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VFC 37 Undefeated PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Fritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by The Enemy by Godsmack. Santana Fritz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santana Fritz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Fritz swinging wildly here.
Fritz clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fritz misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fritz circles away.
Fritz lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Fritz both land. Nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fritz!
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fritz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fritz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fritz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Josh Alvarez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Fritz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fritz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Fritz.
Josh Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fritz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fritz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fritz scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Fritz.
Fritz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Fritz works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fritz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fritz.
Fritz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fritz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fritz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fritz scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Santana Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fritz throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Fritz throws a combination. Alvarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fritz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fritz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fritz.
Josh Alvarez's cut is getting worse.
Fritz lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Danga de danga de dang - Fritz scores with a four punch combination!
Fritz thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alvarez is rocked!
Fritz lands a two punch combo.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice combination there by Fritz.
Fritz digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Fritz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fritz lands a with a good body shot.
Fritz lands with an overhand left.
Fritz throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
Nice shot by Fritz.
Fritz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fritz!
Fritz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvarez backs up against the cage.
Fritz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fritz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Josh Alvarez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fritz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fritz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fritz lands with a nice combination. Alvarez backs away looking to recover.
Fritz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvarez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Fritz! Alvarez is backing up but he can't get away as Fritz lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Alvarez and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santana Fritz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Windham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes into the arena with Silversun Pickups - Comeback Kid blaring out of the sound system. Barry Windham told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Windham!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windham fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Windham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Windham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Windham looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Windham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Windham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Windham is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windham wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Windham wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Windham tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Windham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Windham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Windham looks gassed!
Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Windham.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark lands with a nice combination. Windham backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right hand that Windham ducks under and follows up with a left that Windham also avoids with ease.
Josh Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark forces Windham back against the cage and clinches.
Windham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Josh Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Windham.
Windham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Windham jumps guard but Clark stands there with Windham around his waist. Windham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Clark.
Windham tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Clark lands a right hand.
Clark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Clark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clark is in close to Windham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Windham keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Windham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark trying to control but Windham is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Windham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Windham keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark wants to stand but Windham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Windham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Windham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clark passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark stands up and beckons Windham to join him on the feet.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Windham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Windham off to one side.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark tries to bum rush Windham with a series of wild strikes but Windham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Windham tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark counters with a series of strikes. Windham will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Barry Windham has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Windham shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a good low kick that Windham was not able to check.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Windham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Clark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Windham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Windham shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Clark misses with a combination
and Windham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clark won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Windham prevents Clark from escaping the position.
Windham has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Windham looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Windham lands a nice shot to the head.
Windham looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clark reaches up to try and control the position but Windham seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Clark rolls and tries to escape and now Windham has his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark is trying to break free.
Windham looking to break Clark's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clark remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Windham will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windham avoiding Clark 's attempts to control his hands.
Clark is trying to shake Windham off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Windham won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Clark tries for a takedown but Windham circles away easily
and Windham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clark won't be happy with that.
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Windham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Windham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Windham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Windham has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Windham tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windham looking for a guillotine from mount but Clark is having none of it.
Windham is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clark is surviving well by controlling Windham's body position as best he can.
You get the feeling that Clark really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poor strikes thrown by Windham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Windham working for a submission but Clark is keeping him at bay.
You get the feeling that Clark really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Windham looking for a guillotine from mount but Clark is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clark turns into him and now he's in Windham's guard.
Windham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barry Windham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark stands up from Windham's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Windham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clark's guard.
Windham wants to stand but Clark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Windham prevents Clark from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Windham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windham throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Windham. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Windham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark thows a big elbow that misses.
Windham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark stands up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clark. That's going to slow Windham down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Windham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry Windham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clark throws a solid leg kick but Windham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clark.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Windham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Windham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Windham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Windham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Windham wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Windham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Windham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark is trying to keep Windham in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Windham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clark did well to prevent Windham getting side control.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Windham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Windham tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Windham works his way into full mount!
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Windham moves to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to escape but Windham has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clark trying to control the position but Windham manages to sink in the hooks.
