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Fight Night XVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Faragher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Wolodyjowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Wolodyjowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Faragher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateusz Wolodyjowski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolodyjowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolodyjowski throws a sloppy head kick and Faragher moves out of range easily.
Faragher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faragher showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wolodyjowski is trying to stand up here but Faragher is controlling him well.
Faragher wants to pass to mount but Wolodyjowski is defending the position.
Faragher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faragher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolodyjowski defending well though.
Faragher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolodyjowski's head.
Faragher is just content to waste time from the top position. Wolodyjowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Faragher trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolodyjowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faragher throws a big elbow that misses.
Faragher won't allow Wolodyjowski to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faragher trying to control but Wolodyjowski is working from the bottom.
Faragher looking to pass the guard.
Faragher landing some decent shots from guard.
Faragher wants to control from the top but Wolodyjowski keeps moving.
Faragher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wolodyjowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolodyjowski is looking to stand up but Faragher isn't so interested in that idea.
Faragher throwing strikes but missing.
Faragher wants to control from the top but Wolodyjowski keeps moving.
Wolodyjowski keeping full guard, as Faragher tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faragher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolodyjowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolodyjowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wolodyjowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faragher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faragher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolodyjowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faragher is controlling him.
Faragher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolodyjowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faragher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wolodyjowski keeping moving, preventing Faragher from controlling successfully.
Faragher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolodyjowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faragher content to stall in guard here.
Faragher wants to control from the top but Wolodyjowski keeps moving.
Billy Faragher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wolodyjowski looks to land a right hand but Faragher moved out of range.
Wolodyjowski looks to land a combination but Faragher avoids it well.
Faragher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolodyjowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Faragher.
Wolodyjowski throws a leg kick but Faragher checks it.
Nice body kick there by Wolodyjowski.
Faragher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Faragher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Faragher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faragher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faragher landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolodyjowski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Faragher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolodyjowski is looking to escape.
Faragher punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faragher lands a big shot there that rocks Wolodyjowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Faragher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wolodyjowski's face.
Wolodyjowski is rocked!
Faragher goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wolodyjowski is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Faragher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wolodyjowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolodyjowski duly obliges.
Wolodyjowski tries to sprawl but Faragher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Faragher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faragher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolodyjowski defending well though.
Faragher is looking to take a break and control but Wolodyjowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolodyjowski pushes Faragher off looking to stand but Faragher dives back in and keeps control.
Faragher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faragher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolodyjowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Faragher.
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!
Faragher throwing shots but Wolodyjowski is blocking nicely.
Wolodyjowski pushes Faragher off looking to stand but Faragher dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faragher trying to mount his opponent but Wolodyjowski defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolodyjowski pushes Faragher off looking to stand but Faragher dives back in and keeps control.
Faragher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faragher moves into full mount! Wolodyjowski won't be happy about that!
Faragher unloading with bombs!
Faragher lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolodyjowski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Faragher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolodyjowski can do to turn this around?
Wolodyjowski is breathing heavily.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Faragher! Wolodyjowski is hurt baaadly! Faragher is firing away with more strikes - Wolodyjowski is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Faragher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Bligh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shivakamini Somankandarkram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shivakamini Somankandarkram is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain Bligh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shivakamini Somankandarkram!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somankandarkram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bligh momentarily.
Bligh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Somankandarkram lands a glancing blow to the side of Bligh's head.
Bligh misses with a takedown attempt
and Somankandarkram counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bligh to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Somankandarkram!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shivakamini Somankandarkram!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Louis Iii Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Funk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Louis Iii Severson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Funk!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Severson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funk is in Severson's guard.
Severson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Funk working some strikes from top position.
Funk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Severson, up you get!
Funk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Severson.
Severson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funk moves out of range as Severson throws a body kick.
Funk fails with the takedown.
Funk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Severson connects with a leg kick. Funk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Severson.
Severson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Severson as Funk shoots in.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Funk.
Funk dives in and grabs Severson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Severson pushes down on Funk's head and hops out.
Both fighters circling a little - Severson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Funk shoots in for a takedown but Severson shows good takedown defense.
