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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grygiel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sobota- Za damski h.... These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Grygiel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grygiel.
Some wild striking there from Grygiel.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Grygiel moves away and avoids it.
Grygiel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer moves out of range as Grygiel strikes.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Grygiel avoids it well.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Grygiel as he connects with a hook.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Grygiel ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer takes a swing at Grygiel's ribcage but misses.
Grygiel ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Grygiel ducks down to avoid it.
Grygiel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammer backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grygiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Grygiel.
Grygiel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Grygiel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Grygiel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grygiel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Grygiel ducks down to avoid it.
Grygiel ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Grygiel lands.
Hammer lands with a straight right. Grygiel didn't see that one coming.
Grygiel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grygiel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Grygiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer throws a hook but Grygiel blocks it.
Grygiel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Grygiel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grygiel slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grygiel misses with a body shot.
Grygiel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammer's head.
Grygiel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grygiel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Grygiel avoids it well.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Grygiel ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grygiel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grygiel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grygiel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grygiel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grygiel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grygiel decides to stand back up. Grygiel steps back and let's Hammer get back to his feet.
Hammer gets caught napping as Grygiel dives in and scores a takedown. Hammer manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grygiel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Grygiel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grygiel throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grygiel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
We've been informed that Hammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grygiel misses with a looping right.
Artur Grygiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer tries to bum rush Grygiel with a series of wild strikes but Grygiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grygiel is looking to clinch.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Grygiel misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Grygiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grygiel showed some decent athleticism there.
Grygiel is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grygiel.
Grygiel is working for a submission of some sort.
Grygiel is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grygiel is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grygiel to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grygiel.
Hammer is pressing down on Grygiel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grygiel works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grygiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grygiel throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grygiel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grygiel landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grygiel trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Grygiel looks up at the clock and then as Hammer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grygiel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grygiel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grygiel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Grygiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grygiel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Grygiel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grygiel counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Grygiel to acknowledge the strikes.
Artur Grygiel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grygiel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Grygiel throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer pulls Grygiel in close to his closed guard and prevents Grygiel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grygiel slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grygiel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grygiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grygiel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Grygiel is looking for a kimura here.
Artur Grygiel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Grygiel sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grygiel trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Grygiel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Grygiel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grygiel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grygiel wants to advance to full mount but Hammer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel throwing strikes but missing.
Von Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grygiel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grygiel stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Grygiel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grygiel.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grygiels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammer scores with a three punch combo!
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grygiel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Grygiel.
Grygiel tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Grygiel dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Grygiel's head and hops out.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Grygiel throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grygiel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Grygiel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grygiel 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grygiel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Grygiel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grygiel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Grygiel!
Our winner, Artur Grygiel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Marrodona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marrodona comes to the cage accompanied by It's a Fight. Junior has chosen SOLDIERS HEART as his entrance music. Gab Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Marrodona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Junior!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marrodona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marrodona.
Junior gets caught napping as Marrodona dives in and scores a takedown. Junior manages to retain guard.
Marrodona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marrodona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marrodona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrodona trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrodona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Junior is tightening it up a little... Marrodona has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marrodona reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marrodona taps out! Nice BJJ there by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gab Junior!
After winning the bout, Gab Junior 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC . 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
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Black!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Black.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Black has managed to clinch.
Black trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Black into the cage.
Black's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Black to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Black wasn't active enough on the ground.
Black tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Black's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black wants to clinch.
Black pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Nice shot by Black.
Black has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Black pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Black missing with knees to the body.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rebel Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Black lands a nice elbow.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Black.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Black stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black controlling the position.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Johnson won't allow Black to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Black is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black moves into full guard.
Black looking to control.
Johnson passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Black is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rebel Johnson!
Rebel Johnson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's All 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone's entrance music is Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross scores with a hook to the body. Malone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Daross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Malone lands with a nice body kick.
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
Malone avoids the head kick by Daross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Daross misses.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
Malone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Daross's knee but Daross avoids it well.
Daross with a jab.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
Daross takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Daross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malone lands with a cross.
Zoey Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daross was covering up waiting for the punch and Malone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to control from the top but Daross keeps moving.
Malone slips nicely into half guard.
Malone trying to control the action but Daross is working from the bottom.
Malone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daross told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daross keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is pressing down on Daross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daross is holding on for now.
Daross desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daross wants to control but Malone is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malone.
Malone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Daross is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Daross.
Daross has control of Malone's left arm, preventing Malone from doing any damage.
Daross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malone has gone for a leg lock! Daross slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malone's guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daross stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position.
Daross wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zoey Malone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Malone is looking to clinch but Daross is avoiding it.
