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INY Fight Night VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Layton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Louis Iii Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Louis Iii Severson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Layton's chin.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Layton!
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, Edward Louis Iii Severson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severson is looking to clinch.
Layton misses with a two punch combination.
Layton misses with the combination.
Layton lands a slapping body shot.
Layton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Severson can pounce on him.
Severson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Layton.
Layton misses with a takedown attempt - Severson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Severson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Layton if he has to take too many more of those.
Layton works over Severson's head and body with a nice combination.
Layton jabs at Severson's body.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Layton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jack Layton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Layton feints a jab promting Severson to slip. Layton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Severson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Severson scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severson misses with a head kick.
Layton throws a series of punches but Severson avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Severson - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from Layton.
A combination from Severson does no damage.
Layton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Layton throws a series of punches but Severson moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Severson.
Layton is breathing heavily.
Severson dodges the punch combination from Layton.
Severson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edward Louis Iii Severson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Layton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Layton fails to land with a series of punches.
Layton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Layton duly obliges.
Layton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Layton keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severson throws a head kick that misses.
Layton thuds a left hand into Severson's body.
Severson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Layton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Severson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Layton.
Severson lands with a slapping head kick.
Layton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Severson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Layton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Layton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layton throws a right hand that Severson ducks under and follows up with a left that Severson also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layton misses with the combination.
Severson looks to land a body kick but Layton moved away.
Layton lands a right hook to the body.
Layton takes the fight into the clinch.
Layton wants to break free but Severson has control.
Severson is trying to break the clinch but Layton has him pressed against the cage.
Severson is trying to push Layton away but Layton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Layton tries to break the clinch but Severson is controlling the position.
Severson pushes off an throws an elbow but Layton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Layton has Severson pressed against the cage, preventing Severson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Layton is working for takedown but Severson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Severson taking a breather.
Severson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Layton has denied him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson working hard to break the clinch.
Severson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Severson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Layton shoots for a takedown but Severson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Layton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Layton clinches.
Severson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Layton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Layton tries for a takedown but Severson manages to get underhooks.
Layton tries to break free but Severson pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severson tries to break the clinch but Layton is controlling the position.
Severson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Severson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Layton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Severson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Layton's head.
Layton misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Louis Iii Severson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Layton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Layton misses with a series of wild punches.
Layton lands with a good body shot.
Layton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Severson but Severson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Severson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Severson gets tackled into the cage by Layton. Layton maintains the clinch.
Severson is trying to push Layton away but Layton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Severson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Severson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Severson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Layton has Severson pressed against the cage, preventing Severson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Severson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Severson wants to break free but Layton has control.
Layton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Severson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Layton fails to land with a series of punches.
Layton misses with a takedown attempt - Severson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Layton looks to land a combination but Severson avoids it well.
Severson tries a head kick but it misses.
Layton looks to score with a jab to the body but Severson is just out of range.
Severson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Severson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jack Layton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Severson throws the kick towards the body but Layton avoids it.
Layton has closed the distance and engaged Severson in a clinch.
Layton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Layton tries to circle away but Severson has him pinned against the cage.
Layton is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Layton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layton keeps control of Severson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Severson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Layton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Severson scores with a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Layton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Severson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Layton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick from Severson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Layton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Layton swinging wildly here.
Layton misses with a double jab.
Layton moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Layton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Severson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Layton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severson blocks a low kick nicely.
Layton misses with a series of wild punches.
Severson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Severson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Layton blocks a head kick by Severson.
Layton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Severson but Severson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Layton swats away the attempt to clinch by Severson.
Layton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Layton is looking to wear down Severson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Severson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson dodges the punch combination from Layton.
Severson lands a leg kick that knocks Layton off balance momentarily.
Severson throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Severson.
Severson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Layton tries to close the distance and clinch but Severson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Layton.
Severson lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severson scores with a push kick.
Layton fails with the takedown.
Layton blocks a head kick by Severson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Louis Iii Severson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Layton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Severson misses with a wild combination.
Layton doesn't manage to clinch there - Severson circles away.
Severson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severson lands a leg kick that knocks Layton off balance momentarily.
Layton is looking to clinch but Severson is avoiding it.
Layton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severson avoids it really well and circles away.
Layton throws a leg kick
and Severson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Layton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick and Layton moves out of range easily.
Severson connects with a high kick.
Jack Layton's cut is getting worse.
