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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johanson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't No Grave- Johnny Cash. Jeorge Johanson acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Magus Arbenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeorge Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson has managed to clinch.
Johanson dodges an elbow strike from Arbenson.
Johanson lands a left hand.
A short left from Johanson.
Arbenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arbenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arbenson darts in and clinches Johanson up against the cage.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arbenson throws an elbow that misses.
Johanson misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johanson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arbenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johanson's brow.
Johanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Arbenson controls his hands.
Arbenson misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johanson.
Arbenson misses with a knee strike.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Johanson avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arbenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Johanson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arbenson backwards.
Johanson blocks an elbow strike.
Johanson lands a shoulder strike.
Johanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Arbenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arbenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Johanson.
Johanson lands a shoulder strike.
Johanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arbenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johanson is defending well for now.
Arbenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arbenson is breathing heavily.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the head but Johanson blocks with his arms.
Johanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johanson leaning against his opponent.
Johanson lands with a light punch inside.
Arbenson is rocked!
A short uppercut from Johanson.
Oh Arbenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Johanson avoids the damage to the body.
Johanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johanson throws a big uppercut that drops Arbenson! More strikes from Johanson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arbenson lies dazed against the cage as Johanson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeorge Johanson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pamela Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pamela Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spike Spiegel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiegel looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Spiegel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spiegel thows a body shot but no joy.
Spiegel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Spiegel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiegel. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiegel moves into the clinch.
Spiegel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spiegel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spiegel tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Spiegel working Anderson over with 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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spiegel obliges.
Spiegel avoiding damage.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spiegel gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Spiegel scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel controlling the action here for a moment.
Spiegel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiegel blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson avoiding damage as Spiegel throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spiegel blocking some punches.
Spiegel slows down the pace here.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Spike Spiegel.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spiegel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Spiegel scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson tries to move into range but Spiegel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spiegel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spiegel!
Spiegel moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiegel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pamela Anderson has been cut.
Spiegel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Spiegel tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Spiegel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spiegel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson works on Spiegel's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiegel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spiegel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Spiegel.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel with a knee to the head.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spiegel gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson looking to stall.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Spiegel.
Spiegel misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiegel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiegel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiegel blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Spiegel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pamela Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Spiegel. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Spiegel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spiegel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson tries to work over Spiegel's front leg with a kick but Spiegel checks it.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Spiegel moves his leg out of the way.
Spiegel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Spiegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spiegel tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spiegel misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiegel.
Spiegel lands a two punch combo.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Spiegel. Spiegel maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiegel.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Spiegel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Spiegel trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Spiegel stalling in the clinch.
Spiegel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spiegel backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Spiegel.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Spiegel has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Spiegel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson avoiding damage as Spiegel throws knees to the body.
Spiegel crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson gets through Spiegel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spiegel.
Spiegel throws an elbow that misses.
Spiegel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel taking a breather.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiegel moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Spiegel throws out a powerful jab.
Spiegel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spiegel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spiegel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiegel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel jabs at Anderson's body.
Spiegel throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Spiegel throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson cracks Spiegel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spiegel clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spiegel tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiegel lands a slapping body shot.
Spiegel digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Nice jab there from Spiegel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Spiegel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pamela Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
A left lands for Spiegel.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Spiegel's knee but Spiegel avoids it well.
Spiegel looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Spiegel misses with a straight right.
Anderson shoots in but Spiegel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Spiegel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Spiegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiegel, right into the meat.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiegel.
Spiegel clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spiegel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spiegel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Spiegel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spiegel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Spiegel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spiegel looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Spiegel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spiegel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Pamela Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel lands an elbow inside.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson avoiding damage as Spiegel throws knees to the body.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiegel. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spike Spiegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Spiegel counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Spiegel lands a jab to the head.
Spike Spiegel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel instigates a clinch.
Spiegel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Spiegel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Spiegel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiegel blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spiegel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiegel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a body shot but Spiegel blocks it.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Spiegel.
A short left from Spiegel.
Anderson is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiegel.
Spiegel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Spiegel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiegel stalling against the cage.
Spiegel tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Anderson misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spiegel throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spike Spiegel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spiegel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spike Spiegel!
Spike Spiegel made sure to mention his sponsor, 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cohen's choice of entrance music: Season in the Abyss. Lawrence Cohen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 lbs
21 - 23 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cohen moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov takes one on the button.
Volkov throws a hook but Cohen blocks it.
