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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Zarate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Cooper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
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144 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cooper!
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, Kevin Zarate!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarate tries to clinch up
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Zarate misses
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zarate is rocked!
It looks like Kevin Zarate has been cut.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Zarate.
Zarate slips a jab from Cooper.
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooper.
Zarate missing with knees to the body.
Cooper is trying to break the clinch but Zarate is controlling him.
Zarate is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zarate trying to control the position but instead, Cooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zarate into the cage.
Cooper breaks from the clinch.
Cooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zarate counters with a nice body shot.
Zarate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Zarate tries to clinch
and Cooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarate tries to clinch
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zarate tries to clinch
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Zarate is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Zarate avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Zarate lands with a cross.
Zarate misses with a takedown
and Cooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zarate seems to have recovered his senses.
Zarate misses with a hook. Cooper ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Zarate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooper thinking.
Cooper pushes Zarate up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zarate misses with a knee to the head.
Zarate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zarate throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper avoiding damage as Zarate throws knees to the body.
Cooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Zarate won't allow it.
Zarate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooper avoiding damage as Zarate throws knees to the body.
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.
Cooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zarate lands a nice knee to the body.
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zarate.
Cooper avoiding damage as Zarate throws knees to the body.
Zarate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now.
Zarate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zarate can't break the clinch.
Zarate tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
Josh Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Zarate.
Zarate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zarate stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.
Cooper manages to break the clinch.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Zarate's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zarate moves to clinch but Cooper breaks away
and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zarate throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Cooper misses.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zarate manages to avoid it.
Josh Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zarate tries to clinch but Cooper moves away
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
Zarate staying out of range there.
Zarate looks to clinch
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Zarate misses with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a left to the body.
Zarate tries to clinch but Cooper moves away
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
Zarate looks to clinch
and Cooper counters with a three punch combo that has Zarate backing up. Zarate nods at Cooper to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarate closes the distance but Cooper moves to the side
and Cooper scores with a counter punch that sends Zarate to the canvas! Cooper smells blood - he's punishing Zarate with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zarate has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Cooper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Trumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Buck Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumble comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna get you again Gracie!. Buck Jr has chosen Converge - Worms Will Feed as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Trumble!
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, Forrest Buck Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derek Trumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumble wants to clinch.
Buck Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trumble.
Trumble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trumble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumble.
Buck Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trumble tries to sprawl but Buck Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buck Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buck Jr not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumble keeps working.
Buck Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buck Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Trumble is not content to let Buck Jr control the position.
Trumble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buck Jr on the ground.
Buck Jr thows a huge punch but Trumble dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumble tries to roll over but Buck Jr keeps him under control.
Buck Jr is looking for a kimura but Trumble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buck Jr to get the leverage.
Buck Jr wants to control but Trumble is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumble holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Buck Jr trying to control from half guard but Trumble is working away.
Buck Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trumble kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buck Jr throwing shots but Trumble is blocking nicely.
Buck Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trumble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Buck Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Buck Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trumble tries to clinch but Buck Jr moves away
and Buck Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Trumble controls the position for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumble gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Buck Jr misses with a head shot.
Buck Jr looking to control but Trumble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Buck Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trumble misses with a head kick.
Buck Jr throws a nice looking combination but Trumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buck Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trumble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trumble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buck Jr throws a body punch but Trumble moves out of range.
Buck Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buck Jr throws the kick towards the body but Trumble avoids it.
Trumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumble throws a head kick but Buck Jr moves out of range.
Buck Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trumble pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trumble gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumble fails to pull guard.
Buck Jr pulls Trumble into guard.
Buck Jr has an active guard here but Trumble has managed to pass into half guard.
Buck Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trumble tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Buck Jr.
Buck Jr tries to get to full guard but Trumble has control of the leg.
Buck Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buck Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buck Jr has his foot on Trumble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trumble works his way back into a safe position though.
Buck Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Buck Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trumble wants to stand but Buck Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trumble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buck Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Trumble to get to half guard.
Buck Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Buck Jr wants to hold on but Trumble 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.
Buck Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Trumble avoids the attempt from Buck Jr to control.
Buck Jr working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumble controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trumble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Buck Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buck Jr trying to control but Trumble is working from the bottom.
Buck Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buck Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trumble wants to control but Buck Jr is keeping busy.
Trumble tries to roll over but Buck Jr keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck Jr trying to control the action but Trumble is working from the bottom.