Windham is working for a rear naked choke. Clark is not defending it well and Windham has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Clark refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Clark's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Windham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Fuerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarge Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuerte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Minority- Green Day. Dela has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Fuerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sarge Dela!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuerte shoots for a takedown but Dela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuerte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuerte ducks right into an uppercut from Dela.
Fuerte fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Fuerte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuerte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dela gets the takedown into side control.
Fuerte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuerte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fuerte struggling a bit here.
Dela in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fuerte is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sarge Dela!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's entrance music is Feuer Frei. A fine choice. John Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Adams!
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, Jack McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adams.
Adams jabs at McCoy's body.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams throws a series of strikes that have McCoy backpedaling.
It looks like Jack McCoy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams's corner calls for a 1-2. Adams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Adams.
Adams drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McCoy right on the button. McCoy goes down! Adams follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Adams gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Adams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Castiglione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castiglione has chosen War Zone - Rob Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Chain!
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, Francis Castiglione!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chain cracks Castiglione with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chain in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chain grinds an elbow into Castiglione's temple.
You can see the frustration on Castiglione's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castiglione gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castiglione has hold of Chain's hands but Chain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Castiglione keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chain lands strikes from half guard.
Castiglione keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Chain throwing shots but Castiglione is blocking nicely.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Chain blocks the strikes from Castiglione.
Castiglione avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chain.
Chain blocks the strikes from Castiglione.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castiglione slaps away a takedown attempt from Chain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglione throws a right hand that Chain ducks under and follows up with a left that Chain also avoids with ease.
Chain shoots in for a double leg but Castiglione sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castiglione is fending him off so far but Chain persists. Nope, Castiglione circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castiglione avoids it really well and circles away.
Chain is breathing heavily.
Castiglione misses with the combination.
Chain slips a jab and a cross from Castiglione.
Chris Chain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castiglione.
It looks like Chris Chain has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castiglione avoids it really well and circles away.
Castiglione uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chain has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Chain dives in and grabs Castiglione's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castiglione pushes down on Chain's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Castiglione misses.
Castiglione lands a left and a right that send Chain crashing to the mat, dazed. Castiglione thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chain is rocked!
Castiglione looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione tries to bum rush Chain with a series of wild strikes but Chain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Castiglione.
Chain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castiglione circles away.
Castiglione swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castiglione but Castiglione pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chain fails with a takedown attempt.
Chain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castiglione circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Castiglione scores with a four punch combination!
Decent striking displayed by Castiglione there.
Chain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castiglione is fending him off so far but Chain persists. Nope, Castiglione circles away and we're back to standing.
Castiglione misses with the combination.
Chain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castiglione as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castiglione!
Castiglione throws a nice looking combination but Chain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castiglione misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castiglione was covering up waiting for the punch and Chain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chain stops Castiglione from standing up.
Chain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chain throwing strikes from guard but Castiglione blocks nicely.
Chain looking to pass the guard.
Castiglione is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castiglione is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione lands with a punch from half guard.
Castiglione has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castiglione looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castiglione throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chain trying to control from the bottom.
Castiglione prevents Chain from improving his position.
Chain looking for submissions off his back.
Chain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castiglione is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castiglione misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castiglione looks to land a combination but Chain avoids it well.
Francis Castiglione is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castiglione sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Castiglione dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Chain's cut.
That's time! Chain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Castiglione scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chain in his tracks.
Castiglione scores with a three punch combo!
Castiglione defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chain.
Castiglione with a nice cross.
Castiglione looks to land a combination but Chain avoids it well.
Chain shoots in looking for a takedown. Castiglione tries to sprawl out of it but Chain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castiglione manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castiglione lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Castiglione, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chain shoots in for a double leg but Castiglione sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castiglione lands a lovely overhand right.
Chain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chain working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chain in side control, throwing shots but Castiglione defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain lands a nice forearm strike.
Chain working the ground and pound but Castiglione is defending the strikes.
Castiglione managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chain.
Sloppy strikes there by Chain.
Castiglione is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castiglione throws a right hand that Chain ducks under and follows up with a left that Chain also avoids with ease.
Chain dives in and grabs Castiglione's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castiglione pushes down on Chain's head and hops out.
