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UFF 10: Sol vs Meadows II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Hawthorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with candy shop blaring out of the sound system. Hawthorne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana. On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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206 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawthorne's guard.
Hawthorne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones has given up his back.
Jones is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hawthorne tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hawthorne looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jones taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Hawthorne!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nails McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nails McGraw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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211 lbs
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211 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Collins!
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, Nails McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGraw looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but McGraw drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
McGraw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGraw has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
McGraw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins looking for a guillotine here but McGraw defends easily.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGraw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGraw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collins keeping moving, preventing McGraw from controlling successfully.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGraw is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGraw is aware though and is defending well.
Collins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGraw stacks Collins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McGraw!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is breathing heavily.
McGraw trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
McGraw tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGraw trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Collins wants to control but McGraw postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGraw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGraw defending well though.
McGraw controlling the position well.
McGraw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nails McGraw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGraw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGraw!
Adam Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for McGraw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - McGraw coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nails McGraw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGraw with a nice cross.
Collins thows a leg kick but McGraw checks it
letting McGraw counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGraw lands an overhand right.
A left lands for McGraw.
McGraw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGraw.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGraw delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGraw tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
McGraw scores with a three punch combo!
McGraw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGraw.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nails McGraw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGraw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGraw cracks Collins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from McGraw.
McGraw lands a left and a right that send Collins crashing to the mat, dazed. McGraw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Collins is rocked!
McGraw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGraw lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGraw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Collins quickly recovers to half guard.
McGraw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraw pulls his head out easily.
McGraw tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Collins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw content to control rather than advance.
McGraw is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as McGraw sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nails McGraw has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for McGraw. That snapped Collins's head back.
Nice cross by McGraw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nails McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
McGraw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGraw.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGraw.
McGraw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but McGraw has a good base and remains in mount.
Collins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
McGraw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McGraw slows the pace down in half guard.
McGraw wants to stand up but Collins is controlling the position.
McGraw trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nails McGraw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A right-left combo lands from McGraw.
McGraw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGraw tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
McGraw lands with a cross.
McGraw connects with a single shot there.
McGraw works over Collins's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGraw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGraw passes into side control.
McGraw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
McGraw wants to stand but Collins is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nails McGraw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins wants to control but McGraw postures up.
McGraw wants to stand but Collins is controlling his arm.
McGraw trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
McGraw tries to stand but Collins is controlling his head.
Adam Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGraw working away.
McGraw trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nails McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGraw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nails McGraw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCool kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Richard Nixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter McCool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon closes the distance but McCool moves to the side
and McCool counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCool wants to free his trapped foot but Nixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCool moves into full mount! Nixon won't be happy about that!
Nixon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McCool lands a big elbow.
Nixon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Nixon is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCool cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCool is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
McCool lands a big shot to the head and Nixon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter McCool!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MP Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, MP Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Williams!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Williams tenderised Almanez's leg. Almanez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Almanez's leg but Almanez calmly moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Almanez.
Almanez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Almanez shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Almanez 's knee.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MP Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Almanez counters with a takedown into side control.
Almanez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Almanez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez controlling his opponent.
Almanez misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Almanez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Almanez controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poor strikes thrown by Almanez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Almanez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Almanez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because MP Almanez just wasn't active enough.
Almanez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Almanez persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MP Almanez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Almanez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams rushes Almanez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Almanez blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almanez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almanez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Almanez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MP Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almanez blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Almanez blocks with his arms.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almanez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Almanez avoids the damage to the body.
Almanez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Almanez takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almanez slows the pace down.
We're going to have a standup here because MP Almanez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Almanez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Almanez circles away.
Almanez fails with a takedown attempt.
Almanez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almanez has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Almanez was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almanez misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Almanez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Almanez's knee momentarily.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MP Almanez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Almanez has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Almanez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Almanez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
MP Almanez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Almanez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Almanez. That did some damage!
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Almanez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like MP Almanez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Almanez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almanez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams working Almanez over with knees to the body.
Almanez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Almanez is rocked!
Williams has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Almanez - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Williams, and another! Almanez is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ashley Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bodies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hessu Hopo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopo feints a jab promting Joseph to slip. Hopo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joseph slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joseph fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopo to the ground. Joseph is now in Hopo's guard.
Hopo keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Hopo working for a triangle but Joseph defends it easily.
Joseph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopo looking for a guillotine here but Joseph defends easily.
Hopo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joseph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Hopo blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joseph lands a couple of elbows.