Buck Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trumble defending well though.
Buck Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buck Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trumble won't allow Buck Jr to pass to mount.
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.
Buck Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buck Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trumble!
Buck Jr prevents Trumble from getting the reversal.
Buck Jr looking to ground and pound but Trumble is blocking nicely.
Trumble is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr misses with some ground and pound and Trumble recovers position to half guard.
Buck Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buck Jr is pressing down on Trumble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trumble is holding on for now.
Buck Jr trying to control from half guard but Trumble is working away.
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.
Buck Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trumble sees it coming and defends easily.
Trumble gets back to full guard.
Buck Jr looking to pass the guard.
Buck Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buck Jr trying to control but Trumble is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Buck Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buck Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Buck Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archie Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Dorst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by Periphery - Light. Archie Blackburn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alton Dorst's chin.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Blackburn!
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, Alton Dorst!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Dorst scores with a head kick.
Dorst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorst.
Dorst throws a combination that misses
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Dorst lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Dorst misses.
A shot to the body from Dorst misses
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Dorst is rocked!
Dorst misses with a double jab.
Dorst throws a head kick that misses
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorst is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Dorst throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blackburn scores with a counter punch that sends Dorst to the canvas! Blackburn smells blood - he's punishing Dorst with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dorst has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Banuelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orin Niswender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Banuelos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Banuelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orin Niswender!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niswender throws a lazy head kick
and Niswender takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banuelos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body kick from Banuelos.
Banuelos scores with a kick to the body.
Niswender takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Niswender looks gassed!
Banuelos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Niswender will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banuelos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Victor Banuelos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Banuelos lands but Niswender takes it in his stride.
It looks like Orin Niswender has been cut.
Banuelos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Niswender takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niswender takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banuelos scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banuelos thumps Niswender with a low kick.
Banuelos throws a leg kick which misses Niswender's front leg but catches the back leg as Niswender tries to avoid it.
Banuelos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banuelos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banuelos connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banuelos.
Banuelos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banuelos clinches up with Niswender and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banuelos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banuelos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Banuelos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Niswender blocks a body shot from Banuelos.
Banuelos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niswender backwards.
Banuelos pushes Niswender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banuelos.
A hook to the body from Banuelos.
Nice body punch from Banuelos.
Banuelos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banuelos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banuelos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niswender.
A short right from Banuelos on the inside.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Banuelos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banuelos.
Banuelos pushes Niswender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Banuelos.
Banuelos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos lands a shot to the body.
Banuelos digs a right hand into Niswender's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niswender's gas tank.
Come on Banuelos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banuelos lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Banuelos.
Stalling in the clinch from Banuelos.
A right hook to the body lands for Banuelos.
Banuelos scores with a shot to the side of Niswender's head.
Nice body punch from Banuelos.
Banuelos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banuelos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Banuelos as the two fighters clinch.
Banuelos digs a right hand underneath Niswender's ribcage. Niswender let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banuelos tries to throw a body punch but Niswender avoids it by throwing Banuelos back against the cage.
Banuelos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Banuelos.
Nice body punch from Banuelos - that landed with a thud.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banuelos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banuelos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niswender blocks a body shot from Banuelos.
Banuelos controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banuelos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banuelos presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Banuelos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orin Niswender's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banuelos clinches up against the cage.
Niswender wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banuelos is leaning against Niswender and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banuelos tries a body shot but Niswender blocks it.
Banuelos digs a right hand underneath Niswender's ribcage. Niswender let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banuelos presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banuelos presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banuelos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banuelos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Banuelos.
A short body shot lands from Banuelos as the two fighters clinch.
Banuelos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niswender or not.
Banuelos digs a right hand into Niswender's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niswender's gas tank.
Banuelos has Niswender pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Banuelos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niswender can do to turn this around?
Niswender wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banuelos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niswender or not.
Banuelos scores with a hook to the body.
Banuelos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niswender's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banuelos.
Banuelos pushes Niswender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banuelos digs a right hand underneath Niswender's ribcage. Niswender let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banuelos gets through Niswender's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banuelos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Banuelos as the two fighters clinch.
Banuelos digs a right hand into Niswender's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niswender's gas tank.
Banuelos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banuelos controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Banuelos.
Banuelos stalling.
Banuelos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niswender or not.
Banuelos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Banuelos - that landed with a thud.