Cohen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cohen stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov tries to work over Cohen's front leg with a kick but Cohen checks it.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
Cohen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Volkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cohen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cohen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cohen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cohen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cohen swings around for an armbar but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cohen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Cohen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cohen trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Cohen is keeping the position.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov is working Cohen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cohen is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lawrence Cohen.
Cohen tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Cohen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A lazy left from Cohen finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cohen.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cohen.
Cohen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cohen counters with a right hand to the body.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Cohen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov jabs Cohen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cohen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cohen moves away.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Cohen slips the punch.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cohen closes the distance and clinches up with Volkov, looking for a takedown. Cohen pushes Volkov against the cage but Volkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cohen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cohen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Cohen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Cohen keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Cohen wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov distracts Cohen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov lunges at Cohen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cohen's hand.
Cohen takes one to the chin there.
Volkov throws a hook but Cohen avoids it easily.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Volkov.
Volkov defending well as Cohen loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov sizes up Cohen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Volkov sends Cohen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Volkov is motioning to the referee to let Cohen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cohen is rocked!
Vincent Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cohen drops his hands momentarily. Volkov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Cohen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Cohen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Volkov!
After winning the bout, Vincent Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Ziyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easton Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Easton Bauer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tariq Ziyad'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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tariq Ziyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Easton Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ziyad is looking for a triangle but Bauer pushes his legs off easily.
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bauer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ziyad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bauer is aware though and is defending well.
Ziyad is looking to sinch up a triangle. Bauer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ziyad's body to avoid the submission. Ziyad has instead reached around Bauer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ziyad arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tariq Ziyad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tariq Ziyad waved his t-shirt featuring Rōnin's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - The Unforgiven. Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Game-360 Bars. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimachaerus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Barnes swings for the body but Dimachaerus moves out of range.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dimachaerus counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dimachaerus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dimachaerus is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimachaerus has managed to clinch.
Dimachaerus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dimachaerus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimachaerus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimachaerus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimachaerus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimachaerus.
Barnes pushes Dimachaerus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimachaerus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimachaerus's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Dimachaerus stalling the fight.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Dimachaerus has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Dimachaerus stalling in the clinch.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimachaerus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimachaerus misses with a body punch.
Dimachaerus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimachaerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimachaerus doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimachaerus throws a head kick that misses
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimachaerus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimachaerus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dimachaerus avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Dimachaerus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimachaerus blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Dimachaerus throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dimachaerus, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dimachaerus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimachaerus pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
Dimachaerus misses with a straight left.
Dimachaerus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Dimachaerus is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Dimachaerus moves out of range easily.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimachaerus moves away from the strike by Barnes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dimachaerus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Dimachaerus's body. Dimachaerus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Dimachaerus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Dimachaerus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Dimachaerus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes lands a head kick. Dimachaerus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Dimachaerus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimachaerus counters with a left to the body.
Dimachaerus misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a head kick but Dimachaerus moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dimachaerus misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harrison Barnes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Dimachaerus scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes takes a swing at Dimachaerus's ribcage but misses.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Dimachaerus loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimachaerus moves away.
Dimachaerus avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Dimachaerus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dimachaerus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Dimachaerus just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimachaerus looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimachaerus rather than just go for the knockout.
Dimachaerus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dimachaerus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimachaerus doesn't seem phased though.
Dimachaerus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Dimachaerus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dimachaerus slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimachaerus's head.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimachaerus has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Dimachaerus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dimachaerus misses with a body punch.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimachaerus taking a breather.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimachaerus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dimachaerus blocks the elbow strike.
Barnes tries a body shot but Dimachaerus blocks it.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimachaerus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimachaerus manages to break the clinch.
Dimachaerus misses with a body kick.
Dimachaerus tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimachaerus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Dimachaerus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimachaerus misses with a head kick.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimachaerus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimachaerus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimachaerus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus misses with a low kick.
Dimachaerus misses with a head kick.
Dimachaerus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimachaerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Dimachaerus ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimachaerus moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Harrison Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes throws a body punch but Dimachaerus moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Dimachaerus which made him look bad.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harrison Barnes.
Barnes throws a push kick but Dimachaerus slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Barnes 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. And we move into the final round!
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Dimachaerus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimachaerus ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Dimachaerus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimachaerus blocks a low kick nicely.
Dimachaerus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dimachaerus tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dimachaerus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimachaerus can pounce on him.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Dimachaerus checks it
and Dimachaerus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marcus Dimachaerus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimachaerus was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Dimachaerus moved away.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Dimachaerus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Dimachaerus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Dimachaerus avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Dimachaerus is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Dimachaerus misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dimachaerus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimachaerus's elbow.