Malone clinches up with Daross and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone keeps control of Daross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daross pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Daross avoids it.
Daross throws a leg kick which misses Malone's front leg but catches the back leg as Malone tries to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malone.
Malone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zoey Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daross, who protects the arm well.
Malone wants to take a breather but Daross manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Malone.
Daross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malone!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to escape the mount.
Daross looking to control but Malone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daross lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malone hang on?
Malone tries to hold on but Daross postures up.
Daross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
Malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Daross has a good base and remains in mount.
Malone wants to control but Daross is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Daross has a good base and remains in mount.
Daross controlling from the full mount.
Malone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Immortals Fight Camp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Daross lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malone working to try and regain half guard.
Malone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daross trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daross, who protects the arm well.
Malone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Malone working the ground and pound but Daross is defending the strikes.
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of Daross's head but Daross avoids it well.
Malone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone tries for a kimura but Daross is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Daross blocks a jab.
Daross tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Daross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Malone thows a body shot but no joy.
Daross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone swings for the body but Daross moves out of range.
Daross throws a head kick that misses.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daross avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone is looking to clinch but Daross is avoiding it.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Daross circles away.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Daross moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Daross moves away and avoids it.
Hendrik Daross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Malone shoots in and gets a takedown into Daross's guard.
Malone trying to control but Daross is working from the bottom.
Malone postures up in Daross's guard and throws a big left but Daross blocks it.
Daross controlling Malone's posture.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Daross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone is really struggling to control Daross but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Daross pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Zoey Malone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Daross's knee but Daross avoids it well.
Daross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malone closes the distance and pushes Daross back into the cage.
Malone trying to control the position but instead, Daross has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malone into the cage.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone blocks a body shot from Daross.
Daross misses with a punch to the body.
Malone lands a body punch.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone prevents a body shot from Daross.
Malone digs a right hand into Daross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daross's gas tank.
Hendrik Daross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross misses with a punch to the body.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daross scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malone.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Daross avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Daross is trying to maintain a safe position but Malone gets an underhook and turns Daross into the cage.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daross breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daross.
Zoey Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daross tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daross tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malone clinches up against the cage.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Daross.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoey Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Daross.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daross as Malone tries to tie him up.
Daross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Daross.
Daross cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Daross.
Daross lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daross lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Daross.
Malone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daross is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Daross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone!
Post fight, an emotional Zoey Malone said 'Yo your fro ain't got nothing on this beautiful Afro! This is a man's fro!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Cassimiro Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baauer - Harlem Shake. Pereira has chosen K5 - Lovin' Feelin' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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28
186 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriano Cassimiro Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut there from Pereira.
Andrade looks for a takedown but Pereira sprawls well.
Andrade checks a leg kick.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Clint Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Pereira tries to land a body kick
and Andrade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Andrade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pereira is trying to defend but Andrade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andrade is taking a breather. Pereira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Andrade is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pereira punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira won't allow Andrade to pass to mount.
Pereira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andrade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andrade wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Andrade has control of the leg.
Andrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andrade is working for a submission of some sort.
Pereira works his way to full guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pereira can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is trying to control the position but Andrade postures up.
Andrade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Andrade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andrade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrade tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Andrade trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adriano Cassimiro Andrade just wasn't active enough.
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clint Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrade's head backwards.
Andrade feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Andrade changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andrade is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pereira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrade.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Andrade being controlled against the cage.
Pereira misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pereira.
Andrade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrade misses with the body kick
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andrade lands in his opponent's guard.
Andrade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andrade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrade checks a leg kick.
Pereira closes the distance and pushes Andrade back into the cage.
Pereira lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Adriano Cassimiro Andrade has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade jumps guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrade is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Andrade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereira walks away with a smile on his face. Andrade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrade, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Pereira lands a nice elbow.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Andrade.
Andrade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereira walks away with a smile on his face. Andrade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Cassimiro Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira tries a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Andrade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pereira tries to avoid it but Andrade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pereira to the ground. Pereira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pereira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horrible takedown by Andrade or perhaps it was just good defense by Pereira which made him look bad.
Andrade shoots for a takedown but Pereira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrade's hands.
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira connects with a crisp jab.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Andrade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pereira works over Andrade's head and body with a nice combination.
Andrade is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pereira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrade, pushing him back against the cage.
Pereira lands an elbow that stopped Andrade in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adriano Cassimiro Andrade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pereira dips to his left and cracks Andrade with an uppercut!
Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Clint Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereira's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrade is working away from the top position though.
Pereira wants to improve his position but Andrade is controlling well.
Pereira keeps trying to improve his position.