Severson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Layton throws a right hand that Severson ducks under and follows up with a left that Severson also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Layton misses with a combination
and Severson counters with a head kick that drops Layton!
Layton is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severson wants to stand but Layton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Layton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Layton looking for a sweep. Not yet Layton, not yet.
Layton wants to get back to his feet but Severson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Severson lands a couple of elbows.
Severson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Severson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Severson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Severson wants to stand but Layton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Layton pulls Severson in to control the position.
Severson wants to get up but he can't break Layton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Layton wants to improve his position but instead Severson has moved into half guard.
Severson tries to stand and escape but Layton is controlling the position.
Severson stands up from half guard.
Layton misses with a takedown attempt - Severson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Layton seems to have got his legs back now.
Severson wants to clinch up but Layton keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layton is looking to clinch.
Severson looks for the body kick but Layton saw that one coming.
Layton lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Layton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Severson trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Severson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Layton.
Severson delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Severson.
Severson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Severson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Layton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layton misses with a series of wild punches.
Layton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edward Louis Iii Severson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Layton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Layton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severson swivels and escapes.
Layton moves to clinch but Severson breaks away
and Severson counters with a body kick that stops Layton in his tracks momentarily.
Layton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack Layton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Layton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Severson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Layton. Those never looked like landing.
Layton lands with a nice combination. Severson backs away looking to recover.
Layton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Louis Iii Severson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Severson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Louis Iii Severson!
Edward Louis Iii Severson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilgore comes to the cage accompanied by Champion by Chipmunk ft. Chris Brown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Kilgore!
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, Brian Juice!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juice fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kilgore.
It looks like Brian Juice has been cut.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Juice moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Juice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kilgore counters with a left to the body.
Jamal Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Juice.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Juice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juice enables Kilgore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juice manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kilgore gets to his feet. Juice looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Juice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juice tries to clinch
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Juice trying to stall but Kilgore improves his position.
Juice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Juice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Juice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Juice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilgore works over Juice's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juice fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juice is trying to defend but Kilgore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kilgore thows a huge punch but Juice dodges it nicely.
Juice wants to control but Kilgore is keeping busy.
Juice is refusing to be controlled, as Kilgore sits in half guard.
Juice wants to improve his position but Kilgore is controlling well.
Juice wants to control but Kilgore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kilgore wants to take a breather but Juice is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juice misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juice tries to clinch but Kilgore moves away
and Kilgore counters with a one-two to the body.
Juice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kilgore!
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Juice knows he should have avoided that one.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Juice checks it.
Juice shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Juice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws a one two combo.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juice is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kilgore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Juice.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juice doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
Jamal Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Juice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juice.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juice misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a nice body shot.
Kilgore lands a head shot.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Juice knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kilgore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juice on the ground.
Juice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Juice'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.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juice walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
Juice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juice tries for a takedown but Kilgore circles away easily
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jamal Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Juice.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Juice knows he should have avoided that one.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kilgore wants to stand and escape but instead Juice has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kilgore is looking to stand up but Juice isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice gets to his feet. Kilgore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kilgore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kilgore stuffs the takedown attempt from Juice. Juice gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juice.
Juice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juice doesn't seem phased though.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore jabs Juice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Juice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore connects with a jab.
Juice is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juice backs up against the cage.
Kilgore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Juice trying to keep a closed guard but Kilgore is proving a slippery customer.
Juice uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juice shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilgore works Juice's body with a nice hook.
Juice tries for a takedown but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Juice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Juice fails with a takedown attempt.
Juice is breathing heavily.
Juice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilgore as he avoids it easily.
Kilgore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kilgore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is looking to stall here but Juice recovers full guard.
Juice is looking for a triangle but Kilgore pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilgore 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.
Juice is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kilgore frees his head nicely. Oh but Juice has switched to an armbar! Kilgore is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brian Juice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bogi Barera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veljko Radovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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, Bogi Barera!
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, Veljko Radovic!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Radovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Barera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barera working the head and body with strikes.
Barera stands up from half guard.
Radovic lands with a cross.
Radovic wants to clinch up but Barera keeps it at a distance.
Radovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Radovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Barera circles away.
Radovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barera swats away the attempt to clinch by Radovic.
Radovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barera loads up on a big right hand but Radovic slips the punch.
Barera with a jab.
Barera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radovic.