Hopo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hopo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joseph is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hopo looks to land a strike but Joseph avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joseph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joseph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopo is stalling in the full guard.
Joseph 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.
Hopo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopo is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.
Hopo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hopo throws and elbow that misses. Joseph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopo's guard. Nice move by Joseph!
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Hopo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopo keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Joseph working to try and regain half guard.
Hopo working for a submission but Joseph is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph taking shots to the head.
Hopo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joseph is surviving well by controlling Hopo's body position as best he can.
Hopo thowing shots but they're missing.
Hopo looking to ground and pound but Joseph is blocking nicely.
Hopo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Joseph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hopo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joseph hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopo feints and as Joseph raises his hands in defense, Hopo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopo wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Hopo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joseph is keeping the position for now.
Hopo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopo.
Hopo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hopo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joseph dives on top into guard.
Joseph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joseph has managed to get both his arms back between Hopo's legs - danger averted.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Hessu Hopo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joseph lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hopo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Joseph cracks Hopo with a solid left hand.
Hopo throwing short punches from the bottom.
Hopo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joseph is aware though and is defending well.
Hopo is breathing heavily.
Joseph looking to pass the guard.
Hopo trying to strike off his back.
Joseph stands and throws Hopo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joseph is trying to move to mount but Hopo reverses beautifully and ends up in Joseph's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopo tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo lands a couple of elbows.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
Joseph utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hopo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joseph looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joseph looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joseph!
Hopo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hopo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopo is looking for a sweep.
Hopo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Joseph working the head and body with strikes.
Joseph working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joseph trying to control the action but Hopo is working from the bottom.
Hopo is looking for a sweep.
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.
Hopo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hopo sneaks back into half guard.
Joseph is nestled in close to Hopo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hopo is trying to maintain the position but Joseph is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hopo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hopo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joseph is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hopo, into his guard.
Hopo trying to keep a closed guard but Joseph is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Joseph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hopo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joseph manages to get to full guard.
Hopo throws a strike but Joseph rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hopo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joseph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph looking to pass the guard.
Hopo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joseph defends it easily.
Hopo keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopo wants to sweep here but Joseph controlling him for the moment.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Hopo keeps moving.
Joseph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Joseph wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joseph changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopo is trying to improve his position.
Hopo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hopo is trying to control but can't.
Joseph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopo's head.
Hopo trying to hold on to Joseph's head to control him but Joseph postures up.
Joseph working Hopo over with strikes.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Hopo won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joseph lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopo missing with punches from the bottom.
Hopo manages to get to full guard.
Joseph is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Joseph thows a big elbow that misses.
Hopo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joseph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joseph defends it easily.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopo is looking to sinch up a triangle. Joseph throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hopo's body to avoid the submission. Hopo has instead reached around Joseph's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hopo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hessu Hopo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Rubenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Migeal Quintes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Migeal Quintes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein darts in trying to clinch
and Quintes counters with a right hand to the body.
Rubenstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quintes misses with a wild combination.
Quintes throws a low kick but Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Rubenstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quintes was covering up waiting for the punch and Rubenstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintes wants to get back to his feet but Rubenstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rubenstein looking to pass the guard.
Rubenstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubenstein trying to control but Quintes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rubenstein drops back looking for a leg! Quintes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quintes manages to kick Rubenstein off! Rubenstein jumps back into Quintes's guard.
Rubenstein trying to control but Quintes is working from the bottom.
Quintes wants to stand but Rubenstein is controlling the position.
Quintes keeping moving, preventing Rubenstein from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubenstein stops Quintes from standing up.
Rubenstein trying to control but Quintes is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Saul Rubenstein wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rubenstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Quintes misses.
Quintes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubenstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quintes counters with a one-two to the body.
Quintes looks to land a combination but Rubenstein avoids it well.
Quintes 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.
Quintes lands a body shot.
Rubenstein shoots and misses
and Quintes counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Rubenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubenstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Quintes counters with a three punch combo that has Rubenstein backing up. Rubenstein nods at Quintes to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Migeal Quintes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quintes throws a body punch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Quintes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubenstein manages to avoid it.
Migeal Quintes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quintes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quintes misses with a double jab.
Quintes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintes tries to bum rush Rubenstein with a series of wild strikes but Rubenstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quintes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Migeal Quintes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quintes throws a series of punches but Rubenstein avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein closes the distance but Quintes moves to the side
and Quintes counters with a good, hard body kick but Rubenstein shrugs it off.
Quintes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quintes throws a head kick that misses.