Dimachaerus prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Dimachaerus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimachaerus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dimachaerus misses the shot to the body.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses
and Dimachaerus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dimachaerus is looking to clinch.
A jab from Dimachaerus misses.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimachaerus throws a head kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Dimachaerus tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Dimachaerus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimachaerus. That did some damage!
Barnes throws a leg kick but Dimachaerus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dimachaerus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimachaerus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Dimachaerus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dimachaerus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrison Barnes 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.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dimachaerus swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimachaerus misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimachaerus was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Dimachaerus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes sizes up Dimachaerus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good work by Dimachaerus as he checks the leg kick.
Dimachaerus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a right hand that Dimachaerus ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimachaerus also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimachaerus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes digs a good hook to Dimachaerus's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Barnes!
Harrison Barnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Firebird Designs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Valentine has chosen Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dai Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gregg Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valentine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vernon scrambles back to his feet.
Vernon closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Vernon pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Vernon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valentine swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Valentine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vernon 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 Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vernon throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vernon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Valentine.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Vernon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vernon.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Vernon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon throws a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine lands a lovely overhand right.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vernon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valentine works the jab nicely.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Vernon off the cage and back into range.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Vernon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vernon is looking to land body kicks.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Vernon scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine with a jab.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Vernon.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vernon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vernon's calf.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vernon.
Vernon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valentine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentine cracks the inside of Vernon's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Vernon wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vernon as he jumps to the side.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vernon is looking to land body kicks.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vernon.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vernon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vernon throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Gregg Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon scores with a body shot.
Valentine swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vernon's waist but Vernon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine tries to land a front kick but Vernon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vernon can pounce on him.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Vernon throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Vernon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Vernon throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. Vernon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Vernon tries to move into range but Valentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentine throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine feints and then cracks Vernon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vernon down.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.
Vernon swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a solid leg kick but Vernon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentine.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Vernon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine jabs Vernon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vernon throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Valentine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valentine works Vernon's body with a nice hook.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentine throws a leg kick which misses Vernon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vernon tries to avoid it.
Vernon moves out of range as Valentine throws a body kick.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Valentine lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon throws a leg kick that misses.
Vernon stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Dai Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Valentine.
Vernon dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Vernon's head and hops out.
Vernon connects with a body shot.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vernon throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vernon is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vernon 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 Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vernon blocks a leg kick.
Vernon checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vernon rather than just go for the knockout.
Valentine punishes Vernon's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vernon throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vernon.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vernon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vernon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Vernon checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Vernon's head back.
Valentine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Vernon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dai Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Vernon checks it.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon trying to control here.
Vernon has a hand on Valentine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Valentine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Valentine manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vernon to take his back!
Vernon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Valentine.
Will Valentine go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to stick to Vernon's back but Vernon is turning into Valentine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valentine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vernon.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregg Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine scores with a sloppy right hand. Vernon should have avoided that one.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vernon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine jabs at Vernon's body.
Vernon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Vernon's head.
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vernon's calf.
Vernon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Valentine tests Vernon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vernon misses with a leg kick.
Vernon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentine lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Valentine leaves Vernon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valentine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregg Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Valentine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gregg Valentine thanked Firebird Designs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Seger- Turn the Page. Acer has chosen Mad at Gravity- Burn as his entrance music. Isiah Acer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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214 lbs
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acer misses the jab.
Acer works Orange's body with a nice hook.
Orange fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orange throws a low kick but Acer avoids it.
Orange scores with a jab. Acer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Acer.
Orange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orange counters with a body kick that stops Acer in his tracks momentarily.
Orange misses with a wild body shot.
Acer throws a poor cross that misses
and Orange makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Acer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Acer as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Orange coming out on top.
It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer scores with a body shot.
Acer lands a jab to the head.
A head kick from Orange lands but Acer takes it in his stride.
Orange avoids the body shot from Acer.
Orange chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orange lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orange throws a shot to the body.
Orange is looking to slow Acer down with leg kicks.
Acer looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Acer.
Orange misses with a head kick.
Orange scores with a leg kick.
Orange tries to clinch up but Acer circles away and keeps his distance.
Acer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Acer's head.
Acer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orange buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orange scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orange is looking to clinch but Acer is avoiding it.
Orange paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orange is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orange misses with a body kick.
Isiah Acer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acer misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orange.
Acer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orange backs up against the cage.
Acer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orange cracks Acer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Acer is rocked!
Acer is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Orange doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Acer crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Acer's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Orange!