Radovic wants to clinch up but Barera keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barera keeps the fight on the outside.
Barera looks to land a left hand but Radovic moved out of range nicely.
Barera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radovic.
Bogi Barera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Radovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radovic. Barera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barera scores with a takedown into Radovic's guard.
Barera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radovic on the ground.
Barera throws a big elbow that misses.
Barera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barera stands up from Radovic's guard - Barera perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barera is defended easily by Radovic.
Radovic fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic takes a swing at Barera's ribcage but misses.
Barera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Radovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Radovic is trying to defend but Barera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barera stops Radovic from getting back to his feet.
Radovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barera in particular looking to stall.
Barera slips a nice elbow through Radovic's hands, connecting with Radovic's forehead.
Radovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barera prevents Radovic from standing back up.
Radovic looks gassed!
Barera decides to stand and escape the position.
Barera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barera shoots in and drives through. Radovic sprawls well.
Radovic with a poor takedown
and Barera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Radovic won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Radovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Radovic cracks the inside of Barera's front leg.
Radovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barera is out of range.
Barera looks for a takedown but Radovic sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barera.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Barera misses with a body kick.
Radovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radovic blocks the body kick.
Bogi Barera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barera misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogi Barera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barera stuffs the takedown attempt from Radovic. Radovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Barera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barera misses with a few strikes there.
Barera tries to bum rush Radovic with a series of wild strikes but Radovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Radovic is defended easily by Barera.
Nice sprawl there from Radovic as Barera shoots in.
Radovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Radovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barera.
Radovic is looking to clinch.
Veljko Radovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Radovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bogi Barera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Radovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic throws a series of punches but Barera avoids them all with ease.
Radovic shoots for a takedown but Barera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Radovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barera working the ground and pound.
Radovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barera lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barera swings around for an armbar but Radovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barera's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barera managing to control the position.
Barera has a closed guard, preventing Radovic from standing up.
Barera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radovic stands up and waves to Barera to follow him.
Nice uppercut lands for Radovic. That snapped Barera's head back.
Radovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogi Barera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic tries to clinch but Barera is having none of it.
Barera misses with a two punch combination.
Radovic tries to clinch up but Barera circles away and keeps his distance.
Barera throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radovic.
Barera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Radovic misses with a kick to the body
and Barera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Radovic's guard now.
Radovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barera works over Radovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Radovic keeping moving, preventing Barera from controlling successfully.
Barera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Barera tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Radovic.
Radovic has his takedown stuffed
and Barera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Radovic's guard now.
Barera prevents Radovic from getting back to his feet.
Barera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barera stands up over Radovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barera fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogi Barera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Radovic takes one to the chin there.
Radovic avoids the head kick by Barera.
Radovic tries to clinch there but Barera circles away.
Barera throws a head kick that misses.
Radovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radovic tries to clinch but Barera is having none of it.
Radovic ducks under a wild hook from Barera.
A head kick misses from Barera.
Radovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Barera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barera avoids the head kick by Radovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Radovic blocks a head kick by Barera.
Barera throws a nice looking combination but Radovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Radovic scores with a hook to the body. Barera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radovic moves away.
Barera delivers a nice body kick.
Radovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Radovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barera.
Radovic misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barera tries to avoid it but Radovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barera to the ground. Barera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Radovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Barera escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barera misses with a head kick.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radovic.
Bogi Barera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Radovic.
Radovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radovic throws a head kick that misses.
Barera misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Barera off the cage and back into range.
Radovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barera throws a head kick that misses.
Radovic tries for a takedown but Barera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radovic throws a right and a left that Barera avoids nicely.
Barera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Radovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Radovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barera tries to avoid it but Radovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barera to the ground. Barera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barera throws a head kick but Radovic moves out of range.
Radovic tries to clinch but Barera moves out of range.
Barera throws a sloppy head kick
and Radovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Radovic counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barera is looking to score with low kicks.
Barera drops his hands momentarily and Radovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Radovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Radovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Barera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barera wants to stand up but Radovic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Veljko Radovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogi Barera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barera is stalling here. Radovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Radovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogi Barera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barera, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogi Barera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Derata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Macino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Macino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Derata!
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, Marcus Macino!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derata slips a jab and a cross from Macino.
Derata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macino is fending him off so far but Derata persists. Nope, Macino circles away and we're back to standing.
Macino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Derata circles away quickly and effectively.