Funk looks gassed!
Severson lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severson throws a head kick that misses.
Severson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk misses with a takedown attempt
and Severson counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Severson tenderised Funk's leg. Funk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Severson cracks the inside of Funk's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Severson.
Severson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Severson scores with a nice body kick.
Funk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Severson is fending him off so far but Funk persists. Nope, Severson circles away and we're back to standing.
Funk blocks a head kick by Severson.
Severson lands with a kick to the temple. Funk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk blocks a head kick by Severson.
Funk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Severson.
Severson lands with a kick to the temple. Funk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frank Funk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Severson. That one must have hurt.
Severson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Severson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Funk fails with the takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Severson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Funk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Severson but Severson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Severson lands a head kick!
Nice body kick there by Severson.
Funk blocks a head kick by Severson.
Severson scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick and Funk moves out of range easily.
Funk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Severson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Severson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Severson lands a head kick. Funk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Funk is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Severson! Funk is out on his feet! Severson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Funk is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Funk is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bison Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowski has chosen Skillet - Monster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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294 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bison Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley lands with a slapping head kick.
Bradley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowski with a poor takedown
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bradley lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bradley scores with a head kick. Kowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bradley connects with a body shot that sends Kowski's belly button to the back.
Bradley lands a big head kick that sends Kowski tumbling to the mat! Bradley takes a step backwards and waves Kowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bradley lands a jab to Kowski's midsection.
Kowski looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley throws a leg kick which misses Kowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowski tries to avoid it.
Bradley lands a big head kick that sends Kowski to the canvas! Bradley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bison Bradley!
After the fight, Bison Bradley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmilson Murutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murutu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flor do Campo. Orndorf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodies - Drowning Pool. Edmilson Murutu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmilson Murutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Murutu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orndorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murutu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orndorf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Edmilson Murutu has been cut.
Murutu throws a jab but it's blocked by Orndorf.
Murutu scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Murutu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmilson Murutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murutu takes a swing at Orndorf's ribcage but misses.
Orndorf walks into a jab.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murutu connects with a single shot there.
Murutu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murutu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orndorf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murutu avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orndorf.
Some wild striking there from Orndorf.
Orndorf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murutu.
Murutu takes a swing at Orndorf's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murutu connects with a crisp jab.
Murutu works over Orndorf's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orndorf throws a right hand that Murutu ducks under and follows up with a left that Murutu also avoids with ease.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murutu lands a jab to Orndorf's midsection.
Murutu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orndorf misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murutu. Orndorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murutu misses with a hook
and Orndorf counters with a left to the body.
Murutu misses with a hook
and Orndorf counters with a one-two to the body.
Orndorf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murutu circles away quickly and effectively.
Orndorf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murutu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murutu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murutu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murutu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murutu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murutu slips a jab and a cross from Orndorf.
Murutu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murutu ducks under a wild hook from Orndorf.
Murutu misses with a body punch
and Orndorf counters with a crisp one two that drops Murutu! Orndorf thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murutu to his feet! Murutu is in big trouble!
Murutu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orndorf lands with a right and another and another! Murutu is in big trouble! Orndorf lands again and this time it's lights out for Murutu! A quality knockout there for Orndorf.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Orndorf!
Paul Orndorf 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coldcutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Guerrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guerrila Radio. The key to victory for Reggie Coldcutts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Coldcutts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Guerrier!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guerrier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coldcutts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coldcutts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guerrier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrier.
It looks like Reggie Coldcutts has been cut.
Guerrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coldcutts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guerrier, pushing him back against the cage.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Guerrier.
Coldcutts pulls guard.
Coldcutts is looking to stand up but Guerrier isn't so interested in that idea.
Coldcutts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guerrier gets to his feet - Coldcutts follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coldcutts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coldcutts is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier lands an elbow just above Coldcutts 's eye.
Coldcutts jumps guard but Guerrier stands there with Coldcutts around his waist. Coldcutts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coldcutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrier avoiding damage.
Guerrier lands a knee to the body.
Coldcutts is breathing heavily.
Guerrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reggie Coldcutts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coldcutts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guerrier, pushing him back against the cage.
Coldcutts breaks the clinch.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coldcutts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guerrier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Coldcutts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coldcutts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerrier as he avoids it easily.
Owen Guerrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrier looks to throw the jab but Coldcutts is out of range.
Guerrier misses with a two punch combination.
Coldcutts shoots in but Guerrier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coldcutts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coldcutts missing with knees to the body.
Coldcutts wants to take the fight to the mat but Guerrier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coldcutts tries a body shot but Guerrier blocks it.
Guerrier working Coldcutts over with knees to the body.
Coldcutts is trying to push Guerrier away but Guerrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerrier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrier missing with knees to the body.
Guerrier landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldcutts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guerrier after a bit of a struggle.
Coldcutts manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coldcutts wants to stand but Guerrier is controlling the position.
Coldcutts has a closed guard, preventing Guerrier from standing up.
Coldcutts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coldcutts wants to stand but Guerrier is controlling the position.
Guerrier wants to stand but Coldcutts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coldcutts controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reggie Coldcutts has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guerrier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coldcutts thuds his shin into the meat of Guerrier's side.
Coldcutts has Guerrier up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerrier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coldcutts blocks a head kick by Guerrier.
Coldcutts moves into range and clinches up with Guerrier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coldcutts tries to pull guard but Guerrier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guerrier is stalling here.
Coldcutts has picked Guerrier up - he's going for a ride! Coldcutts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Owen Guerrier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Coldcutts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coldcutts slips a jab and a cross from Guerrier.
Coldcutts closes the distance and clinches.
Guerrier avoids the elbow strike from Coldcutts, against the cage.
Guerrier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coldcutts throws an elbow but it misses.
Guerrier managing to block the knees to the body from Coldcutts.
Coldcutts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerrier stalling in the clinch.
Coldcutts can't break the clinch.
Coldcutts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Guerrier lands a damaging elbow.
Coldcutts wants to take the fight to the mat but Guerrier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guerrier lands an elbow inside.
Guerrier is struggling to control the position.
Guerrier tries to land knees in the clinch but Coldcutts avoids the damage to the body.
Coldcutts slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier with a knee to the head.
Guerrier throws an elbow but it misses.
Guerrier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Guerrier.
Guerrier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coldcutts.
Coldcutts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guerrier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guerrier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coldcutts misses with a knee strike.
Guerrier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coldcutts avoids it.
Coldcutts tries to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling the position.
Coldcutts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guerrier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coldcutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrier manages to break the clinch.
Guerrier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrier wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldcutts looks for a takedown but Guerrier sprawls well.
Coldcutts misses with a takedown
and Guerrier counters with a big head kick but Coldcutts shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coldcutts clinches up with Guerrier and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Coldcutts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owen Guerrier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guerrier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coldcutts blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coldcutts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
Guerrier throws an elbow but it misses.
Coldcutts jumps guard and drags Guerrier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guerrier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldcutts looking to control.
Guerrier is looking to stand up but Coldcutts won't let him.
Guerrier stands up from Coldcutts's guard - Guerrier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coldcutts throws a head kick but Guerrier moves out of range.
Coldcutts closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guerrier throws an elbow but misses.
Guerrier throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier managing to block the knees to the body from Coldcutts.
Coldcutts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guerrier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coldcutts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guerrier's brow.
Coldcutts can't break the clinch.
Guerrier manages to break the clinch.
Guerrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Coldcutts closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Guerrier.
Coldcutts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerrier blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrier manages to break the clinch.
Coldcutts misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coldcutts closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrier breaks from the clinch.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Guerrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Coldcutts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coldcutts.
A head kick misses from Guerrier.
Coldcutts tries a head kick but it misses.
Coldcutts scores with a head kick.
Coldcutts gets a clinch.
Guerrier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guerrier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrier throws a hook but Coldcutts blocks it.
Coldcutts throws a head kick that misses.
Guerrier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrier wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coldcutts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerrier leaves Coldcutts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coldcutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coldcutts throws a sloppy head kick and Guerrier moves out of range easily.