Chain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castiglione pinned against the cage. Castiglione gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castiglione throws a combination. Chain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chain fails to land the takedown.
Castiglione throws a right hand that Chain ducks under and follows up with a left that Chain also avoids with ease.
Francis Castiglione seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castiglione circles away.
Castiglione rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castiglione lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chain circles away quickly and effectively.
Castiglione throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castiglione tries to bum rush Chain with a series of wild strikes but Chain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Chain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castiglione, who protects the arm well.
Chain lands a nice forearm strike.
Chain swings around for an armbar but Castiglione sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chain's guard.
Chain is trying to keep Castiglione in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione landing some decent shots from guard.
Castiglione postures up and lands a big shot to Chain's brow.
Chain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castiglione prevents Chain from getting back to his feet.
Castiglione content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castiglione working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chain's head.
Castiglione throwing strikes from guard but Chain blocks nicely.
Chain trying to keep a closed guard but Castiglione is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castiglione working some strikes from top position.
Chain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castiglione throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castiglione throws a series of punches but Chain avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castiglione jabs Chain right on the nose. Chain blinks but takes it well.
Castiglione lands a two punch combo.
Castiglione lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chain circles away quickly and effectively.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Castiglione scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Castiglione showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Chain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Castiglione throws a one two combo.
Castiglione swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Castiglione stuffs the takedown.
Chain shoots for a takedown but Castiglione saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castiglione misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Chain or perhaps it was just good defense by Castiglione which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castiglione connects with a nice looking jab.
Chain looks for a takedown but Castiglione sprawls well.
Chain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chain has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Castiglione misses.
Chain gets a takedown into half guard.
Chain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglione landing strikes from the bottom.
Castiglione misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Castiglione taking some punishment here, with Chain in his half guard.
Castiglione landing strikes from the bottom.
Chain slips a nice elbow through Castiglione's hands, connecting with Castiglione's forehead.
Chain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castiglione defending well though.
Chris Chain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castiglione misses with a double jab.
Castiglione displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chain.
Castiglione getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chris Chain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Castiglione.
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.
A left and a right from Castiglione both land. Nice combination.
Chain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castiglione but Castiglione pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castiglione scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Castiglione.
Chain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castiglione looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Castiglione blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chain.
Castiglione landing rabbit punches to the side of Chain's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Chain seems to be working for a kimura but Castiglione defends the submission attempt.
Chain throws a strike but Castiglione avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chain is looking to improve his position but Castiglione isn't that keen on the idea.
Chain tries to lock up and control but Castiglione gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chris Chain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castiglione breaks from Chain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chain is trying desperately to improve position.
Castiglione working Chain over with strikes here.
Chain is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castiglione has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chain's face.
Castiglione avoids the attempt from Chain to control.
Castiglione working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chain tries to lock up and control but Castiglione gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chain is trying to escape the mount.
Francis Castiglione is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castiglione blocks Chain's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Castiglione pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Chain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chain is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Castiglione comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castiglione winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Castiglione!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillip Olsen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Omar!
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, Phillip Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Omar is looking for a triangle but Olsen pushes his legs off easily.
Omar being controlled here, momentarily.
Olsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omar keeping full guard, as Olsen tries to pass.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Omar keeps moving.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olsen wanted to stand there but Omar had control of the position.
Omar keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Olsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olsen throws a right hand that Omar ducks under and follows up with a left that Omar also avoids with ease.
Omar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Omar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Omar slips under a jab.
Omar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omar lands in his opponent's guard.
Olsen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A frustrated look appears on Olsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olsen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Omar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen throws a jab when Omar was well out of range.
Olsen darts in and clinches Omar up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Olsen.
Olsen working hard to break the clinch.
Olsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Omar has double underhooks.
Olsen lands a shot to the body.
Olsen tries to break the clinch but Omar is controlling the position.
Omar tries to score a body lock takedown but Olsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen lands with a left to the head.
Olsen is trying to force a seperation but Omar has the dominant position.
Omar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olsen's efforts to push away.
Olsen tries to break free but Omar pushes him back against the cage.
Omar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olsen's efforts to push away.