Derata moves to clinch but Macino breaks away
and Macino counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macino wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Derata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macino misses the shot to the body.
Macino thuds a left hand into Derata's body.
Derata looks to score with a jab to the body but Macino is just out of range.
Macino lands a left and a right that send Derata crashing to the mat, dazed. Macino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Macino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Derata is breathing heavily.
Derata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macino tries to bum rush Derata with a series of wild strikes but Derata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Derata doesn't seem bothered though.
Macino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macino moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Derata.
Macino drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Derata's head, knocking him out cold! Macino is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Macino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weston Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weston Remington will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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162 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Weston Remington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remington shoots in looking for a takedown but Williamson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Remington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Remington tries to clinch there but Williamson circles away.
Remington takes one to the side of the head.
Williamson blocks a head kick by Remington.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Remington is defended easily by Williamson.
Williamson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Weston Remington has been cut.
Williamson throws a big shot that misses.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Williamson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Remington.
Williamson shoots in but no luck this time.
Remington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williamson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williamson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Remington somewhat.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williamson throws a right hand that Remington ducks under and follows up with a left that Remington also avoids with ease.
Williamson tries to keep at a distance but Remington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Remington manages to break the clinch.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Remington avoids them all with ease.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson throws a jab but it's blocked by Remington.
Williamson throws a right hand that Remington ducks under and follows up with a left that Remington also avoids with ease.
Remington shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williamson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weston Remington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remington fails to land the takedown.
Remington clinches with his opponent.
Remington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williamson tries to break the clinch but Remington is controlling the position.
Remington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Remington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Remington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Remington lands a knee to the head.
Remington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson dodges an elbow strike from Remington.
Williamson tries to break the clinch but Remington is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to push Remington away but Remington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch but Remington keeps him there for the moment.
Remington crunches a lovely knee into Williamson's ribcage.
Williamson is breathing heavily.
Williamson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Remington is defending well.
Nice elbow from Remington.
Remington lands an elbow inside.
Remington breaks the clinch.
Remington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Remington instigates a clinch.
Remington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Remington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williamson tries to break free but Remington pushes him back against the cage.
Remington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Remington lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remington scores a nice knee to the body.
Williamson is looking to break free of the clinch but Remington has double underhooks.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch but Remington keeps him there for the moment.
Remington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williamson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Remington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Remington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Remington landing knees to the head.
Remington connects with a knee to the head.
Remington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Remington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Remington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williamson wants to break free but Remington has control.
Knees to the body from Remington.
Remington landing knees to the head.
Remington scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Remington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weston Remington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Remington fails to land with a series of punches.
Williamson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williamson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Remington is just riding it out for now. Williamson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williamson prevents Remington from standing back up.
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.
Well, if Williamson 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.
Williamson stands up out of the half guard.
Remington scores with a head kick.
Remington tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance.
Remington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williamson.
Remington tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws a combination. Remington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
William Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remington tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance.
Remington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williamson counters with a series of strikes that sends Remington to the canvas! Williamson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Remington is rocked!
Williamson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williamson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Remington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws a big elbow that misses.
Williamson 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.
Remington is looking to stand up but Williamson isn't so interested in that idea.
Williamson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because William Williamson just wasn't active enough.
Williamson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Remington moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington breaks the clinch.
Remington tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Remington wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Williamson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Weston Remington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Remington closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Remington pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Remington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williamson defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Williamson as Remington shoots in.
William Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Remington.
Williamson works the jab nicely.
Remington wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Remington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williamson gets tackled into the cage by Remington. Remington maintains the clinch.
Remington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williamson tries to score a body lock takedown but Remington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williamson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Remington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williamson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Remington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williamson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williamson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington manages to break the clinch.
Remington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williamson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williamson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Remington is in trouble now - Williamson has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williamson won't let Remington get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Williamson controlling from mount.
Remington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williamson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Remington is in a horrible position here. Williamson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington wants to get back to his feet.
Williamson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williamson tries to control but Remington wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williamson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williamson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Williamson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williamson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Williamson!
After the big win, William Williamson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Born to be Wild as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Corozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Walker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corozzo slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corozzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Walker looking to stall.
Corozzo pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker wanted to stand there but Corozzo had control of the position.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corozzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker wants to control from the top but Corozzo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Corozzo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walker stands and steps away. Corozzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corozzo shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corozzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Corozzo tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Corozzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walker.