Banuelos lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Banuelos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos tries to throw a body punch but Niswender avoids it by throwing Banuelos back against the cage.
Niswender's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos is leaning against Niswender and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Banuelos.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banuelos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Banuelos - that landed with a thud.
Banuelos lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banuelos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banuelos tries to work over Niswender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banuelos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Banuelos.
Banuelos is leaning against Niswender and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos cracks Niswender with a nice body shot.
Banuelos stalling.
Banuelos is leaning against Niswender and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banuelos lands a nice shot to the body.
Banuelos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Banuelos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Banuelos.
Banuelos stalling the fight.
Banuelos scores with a hook to the body.
Banuelos tries to throw a body punch but Niswender avoids it by throwing Banuelos back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banuelos presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banuelos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banuelos lands a body shot.
Banuelos lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Banuelos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orin Niswender's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Niswender tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banuelos scores with a nice strike.
Niswender throws a head kick that misses
and Banuelos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banuelos is struggling to control the position.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banuelos stalls.
Banuelos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niswender backwards.
Banuelos tries to work over Niswender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niswender blocks a body shot from Banuelos.
Niswender tries to break free but Banuelos pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niswender or not.
Banuelos digs a right hand into Niswender's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niswender's gas tank.
Banuelos lands a body shot.
Banuelos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Banuelos - that landed with a thud.
Banuelos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niswender.
Nice body punch from Banuelos.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banuelos lands a body punch.
Victor Banuelos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banuelos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niswender.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niswender backwards.
Banuelos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Banuelos.
Niswender being controlled against the cage.
Banuelos presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banuelos struggles to land a body shot inside as Niswender controls his hands.
Banuelos lands a body shot.
Niswender's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banuelos is working Niswender over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Banuelos.
Banuelos pushes Niswender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banuelos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niswender or not.
Banuelos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Banuelos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos is pushing Niswender up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Banuelos.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banuelos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banuelos misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Banuelos.
Banuelos digs a right hand into Niswender's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niswender's gas tank.
Banuelos scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Banuelos.
Banuelos scores with a hook to the body.
Banuelos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niswender.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banuelos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niswender backwards.
Banuelos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banuelos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banuelos lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banuelos tries to work over Niswender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Banuelos.
Banuelos works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Banuelos scores with a hook to the body.
Banuelos presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Victor Banuelos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banuelos lands a body shot.
Orin Niswender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banuelos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Banuelos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banuelos 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Banuelos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Montelibano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Montelibano!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montelibano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montelibano misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Montelibano.
Montelibano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Montelibano throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Angel Rivera has been cut.
Montelibano throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Montelibano.
Montelibano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Montelibano misses with a body shot.
Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montelibano rushes Rivera with punches - Rivera moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rivera goes down! Montelibano follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Montelibano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bowhime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Wechsel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowhime comes to the cage accompanied by FFDP-Way Of The Fist. Wechsel has chosen Faith No More - The Morning After as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bowhime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wally Wechsel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowhime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wechsel counters with a stiff right hand.
Wechsel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowhime momentarily.
Bowhime throws a leg kick which misses Wechsel's front leg but catches the back leg as Wechsel tries to avoid it.
Bowhime throws a right hand that misses
and Wechsel counters with a good, hard body kick but Bowhime shrugs it off.
Bowhime wants to clinch but Wechsel slips to the side
and Wechsel counters with a good low kick that Bowhime was not able to check.
Bowhime misses with a combination
and Wechsel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowhime thinking.
Bowhime swings widly with a right hand
and Wechsel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowhime misses with a hook to the body
and Wechsel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowhime's knee momentarily.
Bowhime shoots in but no luck this time.
Bowhime closes the distance but Wechsel moves to the side
and Wechsel counters with a thumping low kick.
Bowhime is breathing heavily.
Wechsel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like John Bowhime has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowhime misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wechsel throws a leg kick which misses Bowhime's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowhime tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Wechsel.
Bowhime closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wechsel circles away.
Wechsel throws a leg kick which misses Bowhime's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowhime tries to avoid it.
Bowhime has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wechsel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wechsel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bowhime looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bowhime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowhime throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wechsel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowhime is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wechsel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wechsel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowhime walks into a straight right hand from Wechsel.
Wechsel lands the left hand.