Jake Orange made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jackson Pollock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pollock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Pollock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pollock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pollock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Pollock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pollock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Pollock staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Pollock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pollock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pollock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Pollock throws a strike aimed at the side of Hall's head but Hall avoids it well.
Pollock throws a strike aimed at the side of Hall's head but Hall avoids it well.
Pollock throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pollock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pollock creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pollock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock in side control, throwing shots but Hall defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock misses with the ground and pound.
Pollock tries to score with some ground and pound. Hall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pollock throws an elbow but Hall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pollock throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pollock tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Pollock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pollock landing a few strikes.
Hall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pollock 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.
An elbow from Pollock crashes against the mat.
Pollock working the strikes but Hall uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pollock misses with a head shot. Hall uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock scores with a jab.
Hall is looking to clinch but Pollock is avoiding it.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pollock swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pollock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall thuds a left hand into Pollock's body.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Pollock swinging wildly here.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Hall throws a series of punches but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Pollock misses.
Pollock walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Pollock connects with a nice looking jab.
Pollock feints a jab promting Hall to slip. Pollock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hank Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Pollock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pollock is rocked!
Pollock fails with a takedown attempt.
Hank Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch there but Pollock circles away.
Hall defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pollock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pollock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pollock lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pollock misses with a kick to the body.
Hank Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hall connects with a leg kick. Pollock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall tries to clinch but Pollock is having none of it.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pollock wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pollock wants to break free but Hall has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Pollock slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
A punch lands to the side of Pollock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Pollock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Hall tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pollock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Pollock's head back.
Oh Pollock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Hall delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pollock like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Hank Hall!
Hank Hall 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Deano Clavet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Oppenheimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clavet comes into the arena with Y Mouillera Pu Pantoute blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Deano Clavet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Deano Clavet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Deano Clavet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Oppenheimer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clavet lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clavet stopping the sweep attempt from Oppenheimer.
Clavet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clavet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oppenheimer's head.
Clavet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oppenheimer, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clavet.
Oppenheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clavet was well out of range. Poor timing from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clavet staying out of range there.
Oppenheimer closes the distance and pushes Clavet back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Oppenheimer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oppenheimer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clavet is defending well for now.
Clavet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oppenheimer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oppenheimer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clavet blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clavet.
Oppenheimer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oppenheimer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oppenheimer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oppenheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
Clavet tries to pull guard but Oppenheimer won't allow it.
Good body shot from Oppenheimer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Clavet.
Oppenheimer throws a head punch that misses.
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oppenheimer.
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!
Clavet is trying to pull guard but Oppenheimer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deano Clavet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppenheimer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clavet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clavet is breathing heavily.
Oppenheimer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clavet or not.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but Clavet blocks it.
Oppenheimer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer looking to throw knees to the head but Clavet is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oppenheimer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oppenheimer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oppenheimer scores a nice knee to the body.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee strike.
Oppenheimer lands with a right to the head.
Clavet is trying to stall.
Oppenheimer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clavet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oppenheimer trying to land knees to the body.
Clavet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oppenheimer obliges.
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!
Oppenheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oppenheimer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clavet.
Knees to the body from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oppenheimer with a knee to the head.
Clavet fails to pull guard.
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oppenheimer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but Clavet blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Oppenheimer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oppenheimer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clavet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oppenheimer forces Clavet back against the cage and clinches.
Oppenheimer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oppenheimer looking to throw knees to the head but Clavet is blocking nicely.
Oppenheimer connects with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clavet blocks it with crossed arms.
Oppenheimer looking to throw knees to the head but Clavet is blocking nicely.
Oppenheimer effectively controlling the action here.
Clavet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oppenheimer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clavet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clavet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oppenheimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oppenheimer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer scores with a knee to the head.
Clavet is trying to pull guard but Oppenheimer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oppenheimer crunches a lovely knee into Clavet's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but Clavet blocks it.
Clavet takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oppenheimer pushes Clavet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oppenheimer crunches a lovely knee into Clavet's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppenheimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oppenheimer looking to throw knees to the head but Clavet is blocking nicely.
Oppenheimer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oppenheimer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oppenheimer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clavet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oppenheimer lands a nice uppercut.
Clavet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clavet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oppenheimer tries to land a front kick but Clavet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deano Clavet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clavet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Clavet misses.
No joy there for Clavet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clavet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clavet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oppenheimer lands with a left to the head.
Oppenheimer connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer connects with a knee to the head.
Clavet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clavet avoids it.
Clavet fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deano Clavet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oppenheimer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer lands with a short shot to the head.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clavet blocks it with crossed arms.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but Clavet blocks it.