It looks like Bobby Corozzo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Walker looks to land a combination but Corozzo avoids it well.
Jimmy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corozzo. Corozzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corozzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corozzo gets a clinch.
Walker blocks an elbow strike from Corozzo.
Walker tries to circle away but Corozzo has him pinned against the cage.
Corozzo pulls Walker into guard.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corozzo is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Corozzo is retaining full guard.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walker trying to control but Corozzo is working from the bottom.
Walker throws an elbow that misses. Corozzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Corozzo!
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corozzo is one step ahead there.
Walker wants to stand and escape but Corozzo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Corozzo prevents Walker from getting back to his feet.
Walker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corozzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimmy Walker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Corozzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walker connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Corozzo shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Corozzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Corozzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Walker.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Corozzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corozzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Walker both land. Nice combination.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jimmy Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corozzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
Walker connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker throws a right and a left that Corozzo avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Corozzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker lands a nice hook to Corozzo's body. Corozzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corozzo is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Corozzo's head back.
Walker cracks Corozzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker scores with a jab. Corozzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corozzo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a series of punches but Corozzo avoids them all with ease.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Corozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corozzo shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmy Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Bobby Corozzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker catches Corozzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Corozzo shoots in.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Corozzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corozzo tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corozzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Corozzo persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Corozzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corozzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker lands a two punch combo.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corozzo.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker throws a right hand that Corozzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Corozzo also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Corozzo looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Walker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Corozzo eats them both and turns towards Walker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corozzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corozzo.
Walker throws a right hand that Corozzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Corozzo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Corozzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Corozzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Walker scores with a nice head shot.
Corozzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
A jab-cross combination lands for Walker and sends Corozzo crashing to the mat! Walker follows him down to the mat - Corozzo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo taking some punishment here, with Walker in his half guard.
Corozzo is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Walker is trying to control. Corozzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corozzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corozzo has hold of Walker's hands but Walker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corozzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker wants to stand up but Corozzo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Walker is keen to just control but Corozzo is a slippery customer.
Walker wants to stand up but Corozzo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corozzo's head.
Walker decides to return to a standing position.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corozzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corozzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker lunges at Corozzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corozzo's hand.
Corozzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corozzo off to one side.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corozzo momentarily.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corozzo at a distance.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corozzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Walker.
Walker works Corozzo's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Corozzo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Corozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Corozzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker misses with a hook. Corozzo ducked under it nicely.
Jimmy Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corozzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
A nice combination there by Walker.
Corozzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corozzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker wants to break free but Corozzo has control.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Corozzo is controlling the position.
Corozzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms.
Corozzo jumps guard.
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!
Corozzo keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corozzo keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corozzo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker stays in close to Corozzo's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Walker!
An out of breath Jimmy Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beecher Meetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by I drink alone. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beecher Meetz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meetz fails to land the takedown.
Martin misses with a combination
and Meetz counters by clinching up.
Martin is looking to control Meetz's arms but Meetz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martin has his back to the cage.
A short left from Martin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Meetz drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martin stays in close to Meetz's body and controls the position.
Meetz looking for a sweep. Not yet Meetz, not yet.
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meetz pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hank Martin.
Meetz closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Meetz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meetz scores a nice knee to the body.
Meetz wants a takedown but no success here.
Hank Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beecher Meetz.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Meetz's takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meetz has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
Meetz tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Martin looking to stall.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Meetz tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meetz.
Martin wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Martin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meetz blocks an uppercut.
Meetz looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Meetz takes a shot to the head.
Meetz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin misses with an elbow over the top.
Meetz tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Meetz jumps guard but Martin stands there with Meetz around his waist. Meetz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Meetz keeps him there for the moment.
Meetz takes a shot to the head.
Martin is trying to push Meetz away but Meetz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin avoiding damage as Meetz throws knees to the body.
Meetz misses with a knee strike.
Martin lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meetz prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meetz misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meetz as Martin tries to tie him up.
Meetz looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Meetz pulls guard successfully.
Meetz is working an open guard so Martin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beecher Meetz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meetz walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Meetz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with the combination.
Meetz takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meetz landing knees to the body.
Martin trying to stall but Meetz improves his position.
Martin is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meetz misses with a knee strike.
Meetz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meetz missing with knees to the body.