Bowhime swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wechsel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wechsel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Wechsel tenderised Bowhime's leg. Bowhime is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bowhime takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Bowhime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John Bowhime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wechsel does it's job there.
Bowhime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bowhime avoids the head kick by Wechsel.
Wechsel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bowhime had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wechsel connects with a leg kick. Bowhime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Wechsel.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bowhime. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That kick from Wechsel tenderised Bowhime's leg. Bowhime is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wechsel.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wechsel.
Wechsel throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Good leg kick by Wechsel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wechsel connects with a body shot that sends Bowhime's belly button to the back.
Wechsel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wechsel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wechsel lands a jab to the head.
Wechsel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wechsel thuds his shin into the meat of Bowhime's side.
Wechsel scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Wechsel as he connects with a hook.
Wechsel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wechsel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wechsel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wechsel jabs at Bowhime's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wechsel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wechsel with a nice cross.
Bowhime gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowhime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Wechsel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bowhime's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wechsel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bowhime. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Wechsel.
Bowhime will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wechsel.
Good leg kick by Wechsel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Wechsel tenderised Bowhime's leg. Bowhime is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wechsel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bowhime avoids the head kick by Wechsel.
Wechsel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wechsel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bowhime takes one to the chin there.
Wechsel connects with a leg kick. Bowhime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wechsel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Wechsel coming out on top.
Bowhime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wechsel cracks Bowhime with a good jab.
Wechsel lands a jab to Bowhime's midsection.
Wechsel cracks Bowhime with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bowhime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wechsel connects with a leg kick. Bowhime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wechsel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wechsel scores with a nice body kick.
John Bowhime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wechsel jabs Bowhime to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wechsel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wechsel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wechsel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowhime doesn't seem bothered though.
Wechsel connects with a looping right hand.
Wechsel lands a big head kick that sends Bowhime tumbling to the mat! Wechsel takes a step backwards and waves Bowhime back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bowhime is rocked!
Bowhime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wechsel can pounce on him.
Wechsel lands a leg kick that knocks Bowhime off balance momentarily.
Wechsel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowhime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowhime takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowhime misses with an uppercut
and Wechsel counters with an outside leg kick.
Bowhime walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wechsel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowhime stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wechsel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wally Wechsel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wechsel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bowhime might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wechsel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bowhime takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Wechsel slams his shin into Bowhime's torso.
Wechsel connects with a crisp jab.
Bowhime looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wechsel digs a good hook to Bowhime's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wechsel lands with a straight right. Bowhime didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wechsel.
Wechsel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowhime misses with a lunging right hand
and Wechsel counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wechsel counters with a body kick that stops Bowhime in his tracks momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wechsel.
Bowhime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wechsel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowhime.
Wechsel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wechsel digs a good hook to Bowhime's body.
Wechsel scores with a decent looking hook.
Wechsel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Wechsel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bowhime'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!
Wechsel scores with a decent looking hook.
Wechsel lands with a shot to the body.
Wechsel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bowhime sprawling to the canvas! Bowhime rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wechsel finish him?!
Oh Bowhime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wechsel lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wechsel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bowhime seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wechsel.
Wechsel feints and then cracks Bowhime's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowhime down.
Wechsel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Wechsel.
Bowhime takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wechsel lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wechsel.
Wechsel connects with a looping right hand.
Wechsel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Wechsel.
Bowhime tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowhime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wechsel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bowhime under the eye.
Wechsel thumps Bowhime with a low kick.
Wally Wechsel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wechsel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wechsel.
Wechsel drops Bowhime with a beautiful combination! Bowhime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wechsel is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wechsel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowhime misses with a takedown
and Wechsel counters with a nice uppercut.
Wechsel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Wechsel. No joy for Bowhime on that attempt.
Wechsel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bowhime. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wechsel.
Wechsel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowhime doesn't seem bothered though.
Wechsel lands a big head kick that sends Bowhime tumbling to the mat! Wechsel takes a step backwards and waves Bowhime back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A punch lands to the side of Bowhime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime misses with a takedown
and Wechsel counters with a crisp right that sends Bowhime to the canvas! Wechsel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Wechsel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by silver hawk. 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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194 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Studebaker Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Laak!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laak tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laak momentarily.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Studebaker Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawk has Laak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Studebaker Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Laak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laak.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawk is defending well for now.
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laak scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Laak backwards.
Laak misses with some punches.