Quintes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quintes misses with a few strikes there.
Rubenstein fails with the takedown
and Quintes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein with a poor takedown
and Quintes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubenstein 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.
Rubenstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quintes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Rubenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubenstein shoots and misses
and Quintes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quintes. Rubenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quintes throws a series of punches but Rubenstein avoids them all with ease.
Rubenstein fails with the takedown
and Quintes counters with an outside leg kick.
Quintes lands the left hand.
Quintes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rubenstein. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintes cracks the inside of Rubenstein's front leg.
Quintes throws a head kick that misses.
Quintes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quintes swinging wildly here.
Quintes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rubenstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Rubenstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubenstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quintes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Migeal Quintes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rubenstein has his takedown stuffed
and Quintes counters with a left and a right that stings Rubenstein.
A combination from Quintes does no damage.
Quintes scores with a jab to the body.
Quintes throws a nice looking combination but Rubenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rubenstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubenstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quintes is trying to defend but Rubenstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein is working for a kimura but Quintes is defending it quite comfortably.
Quintes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rubenstein manages to move to mount!
Rubenstein with good strikes from the mount here!
Rubenstein is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Quintes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Quintes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Quintes is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubenstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rubenstein is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quintes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rubenstein goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quintes turns into him and now he's in Rubenstein's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein controls Quintes momentarily but Quintes frees himself.
Quintes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubenstein pulls Quintes in close to his closed guard and prevents Quintes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rubenstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rubenstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saul Rubenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quintes wanted to stand there but Rubenstein had control of the position.
Migeal Quintes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Saul Rubenstein just wasn't active enough.
Rubenstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quintes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Rubenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quintes 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Migeal Quintes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Linford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenzo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Linford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tenzo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka misses with a takedown
and Linford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linford misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Linford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Linford.
Linford throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Linford throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
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.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linford jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Linford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Linford checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Linford is able to avoid easily.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the body
and Linford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Linford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Linford does no damage.
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.
Linford throws a good cross that connects.
Tanaka with a poor takedown
and Linford counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Linford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenzo Tanaka.
Linford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Linford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Linford.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Linford circles away easily
and Linford counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Linford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Linford misses with a few strikes there.
Linford fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Linford counters with a one-two to the body.
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.
Linford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanaka backs up against the cage.
Linford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the body
and Linford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanaka misses with a body shot
and Linford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Linford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka walks into a straight right hand from Linford.
Linford looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka has his takedown stuffed
and Linford counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyrone Linford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenzo Tanaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tanaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Linford counters with a three punch combo that has Tanaka backing up. Tanaka nods at Linford to acknowledge the strikes.
Linford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Linford dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Linford lands a nice shot that snaps Tanaka's head back.
Linford throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Linford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linford lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linford. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linford with a hook.
Linford throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka fails with the takedown
and Linford counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Linford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Linford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanaka.
Linford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Linford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linford misses with a wild combination.
Linford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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.
Linford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyrone Linford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Linford with a nice cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linford moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Linford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linford 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Linford!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Jesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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234 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Jesse!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesse connects with the punch.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
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!
Jesse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Jesse circles away easily
and Jesse counters by gaining double undehooks. He picks up Nogueira and carries him across to his own corner. OH, that's a monster slam and Nogueira is out cold! A brutal end to the fight and credit to Jesse for not following up with any more shots. He recognised that Nogueira was out. Good sportsmanship.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Uncle Jesse!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meadows has chosen Punky's Whips as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edwin Meadows has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Sol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edwin Meadows!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sol drops an elbow to the side of Meadows's head.
Sol winds up and cracks Meadows with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meadows tries to roll over but Sol keeps him under control.
Sol wants to free his trapped foot but Meadows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meadows taking some punishment here, with Sol in his half guard.
Meadows is controlling Sol's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Meadows is looking to improve his position.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol prevents Meadows from improving his position.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows moves into full guard.
Meadows can't keep his opponent in guard - Sol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.
Meadows is looking to improve his position.
Sol 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.
Sol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is looking for a sweep. Sol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meadows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Meadows trying to keep a closed guard but Sol is proving a slippery customer.
Meadows has Sol pulled in close to control his posture.
Meadows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Meadows wants to sweep here but Sol controlling him for the moment.
Meadows looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Edwin Meadows was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meadows throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meadows's head.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol slips a nice elbow through Meadows's hands, connecting with Meadows's forehead.
Sol working Meadows over with strikes.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meadows is pressing down on Sol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meadows wants to hit a switch here but Sol passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meadows there!
