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morkevicius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morkevicius misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanner throws a nice looking combination but Morkevicius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morkevicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morkevicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanner misses with a hook.
Morkevicius slips a jab and a cross from Tanner.
Morkevicius throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Morkevicius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tanner if he has to take too many more of those.
Morkevicius doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Morkevicius avoids nicely.
Morkevicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Morkevicius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Morkevicius closes the distance but Tanner moves to the side
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morkevicius is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a low kick but Morkevicius avoids it.
Tanner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morkevicius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morkevicius looks to clinch
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morkevicius is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Tanner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morkevicius. Morkevicius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morkevicius seems to have recovered his senses.
Morkevicius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morkevicius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Morkevicius is trying to work for a kimura but Tanner is defending well.
Tanner is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to control from the bottom.
Morkevicius prevents Tanner from standing back up.
Morkevicius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morkevicius.
Tanner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morkevicius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morkevicius staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Morkevicius.
Morkevicius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner had his way with Resetivus Morkevicius in that round.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morkevicius moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Morkevicius with a poor takedown
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Morkevicius shoots and misses
and Tanner counters with a left hand that sends Morkevicius to the canvas!
Tanner gets to his feet - Morkevicius follows without any prompting.
Morkevicius ducks straight into an uppercut from Tanner and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Morkevicius maanges to regain guard straight away.
Tanner is working Morkevicius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tanner stands up from Morkevicius's guard - Tanner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morkevicius is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tanner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryce Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Morkevicius fails with the takedown
and Tanner counters with a straight right hand.
Resetivus Morkevicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morkevicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Tanner cracks Morkevicius with an open hand slap.
A cross from Tanner lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morkevicius misses with a takedown
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Morkevicius misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanner lands a stunning uppercut that sends Morkevicius to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Tanner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morkevicius is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tanner pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanner in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanner trying to mount his opponent but Morkevicius defends it.
Morkevicius trying to control here.
Tanner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Morkevicius trying to control but Tanner postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morkevicius moves forwards but Tanner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morkevicius feints and as Tanner raises his hands in defense, Morkevicius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tanner has control of Morkevicius's left arm, preventing Morkevicius from doing any damage.
Morkevicius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tanner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morkevicius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morkevicius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Resetivus Morkevicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryce Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanner tries to kick Morkevicius off but Morkevicius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morkevicius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morkevicius is looking for a kimura here.
Resetivus Morkevicius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanner is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanner, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Tanner!
Bryce Tanner retains his heavyweight title!
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