Laak misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Laak.
Laak misses with a body punch.
Laak breaks from the clinch.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Laak counter with a right hand.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Laak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laak counters with a solid body kick.
Laak tries a head kick but it misses.
Laak lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Laak.
Hawk is looking to wear down Laak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Laak lands with a nice body punch.
Laak throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laak throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Laak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
It looks like Studebaker Hawk has been cut.
A jab lands there for Laak.
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laak swivels and escapes.
Laak misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laak. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk forces Laak back against the cage and clinches.
Laak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Laak.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laak prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laak is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laak breaks the clinch.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laak sprawls well. Laak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Laak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Laak counters with a good low kick that Hawk was not able to check.
Laak scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Laak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Studebaker Hawk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laak.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Laak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!
Laak tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Laak Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hawk is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Laak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galileo Galilei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senior Tres Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galilei comes to the cage accompanied by Les Os. Tres Santos has chosen Killing in the name of - Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galileo Galilei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senior Tres Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tres Santos looks to land a combination but Galilei avoids it well.
Galilei shoots in but Tres Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galilei feints and as Tres Santos raises his hands in defense, Galilei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galilei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galilei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tres Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tres Santos pushes Galilei off and gets back to his feet.
Tres Santos tries to clinch but Galilei moves out of range.
Tres Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galilei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tres Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galilei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galilei slips under a jab.
Tres Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Tres Santos tries to clinch but Galilei moves out of range.
Galilei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tres Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galilei is in Tres Santos's guard.
Galilei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tres Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galilei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tres Santos 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.
Galilei 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.
Galilei throwing strikes but missing.
Galilei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galilei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galilei trying to control but Tres Santos is working from the bottom.
Galilei postures up and lands a big shot to Tres Santos's brow.
Galilei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Galilei throws a strike aimed at the side of Tres Santos's head but Tres Santos avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galilei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Galilei in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galilei fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Galilei throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tres Santos works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tres Santos tries to kick Galilei off but Galilei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galilei gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tres Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galilei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tres Santos pinned against the cage. Tres Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tres Santos enables Galilei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tres Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galilei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tres Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galilei with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galilei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galilei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Galilei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tres Santos wants to get back to his feet but Galilei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Galilei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galilei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tres Santos is trying to keep Galilei in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galilei landing some decent shots from guard.
Galilei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos keeping full guard, as Galilei tries to pass.
Galilei throws a big right hand that misses.
Galilei throwing strikes but missing.
Tres Santos working a defensive guard here.
Galilei throwing strikes but missing.
Galilei preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galilei is working Tres Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galilei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galilei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galileo Galilei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galilei lands with a cross.
Tres Santos wants to clinch up but Galilei keeps it at a distance.
Galilei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tres Santos wants to clinch up but Galilei keeps it at a distance.
Senior Tres Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galilei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tres Santos loads up on a big right hand but Galilei slips the punch.
Galilei fails with a takedown attempt.
Tres Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galilei is able to avoid easily.
Tres Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galilei shoots and misses
and Tres Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galileo Galilei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tres Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
Tres Santos breaks the clinch.
Galilei dives in and grabs Tres Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tres Santos pushes down on Galilei's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Tres Santos. No joy for Galilei on that attempt.
Tres Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galilei shoots in looking for a takedown but Tres Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galilei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tres Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Galilei is trying to defend but Tres Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tres Santos passes to full mount!
BOOM! Tres Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Galilei is working to get back to half guard.
Tres Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos prevents Galilei from getting the reversal.
Tres Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tres Santos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Galileo Galilei has been cut.
Galilei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galilei striking from half guard on the bottom.
Tres Santos stalling away here and it's allowed Galilei to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tres Santos lands a couple of digs.
Tres Santos won't allow Galilei to sweep him here.
Tres Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Galilei wants to sweep here but Tres Santos controlling him for the moment.
Tres Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galilei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tres Santos defends well.
Galilei looking for a triangle here. Tres Santos is fighting it but it looks tight! Galilei pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tres Santos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Galileo Galilei!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Chris River is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
River moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Stevens avoids the head kick by River.
A big left from Stevens misses.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River misses with a head kick.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Stevens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevens.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Stevens scores with a nice right hand.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevens moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevens takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River thows a leg kick but Stevens checks it
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River tries to land a body kick
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chris River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Stevens moves out of range and River only half commits.