Meadows slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Meadows is staying active underneath Sol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sol passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meadows!
Sol prevents Meadows from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol dominating with strikes here.
Sol looking to finish Meadows with some ground and pound. This is bad for Meadows!
Meadows really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sol is landing with some decent strikes but Meadows is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Meadows is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sol landing strikes from the mount and Meadows is in trouble!
Meadows is trying to escape the mount.
Sol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sol lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sol prevents Meadows from getting the reversal.
Sol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Sol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meadows just misses with a punch to the body.
Meadows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meadows misses with a hook
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meadows with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sol is looking to take a break and control but Meadows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol trying to control the action but Meadows is working from the bottom.
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Sol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viktor Sol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sol prevents Meadows from improving his position.
Meadows looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows has his hands clasped together around Sol's back. He's all about the action.
Meadows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meadows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown. Meadows fights it but they end up in guard.
Sol wants to pass the guard but Meadows is keeping the position.
Meadows wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Meadows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sol postures up and lands a big shot to Meadows's brow.
Sol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sol advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is looking for a sweep.
Sol throws a strike aimed at the side of Meadows's head but Meadows avoids it well.
Meadows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sol is looking to take a break and control but Meadows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meadows is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sol off and has taken his back!
Sol is trapped and Meadows is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol trying to control the hands but Meadows won't let him.
Meadows is trying to stick to Sol's back but Sol is turning into Meadows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Meadows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sol.
Meadows looking to control.
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meadows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sol's guard.
Sol is pulling down on Meadows's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sol is on top in guard.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sol wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.
Meadows lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sol!
Meadows takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meadows wants to control the pace but Sol is squirming around nicely.
Sol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sol is staying active underneath Meadows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Sol dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sol misses with a takedown
and Meadows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sol misses with a takedown
and Meadows counters with a series of strikes. Sol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meadows missing with a left hand there. Sol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meadows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Meadows looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meadows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows can't keep his opponent in guard - Sol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meadows tries to roll over but Sol keeps him under control.
Meadows slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sol won't allow Meadows to sweep him here.
Sol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meadows managing to control the position.
Sol throwing strikes but missing.
Sol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meadows is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows content to stall in guard here.
Meadows wants to pass the guard but Sol is keeping the position.
Sol trying to control the position.
Sol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sol trying to keep a closed guard but Meadows is proving a slippery customer.
Meadows throws and elbow that misses. Sol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meadows's guard. Nice move by Sol!
Meadows is trying to control the position but Sol postures up.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol chips away with some ground and pound.
Meadows thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sol being controlled here momentarily.
Sol wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.
Meadows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sol manages to get himself to full guard.
Meadows forces his way into half guard.
Meadows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sol is staying active underneath Meadows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control the action here but instead Meadows manages to pass to full mount!
Meadows dominating with strikes here.
Meadows lands a heavy elbow.
Sol is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Meadows.
Meadows sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meadows looking to control but Sol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meadows raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Meadows cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Meadows looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding Meadows's attempts to control the action.
Sol wants to control but Meadows is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Meadows really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meadows misses with a hook. Sol ducked under it nicely.
Edwin Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meadows throws out a loose jab but Sol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol misses with a takedown attempt
and Sol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meadows lands the left hand.
Meadows swings for the body but Sol moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sol.
Meadows swings widly with a right hand
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown. Meadows fights it but they end up in guard.
Meadows is trying to control the position but Sol postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Edwin Meadows has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meadows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sol is looking to work some ground and pound but Meadows has wrist control.
Sol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but Sol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meadows is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meadows's head.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol content to stall in guard here.
Sol scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meadows wants to control the pace but Sol is squirming around nicely.
Meadows sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control but Meadows is keeping busy.
Sol wants to improve his position but Meadows is controlling well.
Sol is looking to control Meadows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sol avoid being mounted?
Sol controlling the position well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meadows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meadows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meadows tries to get to full guard but Sol has control of the leg.
Meadows avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meadows is positioning himself well to prevent Sol advancing to mount.
Meadows regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sol.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meadows is on top in guard.
Meadows trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
Meadows is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meadows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Sol had his way with Edwin Meadows in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Meadows punishes Sol's body with a nice straight punch.
Sol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meadows's half guard.
Ground and pound from Sol.
Sol controlling the action here.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.
Meadows looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meadows is trying to stand back up but Sol is controlling him
Meadows is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Meadows taking some punishment here, with Sol in his half guard.
Sol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meadows sees it coming and defends easily.