Coldcutts shoots in and drives through. Guerrier sprawls well.
Coldcutts looks for a takedown but Guerrier sprawls well.
Reggie Coldcutts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coldcutts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerrier avoids it really well and circles away.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldcutts misses with a series of wild punches.
Coldcutts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerrier circles away.
Guerrier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coldcutts drives through and clinches with Guerrier against the cage.
Coldcutts missing with knees to the body.
Guerrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coldcutts avoids the head kick by Guerrier.
Guerrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Coldcutts throws a right and a left that Guerrier avoids nicely.
Owen Guerrier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coldcutts.
Guerrier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coldcutts.
Guerrier is looking to slow Coldcutts down with leg kicks.
Coldcutts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerrier as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Guerrier.
Guerrier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coldcutts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerrier pinned against the cage. Guerrier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coldcutts tries to score with a low kick but Guerrier moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coldcutts tries for a takedown but Guerrier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coldcutts clinches.
Coldcutts avoiding damage as Guerrier throws knees to the body.
Guerrier taking a breather.
Coldcutts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guerrier is defending well.
Reggie Coldcutts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Guerrier.
Nice elbow from Guerrier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrier manages to break the clinch.
Coldcutts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerrier sprawls well. Guerrier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coldcutts gets slowly back to his feet.
Reggie Coldcutts is winning the standup battle so far.
Coldcutts shoots in looking for a takedown. Guerrier tries to sprawl out of it but Coldcutts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guerrier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reggie Coldcutts.
I think Guerrier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Guerrier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gallagher's choice of entrance music: Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin. Kevin Love has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Gallagher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gallagher 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.
Love tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gallagher has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Love holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gallagher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gallagher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gallagher controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gallagher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gallagher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Gallagher.
Love wants to hold on but Gallagher pushes him away.
Gallagher is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Love is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Love flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gallagher anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Love and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gallagher slips an arm under Love chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gallagher has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gallagher is squeezing on Love like an anaconda would it's prey. Love fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Dowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lloyd Banks Feat. 50 Cent - Hands Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! William Dowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Dowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowe throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather throws a jab when Dowe was well out of range.
Mayweather lands with a good body shot.
Dowe fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayweather moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayweather stuns Dowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dowe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dowe takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather lands with a nice body punch.
Mayweather throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayweather misses with a straight right.
Dowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dowe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mayweather on his heels. He'll look to pass Mayweather's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayweather can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dowe wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dowe manages to get himself to full guard.
Mayweather seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mayweather got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dowe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayweather has managed to get both his arms back between Dowe's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowe is looking to sweep but instead, Mayweather has passed into half guard.
Mayweather is taking a breather. Dowe 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowe tries to get to full guard but Mayweather has control of the leg.
Dowe has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mayweather escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mayweather!
Dowe is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dowe is looking for a sweep.
Dowe is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather just content to control the position.
Dowe is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dowe is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mayweather dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dowe slips under a jab.
Dowe walks into a left hand.
Dowe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dowe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dowe misses with a hook
and Mayweather counters with a right hand to the body.
Dowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Mayweather.
Shane Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dowe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Dowe throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
Mayweather connects with a body shot that sends Dowe's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Dowe misses its intended target.
Dowe swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Dowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayweather.
Dowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayweather swings for the body but Dowe moves out of range.
Mayweather dodges the punch combination from Dowe.
Dowe blocks a leg kick.
Mayweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Dowe misses with a straight left.
Mayweather tries to work over Dowe's front leg with a kick but Dowe checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowe lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayweather lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dowe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dowe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dowe checks a leg kick.
Mayweather scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dowe throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayweather throws a body punch but Dowe moves out of range.
Shane Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Mayweather.
Dowe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dowe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayweather swivels and escapes.
A shot to the body from Mayweather misses
and Dowe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mayweather throws out a leg kick but Dowe moves out of range and Mayweather only half commits.
Mayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dowe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Dowe blocks a low kick nicely.
Dowe shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Dowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dowe takes one on the button.
Dowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayweather connects with a right hand. Dowe shakes it off.