Olsen leaning against his opponent.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
Olsen tries to break the clinch but Omar is controlling the position.
Olsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Omar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Olsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Omar is trying to drag Olsen to the mat but Olsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Olsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Olsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Omar backwards.
Omar jumps guard but Olsen stands there with Omar around his waist. Omar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Omar has clasped his hands together around Olsen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Omar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Omar trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Olsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olsen shoots in and bounces Omar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Olsen is stalling in the full guard.
Omar trying to keep a closed guard but Olsen is proving a slippery customer.
Olsen won't allow Omar to sweep him here.
Omar looking for a guillotine here but Olsen defends easily.
Omar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Omar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom.
Olsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Olsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Omar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Omar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omar trying to control the position.
Omar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Omar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Omar is retaining full guard.
Olsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Omar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Omar moves out of range.
Olsen connects with a jab.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Omar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Olsen.
Olsen is trying to break the clinch but Omar is controlling him.
Olsen stalling in the clinch.
Olsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Olsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Omar pulls guard effortlessly.
Omar keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Olsen 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.
Omar controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Omar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olsen defends well.
Omar looking for a sweep. Not yet Omar, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Omar blocks a jab.
Omar shoots and misses
and Olsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olsen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Olsen duly obliges.
Omar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Omar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omar lands in his opponent's guard.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omar preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Omar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Olsen lands with a shot to the body.
Olsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Omar misses with a takedown attempt
and Olsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phillip Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen moves into range and clinches up with Omar.
Olsen stalling.
Olsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Omar looking for a takedown.
Olsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omar has him pressed against the cage.
Olsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Omar up against the cage.
Omar has Olsen pressed against the cage, preventing Olsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen pushes Omar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olsen.
Olsen lands a left hand.
Olsen is trying to force a seperation but Omar has the dominant position.
Olsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omar has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Olsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omar goes for a takedown attempt but Olsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omar fails with the takedown
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Phillip Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omar fails with the takedown
and Olsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen dips to his left and cracks Omar with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Olsen.
Phillip Olsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omar is rocked!
A jab lands there for Olsen.
Olsen cracks Omar with an open hand slap.
Olsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body. Omar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen swinging wildly here.
Olsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Olsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Nuut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nuut might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Game- Where I'm from. Toro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Te Dejo Madrid. Jose Toro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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253 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrus Nuut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Toro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toro throws a looping overhand right but Nuut ducks down to avoid it.
Toro tries to clinch up.
Toro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Andrus Nuut has been cut.
Toro misses the shot to the body.
Nuut slips a straight right by Toro.
A combination from Toro does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Toro. No joy for Nuut on that attempt.
Nuut closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nuut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nuut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toro tries to buck Nuut off but Nuut is having none of it.
Nuut tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nuut wants to control but Toro is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro tries to escape but Nuut is in control.
Nuut looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nuut is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Toro is trying to escape and Nuut transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Toro is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nuut! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrus Nuut!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raven Thorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clavette has chosen Heaven Ablaze as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Thorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Clavette!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorian tries to work over Clavette's front leg with a kick but Clavette checks it.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Thorian moved out of range nicely.
Thorian misses the jab.
Clavette closes the distance and clinches up with Thorian, looking for a takedown. Clavette pushes Thorian against the cage but Thorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clavette walks into a jab.
It looks like Dino Clavette has been cut.
Clavette looks to land a combination but Thorian avoids it well.
Clavette jabs Thorian right on the nose. Thorian blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Raven Thorian has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorian. Clavette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorian throws a combination that misses
and Clavette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clavette throws a jab when Thorian was well out of range.
Clavette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thorian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clavette throws out a loose jab but Thorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clavette looks to land a combination but Thorian avoids it well.
Clavette misses with a looping left.
Clavette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clavette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clavette shoots in but Thorian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clavette throws a body punch but Thorian moves out of range.
Clavette moves out of range of the body kick.
Clavette ducks right into an uppercut from Thorian.
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!
Thorian staying out of range there.
Clavette throws a shot from downtown. Thorian moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Thorian.
Thorian loads up on a big right hand but Clavette slips the punch.
Clavette misses with a straight left.
A jab from Clavette does it's job there.