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
River throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River wants to clinch but Stevens slips to the side
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens blocks a leg kick.
Stevens connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River wants to clinch
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Stevens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from River.
Stevens lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stevens blocks the leg kick.
Stevens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries to land a body kick
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings River.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! River had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
River tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens lands a head shot.
River misses with a kick to the body
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Stevens blocks the low kick.
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 Chris River will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from River misses
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
River looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River pushes Stevens away with a front kick.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevens moves out of range as River strikes.
River wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Stevens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stevens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
River tries to clinch but Stevens moves away
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
River walks into a jab.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River needs to keep his hands up - Stevens had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from River.
Stevens moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Stevens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a solid leg kick but Stevens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from River.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chris River is winning the standup battle so far.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Stevens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stevens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by River there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevens checks it well.
Stevens misses with a jab to the body
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Stevens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by River.
River tries a low kick but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris River dominated that second round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by River.
River misses with a leg kick
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
River misses with a hook.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River misses with a leg kick
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from River.
Stevens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
River misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens thows a body shot but no joy.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Stevens.
Stevens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
River misses with a low kick as Stevens jumps back.
A head kick by River misses
and Stevens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens avoids the head kick by River.
River tries to work over Stevens's front leg with a kick but Stevens checks it.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two 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.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River throws a leg kick but Stevens sees it coming and moves out of range.
River throws a leg kick
and Stevens counters with a three punch combo that has River backing up. River nods at Stevens to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Donnie Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by River there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River misses with an uppercut
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River looks to throw a body kick
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River misses with a hook
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
River swinging wildly here.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River misses with a head kick.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
River misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Donnie Stevens just about did enough to take it.
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.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevens has time to react.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looks to throw a body kick
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a right hand that misses
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Stevens scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to score with a low kick but Stevens moves his leg out of the way.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River tried to score with a low kick but Stevens checks it.
River throws a nice head kick!
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevens checks a low kick from River.
River lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
River throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River motions for Stevens to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Stevens misses.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a left hand
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a low kick, looking for Stevens's leg but Stevens calmly moves out of range.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Stevens takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a body shot.
Jab by Stevens.
River throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stevens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a leg kick.
River throws a leg kick but Stevens checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it.
River misses with a hook
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
River throws a leg kick but Stevens moved away.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Stevens dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
River throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River throws a leg kick
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens misses with an uppercut.
Stevens lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
River is rocked!
Stevens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks River right on the button. River goes down! Stevens follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stevens gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Stevens!
Donnie Stevens is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies comes to the cage accompanied by Resgate - Rock da Vovó. Starks has chosen Ich + Ich - Stark as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Starks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Starks. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Starks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supermies darts in and clinches Starks up against the cage.
Starks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Supermies.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Supermies fails to land.
Starks missing with knees to the body.
Supermies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Supermies - that landed with a thud.
Supermies pushes Starks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supermies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Starks misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies throws a head punch that misses.
Supermies breaks the clinch.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supermies misses with a wild body shot.
Andy Starks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starks misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks throws an off balance right hand
and Supermies counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Supermies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Starks tries to clinch but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies scores with a takedown into Starks's guard.
Supermies is in close to Starks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starks looking for a sweep. Not yet Starks, not yet.
Starks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
Starks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starks keeping full guard, as Supermies tries to pass.
Supermies stands up over Starks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Supermies has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Starks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supermies's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Starks looking to pass the guard.
Starks with a nice head shot there.
Starks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Starks trying to control but Supermies is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Starks tries to free his leg and advance position but Supermies is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Starks won't allow Supermies to get back to his feet.
Supermies is trying to control the position but Starks postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Starks wants to clinch up but Supermies keeps it at a distance.
Starks tries to clinch there but Supermies circles away.
Supermies jabs Starks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Starks wants to land a leg kick but Supermies is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Starks. Supermies shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Starks tries to clinch but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starks.
Starks throws a poor cross that misses
and Supermies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
Starks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supermies is stalling in the full guard.
Starks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supermies's guard.
Starks wants to control from the top but Supermies keeps moving.
Starks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Supermies keeping full guard, as Starks tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Starks looking to pass the guard.
Supermies wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supermies avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Supermies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Starks under the eye.
Supermies just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Supermies.