Mayweather feints and then cracks Dowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dowe down.
Dowe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dowe thinking.
Dowe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but Dowe checks it.
Dowe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayweather is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dowe rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayweather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dowe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dowe misses with a two punch combination.
Dowe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather connects with a looping right hand.
Dowe swinging wildly here.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dowes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayweather wants to land a leg kick but Dowe is out of range.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dowe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather sprawls well. Mayweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dowe gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dowe.
Mayweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayweather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather scores with the left hand. Dowe knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayweather dodges the punch combination from Dowe.
Dowe closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Dowe pushes Mayweather against the cage but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather misses with a low kick as Dowe jumps back.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dowe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayweather is fending him off so far but Dowe persists. Nope, Mayweather circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Dowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Shane Mayweather is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dowe manages to avoid it.
Mayweather lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayweather lands with a cross.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayweather lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
William Dowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayweather connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dowe's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayweather 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mayweather!
Shane Mayweather took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [GTI] Divine Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Grohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Beretta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beretta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hed Pe Raise Hell. Dylan Beretta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Grohl's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Grohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Beretta!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grohl lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grohl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beretta closes the distance and clinches up with Grohl, looking for a takedown. Beretta pushes Grohl against the cage but Grohl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grohl throws a shot from downtown. Beretta moves away and avoids it.
Beretta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beretta trying to control but Grohl is working from the bottom.
Beretta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grohl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beretta tries to free his leg and advance position but Grohl is retaining full guard.
Beretta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beretta forces his way into half guard.
Beretta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beretta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beretta misses with a head shot. Grohl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Beretta throwing strikes from guard but Grohl blocks nicely.
Grohl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beretta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beretta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grohl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beretta on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grohl throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Beretta pushes down on Grohl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beretta thows a huge punch but Grohl dodges it nicely.
Beretta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beretta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beretta is looking to take a break and control but Grohl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beretta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grohl wants to control but Beretta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beretta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beretta controlling the action here.
Beretta passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beretta swings around for an armbar but Grohl sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beretta's guard.
Beretta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grohl uses it to pass to side control.
Beretta gets back to half guard.
Beretta manages to get to full guard.
Grohl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beretta working a defensive guard but Grohl passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beretta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grohl preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beretta has his foot on Grohl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grohl works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Beretta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grohl has closed the distance and engaged Beretta in a clinch.
Beretta blocks a body shot from Grohl.
Grohl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beretta shoots in and drives through. Grohl sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Grohl. No joy for Beretta on that attempt.
Beretta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Grohl is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beretta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Beretta misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Grohl tries to reverse the position but Beretta maintains control.
Beretta wants to control the pace but Grohl is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beretta looking to ground and pound but Grohl is blocking nicely.
Beretta throwing strikes here but Grohl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Grohl is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Beretta locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Grohl is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Beretta!
Dylan Beretta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishkabibble Schmukinphart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmukinphart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk Like an Egyptian. The key to victory for Bernhard Taylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernhard Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ishkabibble Schmukinphart!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmukinphart shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schmukinphart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmukinphart checks it well.
Schmukinphart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Taylor.
It looks like Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has been cut.
Schmukinphart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Schmukinphart knows he should have avoided that one.
Bernhard Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmukinphart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schmukinphart. Schmukinphart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Schmukinphart misses with a takedown attempt
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Bernhard Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishkabibble Schmukinphart.
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!
Schmukinphart throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmukinphart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schmukinphart takes one on the button.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor throws a series of strikes that have Schmukinphart backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Schmukinphart is trying desperately to land a takedown but Taylor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Schmukinphart.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Schmukinphart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmukinphart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schmukinphart.
Schmukinphart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmukinphart seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Taylor has recovered full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ishkabibble Schmukinphart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Taylor thumps Schmukinphart with a low kick.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taylor lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmukinphart walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor cracks Schmukinphart with an open hand slap.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Schmukinphart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Schmukinphart hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bernhard Taylor!
Bernhard Taylor gave a mention to Brute in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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