Thorian connects with a right hand. Clavette shakes it off.
Clavette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorian defending well as Clavette loads up on a big left hand.
Clavette swings for the body but Thorian moves out of range.
Crunch! Thorian slams his shin into Clavette's torso.
Clavette looks gassed!
Thorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clavette.
Thorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorian jabs Clavette right on the nose. Clavette blinks but takes it well.
Thorian scores with a jab to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Thorian! Clavette is backing up but he can't get away as Thorian lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Clavette and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raven Thorian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill comes to the cage accompanied by Sing for the moment - Eminem. Martin O Neill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin O Neill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Evans!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neill slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans lands a jab to O Neill's midsection.
O Neill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Neill dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Neill circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
O Neill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
O Neill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a body shot.
O Neill misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Neill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Neill moves away.
A left and a right from O Neill both land. Nice combination.
O Neill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Neill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Neill is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but O Neill has managed to sneak the leg through.
O Neill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
O Neill trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans moves into full guard.
O Neill 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing O Neill from controlling successfully.
Evans 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.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Neill manages to get himself to full guard.
O Neill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but O Neill is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but O Neill has wrist control.
O Neill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Neill is on top in guard.
Evans keeping full guard, as O Neill tries to pass.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
O Neill is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but O Neill has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as O Neill sits in half guard.
O Neill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Evans wants to hold on but O Neill pushes him away.
O Neill wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
O Neill is working for a guillotine from mount but Evans frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Neill goes for an armbar but Evans turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Evans.
O Neill is breathing heavily.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin O Neill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neill.
O Neill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Neill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans moves out of range as O Neill strikes.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans missing with a left hand there. O Neill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Neill looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Logan Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a body shot.
O Neill gets a takedown into half guard.
O Neill wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Evans gets back to full guard.
O Neill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Neill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans keeping full guard, as O Neill tries to pass.
O Neill wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
O Neill advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans tries to buck O Neill off but O Neill is having none of it.
Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but O Neill has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Neill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Neill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans misses with a body punch
and O Neill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans tries to move into range but O Neill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by O Neill.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Neill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Neill throws out the jab.
O Neill slips a jab from Evans.
Evans thuds a left hand into O Neill's body.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
O Neill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but O Neill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
O Neill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O Neill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. O Neill eventually gives up the hold.
O Neill tries to pass to full mount but Evans defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Neill.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as O Neill sits in half guard.
O Neill wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O Neill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Neill is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin O Neill dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Neill doesn't seem phased though.
Evans leaves O Neill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Neill throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Neill rather than just go for the knockout.
O Neill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O Neill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Neill has gone for a leg lock! Evans slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Neill's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stands and throws O Neill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's O Neill get back to his feet.
Evans looks to land a left hand but O Neill moved out of range nicely.
Evans misses with a combination
and O Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Neill ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and O Neill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Neill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Neill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Neill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logan Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Neill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but O Neill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as O Neill sits in half guard.
O Neill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Neill passes to side control.
Martin O Neill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill slows the pace down.
O Neill is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Neill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
O Neill moves into full mount!
O Neill tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Logan Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Martin O Neill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
O Neill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans misses with a double jab
and O Neill counters with a straight right hand.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
O Neill catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Neill cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin O Neill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Neill, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin O Neill!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gene Paolo Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey McKennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gene Paolo Mac has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Paolo Mac!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey McKennedy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paolo Mac.
Paolo Mac misses with a body kick.
McKennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paolo Mac's calf.
McKennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corey McKennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Paolo Mac blocks the low kick.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paolo Mac avoids the head kick by McKennedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paolo Mac avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paolo Mac throws a head kick that misses.
McKennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paolo Mac is able to avoid easily.
Gene Paolo Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKennedy gets a takedown into half guard.
McKennedy is looking to advance position but Paolo Mac won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McKennedy seems to be looking for submissions.
McKennedy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McKennedy is pressing down on Paolo Mac's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paolo Mac is holding on for now.
McKennedy controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy wants to pass the guard but Paolo Mac is defending well.
McKennedy stalling away here and it's allowed Paolo Mac to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McKennedy forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKennedy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paolo Mac has managed to free his arm - good work.