Supermies circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supermies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starks misses with a takedown attempt
and Supermies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supermies moves in looking to clinch but Starks pushes him off.
Supermies misses with a jab to the body
and Starks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands an overhand right.
Starks takes a swing at Supermies's ribcage but misses.
Starks defending well as Supermies loads up on a big left hand.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Starks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supermies counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Starks's legs - danger averted.
Supermies stopping the sweep attempt from Starks.
Starks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control but Starks is working from the bottom.
Supermies is stalling in the full guard.
Starks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supermies defends well.
Supermies showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Starks wants to clinch.
Supermies throws a poor cross that misses
and Starks counters with a two punch combo.
Supermies slaps away a takedown attempt from Starks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Supermies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starks.
Starks throws a poor cross that misses
and Supermies counters with a stiff right hand.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Starks enables Supermies to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Starks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but Starks is retaining full guard.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Starks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
Starks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supermies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Supermies throwing strikes from guard but Starks blocks nicely.
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.
Supermies is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starks's head.
Starks wants to sweep but no luck.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks working a defensive guard here.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Starks has wrist control.
Starks wants to sweep but no luck.
Starks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but Starks is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supermies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Starks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Starks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Supermies is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Simo Supermies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starks wants to control the pace but Supermies is squirming around nicely.
Starks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Supermies really wants to buck Starks off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andy Starks just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's time! Supermies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Starks misses the target.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Starks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Starks.
Supermies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starks.
Supermies avoids the body shot from Starks.
Supermies doesn't manage to clinch there - Starks circles away.
Supermies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks throws a hook to the side of Supermies's head but Supermies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Supermies decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starks's guard.
Supermies trying to control but Starks is working from the bottom.
Supermies is pushing down on Starks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starks is fighting to maintain full guard but Supermies has managed to sneak the leg through.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks gets back to full guard.
Starks is trying to keep Supermies in close.
Starks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Supermies!
Starks tries to control but Supermies wriggling away.
Supermies is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starks scoring with strikes but Supermies is staying in there.
Starks trying to control but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starks with shots to the head and body - Supermies looks very uncomfortable down there.
Starks landing strikes from the mount and Supermies is in trouble!
Starks controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is wriggling around trying to escape.
Supermies is squirming around, avoiding Starks's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Starks.
Starks with good strikes from the mount here!
Starks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Supermies?
Starks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Supermies is desperately trying to improve his position but Starks has a good base and remains in mount.
Supermies has given up his back. Will we see Starks going for some submissions?
Supermies is trying to break free.
Starks trying to control momentarily.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Starks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Starks dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Starks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supermies manages to avoid it.
Starks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Supermies rather than just go for the knockout.
Starks looks to score with a jab to the body but Supermies is just out of range.
Supermies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Supermies misses with a body shot.
Supermies lands a nice shot that snaps Starks's head back.
Starks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supermies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Supermies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Supermies thows a body shot but no joy.
Starks tries to land a front kick but Supermies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies gets a clinch.
Supermies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supermies is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
Starks can't get the takedown.
Starks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Starks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
Starks is leaning against Supermies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Supermies missing with knees to the body.
Starks landing knees to the body.
Supermies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starks is leaning against Supermies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starks lands a hook that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
Supermies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starks.
Starks presses Supermies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks lands with a short shot to the head.
Starks lands a left hand.
Starks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Supermies's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Supermies's defenses.
Starks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supermies is defending well for now.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body.
Starks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Supermies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Supermies checks the leg kick nicely there.
Starks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Supermies under the eye.
Starks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Starks swings for the body but Supermies moves out of range.
Starks misses with the combination.
Starks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks scores with a hook to the body. Supermies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Supermies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Supermies throws a jab but it's blocked by Starks.
Starks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Supermies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simo Supermies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Starks.
Starks doesn't manage to clinch there - Supermies circles away.
Starks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supermies avoids it really well and circles away.
Starks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Supermies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks looks to throw a body kick
and Supermies counters with a left to the body.
Starks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supermies throws out the jab.
Starks thows a leg kick but Supermies checks it
and Supermies counters with a nice body kick.
Starks has a takedown stuffed.
Supermies lands with a shot to the body.
Supermies throws a right and a left that Starks avoids nicely.
Starks avoids the body shot from Supermies.
Supermies takes a swing at Starks's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Starks!
Andy Starks is the new middleweight champion!
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