Meetz tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meetz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meetz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meetz controlling from mount.
Martin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Meetz.
Meetz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martin looks a forlorn figure.
Meetz cracks Martin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meetz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martin has worked his arm free - good work by Martin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meetz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meetz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meetz grinds an elbow into Martin's temple.
Meetz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Martin down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meetz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Martin tries to escape but Meetz is in control.
Meetz cracks Martin with a big elbow.
Beecher Meetz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meetz advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Meetz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Meetz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meetz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meetz landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Meetz looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meetz on the ground.
Meetz cracks Martin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meetz lands a big shot there that rocks Martin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Meetz's attempts to control the action.
Martin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Meetz punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin tries to hold on but Meetz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to control Meetz's body but Meetz pushes him off. Martin squirms to his side and now Meetz has his back!
Meetz avoiding Martin 's attempts to control his hands.
Meetz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Meetz scores with punches and elbows.
Meetz is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meetz lands a shot to the head.
Martin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beecher Meetz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meetz moves into the clinch.
Meetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beecher Meetz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin looking to slow down the pace here.
Martin blocks a body shot from Meetz.
Meetz tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Meetz avoids the damage to the body.
Meetz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meetz misses with a punch to the body.
Martin working aggressively here.
Meetz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meetz prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Meetz is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin is stalling here.
Martin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meetz.
Hank Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beecher Meetz.
Meetz landing knees to the head.
It looks like Hank Martin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meetz backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martin breaks the clinch.
Hank Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin lands a left and a right that send Meetz crashing to the mat, dazed. Martin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Meetz is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
It looks like Beecher Meetz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meetz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meetz backs away from a small jab... but Martin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Meetz crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Martin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hank Martin!
Hank Martin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Schwensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinjo Sakamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakamaki has chosen Kung fu fighting(original) as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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19
180 lbs
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19
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Schwensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sinjo Sakamaki!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwensen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schwensen wants to control from the top but Sakamaki keeps moving.
Schwensen looking to pass the guard.
Schwensen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schwensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakamaki defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamaki is looking to control Schwensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakamaki avoid being mounted?
Schwensen trying to mount his opponent but Sakamaki defends it.
Schwensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakamaki won't allow Schwensen to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwensen is keen to just control but Sakamaki is a slippery customer.
Schwensen is controlling the pace.
Sakamaki is trying to maintain the position but Schwensen is very close to passing his half guard.
Schwensen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Schwensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakamaki's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen landing strikes from the mount.
Schwensen dominating with strikes here.
Sakamaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schwensen is landing with some decent strikes but Sakamaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schwensen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakamaki hang on?
Schwensen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schwensen landing strikes from the mount.
Sakamaki wants to get back to his feet.
Schwensen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sakamaki?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen connects with a bit shot that sees Sakamaki covering up! More strikes from Schwensen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schwensen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Schwensen!
A relieved looking Kalle Schwensen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hudock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart's entrance music is Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . A fine choice. Hudock has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Her Silent Language as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Hudock enters the cage!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hudock!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stewart back to the cage. Hudock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudock drives through with a takedown into Stewart's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hudock controls the pace.
Stewart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stewart tries to get out of the position.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudock trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard.
Hudock is looking for a kimura but Stewart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudock to get the leverage.
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Hudock prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart is looking to control Hudock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stewart avoid being mounted?
Stewart wants to improve his position but Hudock is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Hudock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stewart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudock is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Stewart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudock on the ground.
Hudock trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Hudock is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hudock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hudock's back!
Stewart wants to control but Hudock is keeping busy.
Hudock trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stewart biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hudock is trying to break free.
Stewart has Hudock flattened out and is raining down punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stewart keeps control of the position as Hudock tries to break free.
Hudock looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hudock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock is squirming around, avoiding Stewart's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Hudock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hudock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudock is one step ahead there.
Hudock 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.
Hudock preventing the sweep.
Hudock passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hudock is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudock trying to control the pace.
Hudock prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Hudock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudock.
Stewart tries to roll over but Hudock keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart 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.
Stewart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hudock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stewart throws a body punch but Hudock moves out of range.
Hudock throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Hudock slips the punch.
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hudock momentarily.
Stewart scores with a hook.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Hudock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hudock tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudock is one step ahead there.
Stewart controls Hudock momentarily but Hudock frees himself.
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!
Hudock pushing down on Stewart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stewart gets full guard.