Oppenheimer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but Clavet blocks with his arms.
Lincoln Oppenheimer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head.
Clavet fails to pull guard.
Oppenheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as Clavet controls his hands.
Oppenheimer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oppenheimer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clavet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppenheimer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clavet blocks it with crossed arms.
Oppenheimer lands a nice shot to the body.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clavet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oppenheimer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oppenheimer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Oppenheimer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Clavet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Oppenheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Deano Clavet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clavet tries to keep at a distance but Oppenheimer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clavet managing to block the knees to the body from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Clavet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oppenheimer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oppenheimer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clavet blocks it with crossed arms.
Oppenheimer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clavet backwards.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but Clavet blocks it.
Clavet has had enough of the clinch but Oppenheimer keeps him there for the moment.
Oppenheimer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clavet.
Oppenheimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clavet as Oppenheimer tries to tie him up.
Clavet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oppenheimer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deano Clavet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppenheimer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clavet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oppenheimer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Oppenheimer.
A knee to the head by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oppenheimer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but Clavet blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer lands a shot to the body.
Clavet tries to pull guard but Oppenheimer holds him up against the cage and eventually Clavet drops back down to his feet.
Oppenheimer scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Oppenheimer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oppenheimer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clavet blocks it with crossed arms.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but Clavet blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clavet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clavet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oppenheimer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oppenheimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oppenheimer misses with a punch to the body.
Oppenheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Clavet.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oppenheimer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oppenheimer pushes Clavet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oppenheimer tries to land knees in the clinch but Clavet avoids the damage to the body.
Clavet managing to block the knees to the body from Oppenheimer.
Lincoln Oppenheimer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clavet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oppenheimer.
Deano Clavet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oppenheimer prevents Clavet from breaking the clinch.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavet is trying to pull guard but Oppenheimer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head.
Clavet is rocked!
Oppenheimer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clavet is defending well for now.
Oh Clavet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clavet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oppenheimer walks away with a smile on his face. Clavet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oppenheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clavet was well out of range. Poor timing from Oppenheimer.
Clavet seems to have got his legs back now.
Clavet darts in and clinches Oppenheimer up against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clavet misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clavet tries for a takedown but Oppenheimer manages to get underhooks.
Oppenheimer is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clavet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Oppenheimer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oppenheimer 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Oppenheimer!
Lincoln Oppenheimer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Code . East is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cold as Ice- M.O.P.. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill ducks under a wild hook from East.
Mac Cumhaill defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Cumhaill .
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mac Cumhaill swivels and escapes.
No joy there for East, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mac Cumhaill , as that shot connected.
East connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
East missing with a left hand there. Mac Cumhaill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
East wants to land a leg kick but Mac Cumhaill is out of range.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Cumhaill .
East connects with a nice looking jab.
Mac Cumhaill throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. East tries to avoid it but Mac Cumhaill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag East to the ground. East escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Cumhaill checks a leg kick.
Mac Cumhaill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
East looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
East dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Cumhaill . That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Mac Cumhaill . Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of East 's head but he takes it in his stride.
East uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Cumhaill .
East takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a takedown but East manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mac Cumhaill 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac Cumhaill lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Cumhaill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Mac Cumhaill - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Cumhaill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Cumhaill moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Cumhaill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by East. East obviously looking to wear him down.
East swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill ducks under a wild hook from East.
East scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mac Cumhaill throws a lazy right hand but East sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Cumhaill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mac Cumhaill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
East scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick from East lands but Mac Cumhaill takes it in his stride.
Mac Cumhaill thuds his right hand into East's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Cumhaill swings widly with a right hand
and East counters with a nice body kick.
East tries to land a front kick but Mac Cumhaill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
East connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Cumhaill misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
East swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac Cumhaill counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Cumhaill slips under a jab.
Mac Cumhaill loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.
East tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mac Cumhaill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
East takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mac Cumhaill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
East throws a body punch but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Cumhaill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by East.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klein East will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
East uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill misses the jab.
East lands a lovely overhand right.
East works Mac Cumhaill 's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts East, as that shot connected.
East looks to throw the jab but Mac Cumhaill is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac Cumhaill as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Cumhaill misses the target.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a left hand
and East counters with a nice leg kick.
East tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
East moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from East misses.
East dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mac Cumhaill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mac Cumhaill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. East gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mac Cumhaill keeping moving, preventing East from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill looking for a triangle here. East is fighting it but it looks tight! Mac Cumhaill pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, East is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
A pretty intense looking Fionn Mac Cumhaill took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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