Meadows trying to hold on to Sol's head to control him but Sol postures up.
Sol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meadows keeps working.
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Meadows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sol's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Meadows controlling the positon.
Viktor Sol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sol can't escape the position.
Sol looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Meadows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sol defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Meadows controlling well, preventing Sol from escaping the position.
Meadows missing with strikes from the back.
Sol trying to control but not successfully.
Sol looking very determined here, making life difficult for Meadows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol turns into Meadows and is now in his guard.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol 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.
Meadows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sol 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.
Edwin Meadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meadows is looking to sweep but instead, Sol has passed into half guard.
Meadows tries to roll over but Sol keeps him under control.
Meadows is trying to control but can't.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Meadows tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Sol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meadows throws a sloppy body shot
so Sol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meadows wants to improve his position but instead Sol has moved into half guard.
Sol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Meadows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meadows.
Sol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sol wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.
Meadows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Sol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Sol!
Viktor Sol retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murray Mintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mintz's entrance music is Smack My Bitch Up- The Prodigy. A fine choice. Morgan has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music. Henry Morgan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Murray Mintz's chin.
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murray Mintz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mintz throws a head kick that misses.
Mintz throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Morgan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mintz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mintz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Mintz from controlling successfully.
Mintz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mintz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mintz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Mintz throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mintz crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Mintz slows down the pace here.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Mintz.
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mintz looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Mintz is controlling the position.
Morgan being controlled against the cage.
Mintz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mintz stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Murray Mintz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Morgan.
Mintz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morgan avoids it.
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mintz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morgan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mintz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mintz throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Mintz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan drives through and clinches with Mintz against the cage.
Morgan pulls Mintz into guard.
Mintz wants to stand and escape but instead Morgan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mintz keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Mintz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan passes Mintz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mintz trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Morgan is working for a kimura but Mintz is defending it quite comfortably.
Mintz wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan prevents Mintz from standing back up.
Morgan is pressing down on Mintz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mintz is holding on for now.
Mintz tries to kick Morgan off but Morgan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mintz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Mintz is defending the position.
Mintz tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mintz is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mintz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan stops Mintz from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mintz wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan winds up and cracks Mintz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mintz wants to get back to full guard.
Mintz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Mintz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Mintz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mintz counters with a good low kick that Morgan was not able to check.
Morgan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick by Mintz misses
and Morgan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mintz's guard.
Mintz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Mintz is keeping the position.
Mintz is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Mintz controlling Morgan's posture.
Mintz wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Mintz keeps moving.
Mintz is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Murray Mintz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mintz tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mintz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mintz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Mintz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mintz throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Mintz avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Mintz.
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.
Mintz doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
A head kick by Mintz misses
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan checks a low kick from Mintz.
Mintz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Mintz is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
A head kick by Mintz misses
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mintz is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Mintz pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
Mintz throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mintz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mintz tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mintz enables Morgan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mintz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mintz wriggles free and stands up.
Mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mintz throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mintz tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mintz can't fight it off and eventually Morgan manages to take the fight to the floor. Mintz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mintz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mintz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mintz looking for a sweep. Not yet Mintz, not yet.
Morgan is pushing down on Mintz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mintz is fighting to maintain full guard but Morgan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mintz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Mintz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan prevents Mintz from standing back up.
Mintz gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mintz.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mintz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mintz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray Mintz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Mintz avoids nicely.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Mintz.
Mintz tries to clinch
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.
Mintz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mintz tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Mintz closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
Mintz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Mintz to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mintz is defending well for now.
Morgan being controlled against the cage.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mintz.
Mintz misses with a knee strike.
Mintz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalling in the clinch from Mintz.
Mintz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Mintz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mintz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morgan tries to circle away but Mintz has him pinned against the cage.
Mintz trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan is working for takedown but Mintz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mintz lands a good knee to the midsection. Morgan won't want to take too many of those.
Mintz lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Henry Morgan has been cut.
Mintz missing with knees to the body.
Mintz landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Mintz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mintz's elbow.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mintz has him pressed against the cage.
Mintz slows down the pace here.
Mintz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mintz stalling.
Mintz tries to stall but Morgan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mintz landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mintz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Murray Mintz.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Mintz tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mintz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Mintz misses
and Morgan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mintz's guard now.
Mintz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mintz pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henry Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mintz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Mintz's legs - danger averted.
Mintz keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Mintz is keeping the position.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Mintz keeps moving.
Morgan landing some decent shots from guard.
Mintz keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Mintz working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Mintz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mintz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Mintz!
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