Hudock trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stewart is on top in guard.
Jack Hudock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stewart passes into side control.
Stewart tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hudock's legs.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Hudock tries to bench press Stewart off him but Stewart keeps the position.
Stewart throws an elbow but Hudock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stewart staying calm.
Stewart trying to control the position but Hudock is working away.
Hudock is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.
Stewart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hudock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stewart wants to control but Hudock is keeping him busy.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Hudock is defending the position.
Hudock keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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!
Hudock won't allow Stewart to pass to mount.
Hudock gets full guard.
Hudock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hudock is tightening it up a little... Stewart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stewart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stewart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hudock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Hudock!
Jack Hudock took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '*grabs the mick and turns to St Pierre in the crowd* -This is for you sweetheart!! *Gives Pierre the middlefinger*'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kory Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Arnold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
260 lbs
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24
275 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kory Hodgins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodgins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arnold wants to improve his position but Hodgins is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodgins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arnold is looking to control Hodgins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnold avoid being mounted?
Hodgins working over Arnold with some ground and pound. Arnold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arnold manages to get to full guard.
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!
Hodgins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arnold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arnold has escaped and now he's on top!
Hodgins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnold pushes down on Hodgins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hodgins is looking for a sweep. Arnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins is not content to let Arnold control the position.
Arnold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arnold is keen to just control but Hodgins is a slippery customer.
Arnold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arnold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hodgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hodgins actively working from the bottom here.
Hodgins gets back to full guard.
Hodgins can't keep his opponent in guard - Arnold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hodgins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hodgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arnold prevents Hodgins from improving his position.
Arnold trying to control from half guard but Hodgins is working away.
Hodgins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Arnold there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hodgins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hodgins has worked his arm free - good work by Hodgins!
Hodgins is looking for a sweep.
Hodgins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hodgins seems a little lost for a moment, as Arnold dominates the positioning.
Hodgins regains half guard.
Hodgins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Hodgins moves into full guard.
Arnold throwing strikes but missing.
Hodgins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arnold passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold happy to just control the position for now.
Arnold throws an elbow but Hodgins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Arnold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but Hodgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodgins tries to buck Arnold off but Arnold is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kory Hodgins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arnold gets a takedown into half guard.
Arnold is trying to control. Hodgins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arnold is taking a breather. Hodgins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hodgins is looking for a sweep. Arnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnold moves into full mount! Hodgins won't be happy about that!
Hodgins blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Arnold there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Arnold throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hodgins can't escape the position.
Arnold throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arnold lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hodgins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hodgins regains half guard.
Arnold is taking a breather. Hodgins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arnold is pressing down on Hodgins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hodgins is holding on for now.
Hodgins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Hodgins is refusing to be controlled, as Arnold sits in half guard.
Hodgins wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to pass to full mount but Hodgins defends it.
Arnold 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.
Arnold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andy Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodgins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arnold is trying to control the action in half guard but Hodgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arnold prevents Hodgins from improving his position.
Hodgins has a hand on Arnold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arnold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hodgins is trying desperately to improve position.
Hodgins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Arnold there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hodgins is trying desperately to improve position.
Arnold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arnold wants to take Hodgins's back but he can't do it this time.
Arnold working Hodgins over with strikes here.
Arnold trying to control but Hodgins is having none of it.
Hodgins is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hodgins is looking to escape.
Hodgins 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodgins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Arnold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hodgins!
Arnold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hodgins working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Arnold dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hodgins misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hodgins's guard.
Hodgins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hodgins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arnold controls the pace.
Hodgins keeping full guard, as Arnold tries to pass.
Arnold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hodgins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hodgins keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hodgins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arnold has passed into half guard!
Hodgins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hodgins is in trouble now - Arnold has advanced to mount!
Arnold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hodgins is looking to escape.
Hodgins can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold trying to control but Hodgins is having none of it.
Arnold thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arnold trying to control but Hodgins is having none of it.
Hodgins is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arnold raining down shots from the mount!
Hodgins is working to get back to half guard.
Arnold tries to take his opponent's back but Hodgins turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Hodgins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Hodgins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arnold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hodgins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arnold rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hodgins's guard! Nice work there by Arnold!
Hodgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold stands and throws Hodgins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arnold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodgins tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnold tries to advance position but instead Hodgins slips a leg back in to half guard.
Arnold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnold 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Arnold!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
77% |
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