McKennedy trying to work for an americana but Paolo Mac has managed to regain full guard.
McKennedy throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKennedy won't allow Paolo Mac to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Paolo Mac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McKennedy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paolo Mac sprawls well initially but McKennedy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKennedy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKennedy trying to control the action but Paolo Mac is working from the bottom.
McKennedy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy uses his free foot to push down on Paolo Mac's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paolo Mac.
McKennedy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKennedy trying to control but Paolo Mac is having none of it.
McKennedy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Corey McKennedy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by McKennedy misses
and Paolo Mac counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paolo Mac checks a leg kick.
McKennedy misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from McKennedy misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from McKennedy misses.
McKennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKennedy takes a swing at Paolo Mac's ribcage but misses.
McKennedy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paolo Mac will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKennedy throws and low kick but Paolo Mac moves out of range easily.
Paolo Mac checks a low kick from McKennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKennedy lands with a kick to the temple. Paolo Mac shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gene Paolo Mac has been cut.
McKennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paolo Mac checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gene Paolo Mac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKennedy throws a head kick that half lands.
McKennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
McKennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from McKennedy is predictable there
and Paolo Mac counters with an inside leg kick.
Paolo Mac checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McKennedy misses with an uppercut. Paolo Mac saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Paolo Mac checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paolo Mac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McKennedy. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKennedy avoids the head kick by Paolo Mac.
McKennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKennedy thows a leg kick but Paolo Mac checks it
and Paolo Mac counters with an outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKennedy.
McKennedy dodges the punch combination from Paolo Mac.
McKennedy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paolo Mac counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paolo Mac pinned against the cage. Paolo Mac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paolo Mac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paolo Mac pinned against the cage. Paolo Mac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gene Paolo Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McKennedy.
McKennedy tries to land a body kick
and Paolo Mac makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paolo Mac crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKennedy - the referee stops the clock and Paolo Mac gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKennedy. Paolo Mac manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McKennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Paolo Mac, looking for a takedown. McKennedy pushes Paolo Mac against the cage but Paolo Mac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by McKennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Paolo Mac which made him look bad.
McKennedy gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Paolo Mac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McKennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKennedy.
Paolo Mac checks a low kick from McKennedy.
McKennedy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McKennedy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McKennedy controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McKennedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Paolo Mac is retaining full guard.
Paolo Mac can't keep his opponent in guard - McKennedy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if McKennedy 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.
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.
McKennedy is looking for a kimura but Paolo Mac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McKennedy to get the leverage.
McKennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McKennedy trying to pass the guard but Paolo Mac defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKennedy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McKennedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKennedy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paolo Mac has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McKennedy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy controlling the position easily from mount.
Paolo Mac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKennedy on the ground.
McKennedy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Paolo Mac because McKennedy loaded up on that one.
McKennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paolo Mac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McKennedy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gene Paolo Mac's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McKennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paolo Mac blocks a head kick by McKennedy.
Paolo Mac throws a right and a left that McKennedy avoids nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McKennedy misses
and Paolo Mac counters with a low kick, right behind McKennedy 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corey McKennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKennedy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McKennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paolo Mac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKennedy throws out a leg kick but Paolo Mac moves out of range and McKennedy only half commits.
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.
McKennedy misses with a head kick.
Paolo Mac blocks a head kick by McKennedy.
McKennedy shoots in and drives through. Paolo Mac sprawls well.
McKennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paolo Mac swivels and escapes.
Paolo Mac ducks under a wild hook from McKennedy.
Corey McKennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses
and Paolo Mac counters with a big head kick but McKennedy shrugs it off.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses.
McKennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paolo Mac counters with a thumping low kick.
Paolo Mac moves out of range of the body kick.
McKennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gene Paolo Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Paolo Mac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paolo Mac slaps away a takedown attempt from McKennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gene Paolo Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McKennedy.
Paolo Mac stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKennedy misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey McKennedy.
Well McKennedy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey McKennedy! Corey McKennedy retains his middleweight title!
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