Pereira is looking to get back to full guard here but Andrade has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andrade controls the position.
Pereira is looking to regain half guard here but Andrade keeps moving and retains side control.
Andrade wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Andrade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pereira is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pereira down.
Andrade looking to control but instead Pereira has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andrade frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andrade with shots to the head and body - Pereira looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to improve his position but Andrade isn't that keen on the idea.
Pereira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pereira holds on, trying desperately to control.
Andrade tries to control but Pereira wriggling away.
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrade tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pereira is trying to reverse the position but instead Andrade has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Andrade has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pereira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andrade controlling the positon.
We've been hearing good reports from Andrade's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade is landing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Cassimiro Andrade!
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laph Roaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heikki comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Absolute Power. Roaig has chosen The Doors - Alabama song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
198 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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26
198 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helppo Heikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Laph Roaig!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roaig works over Heikki's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Helppo Heikki has been cut.
Roaig scores with a body shot.
Heikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roaig is fending him off so far but Heikki persists. Nope, Roaig circles away and we're back to standing.
Roaig scores with a decent looking hook.
Heikki throws a series of punches but Roaig moves out of range.
Heikki looks for a takedown but Roaig sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roaig tries to avoid it but Heikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roaig to the ground. Roaig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heikki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roaig throws Heikki to one side and escapes!
Heikki fails with the takedown.
Heikki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roaig keeps the fight on the outside.
Roaig lands a nice shot that snaps Heikki's head back.
Heikki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roaig quickly recovers to half guard.
Roaig is trying to stand up here but Heikki is controlling him well.
Heikki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Roaig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heikki prevents Roaig from standing back up.
Roaig is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Heikki is working for a kimura but Roaig is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roaig kicks Heikki off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roaig cracks Heikki with an open hand slap.
Roaig tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
Roaig looks to land a right hand but Heikki moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Roaig.
Roaig needs to keep his hands up - Heikki had a free shot at his head there.
Heikki tries to move into range but Roaig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helppo Heikki's cut is getting worse.
Roaig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heikki is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Heikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Roaig which made him look bad.
Roaig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roaig takes a swing at Heikki's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roaig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heikki.
Heikki shoots in for a double leg but Roaig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heikki goes for a double leg but Roaig avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roaig continues to drive forward.
Roaig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roaig swings wildly with an uppercut but Heikki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikki looking for a takedown.
Heikki jumps guard but Roaig stands there with Heikki around his waist. Heikki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Roaig.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roaig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Roaig.
Heikki blocks a body shot from Roaig.
Roaig misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heikki tries to pull guard but Roaig won't allow it.
Roaig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heikki.
Heikki is trying to drag Roaig to the mat but Roaig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heikki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laph Roaig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
That's time! Heikki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roaig throws a head kick but Heikki moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heikki is defended easily by Roaig.
Heikki shoots and misses
and Roaig counters with a straight right hand.
Roaig throws a hook but Heikki blocks it.
Heikki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Heikki.
Roaig feints a jab promting Heikki to slip. Roaig then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heikki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roaig stuffs the takedown.
Heikki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roaig circles away.
Heikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heikki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roaig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roaig manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick from Roaig lands but Heikki takes it in his stride.
Roaig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helppo Heikki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Roaig scores with a jab. Heikki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roaig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roaig wants it to stay on the feet.
Heikki darts in looking for a takedown but Roaig gets double underhooks and turns Heikki into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roaig prevents the takedown attempt.
Roaig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roaig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roaig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roaig lands a shoulder strike.
Heikki wants a takedown but no success here.
Roaig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roaig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Helppo Heikki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Heikki blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Roaig.
Roaig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heikki's elbow.
Roaig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heikki blocks an uppercut.
Roaig has a couple of punches blocked by Heikki.
Roaig lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roaig.
Roaig pushes Heikki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roaig tries to work over Heikki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Roaig fails to land.
Roaig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roaig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Roaig.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Helppo Heikki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Laph Roaig!
During a confident post fight interview, Laph Roaig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Alldren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alldren kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is OK State Fight Song. On his way into the cage it seems that Nate Alldren has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nate Alldren seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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225 lbs
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219 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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nate Alldren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alldren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alldren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alldren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ballardo slips under a jab from Alldren.
Ballardo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ballardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alldren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alldren misses with a body shot.
Ballardo throws a leg kick but Alldren moved away.
Alldren sizes up Ballardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ballardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballardo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ballardo jabs Alldren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ballardo scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballardo tries to clinch there but Alldren circles away.
Ballardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alldren shoots in for a double leg but Ballardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Alldren.
Ballardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballardo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alldren counters with a shoot takedown. Ballardo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ballardo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren won't allow Ballardo to get back to his feet.
Ballardo trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vassago Ballardo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ballardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alldren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ballardo pushes Alldren up against the cage in a clinch.
Alldren tries to work over Ballardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alldren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballardo lands an uppercut.
Alldren working aggressively here.
Ballardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ballardo misses with the head strike.
Alldren stalling against the cage.
Ballardo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballardo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alldren.
Alldren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alldren cracks Ballardo with a nice body shot.
Ballardo tries to throw a body punch but Alldren avoids it by throwing Ballardo back against the cage.
Alldren is trying to break free.
Alldren is trying to trip Ballardo. He has hold of a leg but Ballardo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alldren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alldren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ballardo controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alldren trying to control but Ballardo is working from the bottom.
Ballardo is pulling down on Alldren's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate Alldren.
Ballardo lands a slapping body shot.
Alldren ducks under a wild hook from Ballardo.
Vassago Ballardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Alldren's corner calls for a 1-2. Alldren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alldren misses with a straight left.
Alldren throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballardo.
Ballardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alldren.
Ballardo cracks the inside of Alldren's front leg.
Ballardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alldren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ballardo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alldren throwing strikes from guard but Ballardo blocks nicely.
Ballardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballardo, not yet.
Ballardo has control of Alldren's left arm, preventing Alldren from doing any damage.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vassago Ballardo.
Ballardo throws a leg kick but Alldren checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren blocks a jab.
Alldren misses with a body kick.
Vassago Ballardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Alldren is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ballardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alldren doesn't seem phased though.
Ballardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alldren.
Alldren misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Ballardo.
Alldren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ballardo cracks the inside of Alldren's front leg.
Alldren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alldren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballardo misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ballardo!
Ballardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alldren blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate Alldren will probably get the nod.
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.
Ballardo tries to bum rush Alldren with a series of wild strikes but Alldren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ballardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ballardo is rocked!
Alldren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Alldren finish him?
Alldren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballardo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alldren closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ballardo! Alldren dives in looking to finish! Ballardo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Alldren!
A very excited looking Nate Alldren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes into the arena with DJ Khaled - All I do is win blaring out of the sound system. Jutila is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Best Is Yet To Come. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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224 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Jutila!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood throws the kick towards the body but Jutila avoids it.
Youngblood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Jutila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jutila looks to score with a jab to the body but Youngblood is just out of range.
Youngblood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Timo Jutila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jutila tries to close the distance and clinch but Youngblood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jutila darts in and clinches Youngblood up against the cage.
Youngblood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Youngblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jutila.
Youngblood avoids the elbow strike from Jutila, against the cage.
Youngblood blocks the elbow strike.
Jutila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Youngblood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Youngblood blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Youngblood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jutila.
Jutila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jutila misses with a punch on the inside.
Jutila is trying to drag Youngblood to the mat but Youngblood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jutila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Jutila lands a nice elbow.
Youngblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Jutila uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jutila throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jutila connects with a high kick.
Youngblood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jutila's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Youngblood.
Youngblood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jutila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood.
Jutila throws a hook to the side of Youngblood's head but Youngblood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jutila is looking to clinch.
Jutila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Youngblood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Youngblood.
Jutila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jutila misses with a hook. Youngblood ducked under it nicely.
Youngblood misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Youngblood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Youngblood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jutila doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Youngblood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matt Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Jutila.
Youngblood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jutila darts in and clinches Youngblood up against the cage.
Jutila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jutila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Youngblood's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Youngblood.
Youngblood blocks an elbow strike from Jutila.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jutila throws an elbow but misses.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Youngblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jutila pushes off an throws an elbow but Youngblood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Youngblood throws a head punch that misses.
Jutila fails to pull guard.
Jutila throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jutila's elbow.
Jutila throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood misses with a few strikes there.
Youngblood avoids a kick to the body.
Youngblood misses with a low kick.
Youngblood throws a low kick but Jutila moves out of range easily.
Jutila scores with a kick to the body.
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
Youngblood feints and then cracks Jutila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jutila down.
Jutila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Youngblood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jutila moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Youngblood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jutila doesn't seem phased though.
Matt Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jutila gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Youngblood counters with a stiff right hand.
Youngblood lands with a kick to the temple. Jutila shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jutila's hands.
Jutila moves in looking to clinch but Youngblood pushes him off.
Jutila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Youngblood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Youngblood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jutila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Youngblood moves out of range of the body kick from Jutila.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Youngblood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Youngblood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jutila misses with a kick to the body.
Youngblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Youngblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jutila was well out of range. Poor timing from Youngblood.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutila closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Youngblood to the mat! Youngblood manages to get full guard.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Jutila from controlling successfully.
Jutila throwing strikes from guard but Youngblood blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Youngblood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jutila dives in for a single leg takedown but Youngblood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jutila misses with an elbow strike.
Youngblood blocks an elbow strike from Jutila.
Jutila throws a punch but it's blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Jutila.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jutila.
Jutila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Youngblood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jutila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
Jutila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Youngblood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matt Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Jutila.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jutila just misses with a elbow thrown towards Youngblood's brow.
Youngblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood stalling in the clinch but Jutila improves position.
Jutila throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Youngblood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Youngblood presses Jutila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jutila is breathing heavily.
Youngblood wants to stall.
Youngblood pushes Jutila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jutila backwards.
Jutila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Youngblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jutila backwards.
Jutila throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Youngblood lands a right hand.
Youngblood dodges an elbow strike from Jutila.
Nice elbow from Jutila.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Matt Youngblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Youngblood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jutila looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Youngblood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jutila backwards.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jutila is rocked!
Youngblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
Jutila is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him?
Youngblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jutila's elbow.
Jutila fails to pull guard.
Jutila seems to have recovered his senses.
Youngblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood blocks the elbow strike.
Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jutila backwards.
Youngblood lands a big right hand that drops Jutila! The killer instinct kicks in and Youngblood finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Youngblood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Youngblood!
Matt Youngblood very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer's entrance music is Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Meldrick Tyson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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26
199 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Roofer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tyson misses.
Tyson clinches up with Roofer and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roofer tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Roofer tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Roofer back against the cage.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson avoiding damage as Roofer throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Roofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries a body shot but Roofer blocks it.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson being controlled against the cage.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Roofer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
Tyson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roofer breaks the clinch.
Roofer blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Roofer.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson darts in and clinches Roofer up against the cage.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Roofer's ribcage. Roofer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roofer taking a breather.
Tyson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Tyson is leaning against Roofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tyson as the two fighters clinch.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roofer's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson works on Roofer's body with a couple of short punches.
Roofer is breathing heavily.
Roofer lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Roofer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Roofer tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson just leaning against Roofer, taking a breather.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roofer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Roofer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roofer tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roofer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
Roofer breaks from the clinch.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roofer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Roofer off balance momentarily.
Roofer misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Tyson misses
and Roofer counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roofer's head.
It looks like Ben Roofer has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to work over Roofer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson tries a body shot but Roofer blocks it.
Roofer throws a head punch that misses.
Roofer misses with a knee to the head.
Roofer tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Tyson is leaning against Roofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Roofer avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Tyson leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Roofer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson throws the kick towards the body but Roofer avoids it.
Roofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyson. That did some damage!
Tyson throws a head kick but Roofer moves out of range.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roofer is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roofer.
Roofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Roofer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roofer.
Tyson throws a body kick that misses.
Roofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roofer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson misses with a leg kick.
Roofer throws a solid leg kick but Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roofer.
Roofer misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roofer's calf.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Roofer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson throws a leg kick which misses Roofer's front leg but catches the back leg as Roofer tries to avoid it.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Roofer keeps it at a distance.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Roofer misses the jab.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Roofer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson catches Roofer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roofer is out of range.
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Roofer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roofer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson.
Tyson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyson lands a shot to the body.
Tyson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyson cracks Roofer with a nice body shot.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Roofer controls the action.
Roofer prevents a body shot from Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson prevents Roofer from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Roofer tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson blocks with his arms.
Tyson digs a right hand into Roofer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roofer's gas tank.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roofer looking to slow down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stalling.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
A short left from Tyson.
Roofer wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Roofer tries to break free but Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
Roofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson digs a right hand into Roofer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roofer's gas tank.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Tyson - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson.
Tyson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Tyson digs a right hand into Roofer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roofer's gas tank.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Roofer's cut.
That's time! Roofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roofer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyson - the referee stops the clock and Roofer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyson. Roofer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roofer checks the leg kick.
Tyson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roofer misses the shot to the body.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Tyson checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roofer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyson - the referee stops the clock and Roofer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyson. Roofer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roofer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Roofer tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Tyson.
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson feints and then cracks Roofer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roofer down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roofer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roofer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Roofer's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyson.
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!
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Roofer circles away.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Roofer.
Tyson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meldrick Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Roofer back into the cage.
Roofer looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tyson as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson is pushing Roofer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body.
Tyson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ben Roofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meldrick Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Roofer avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
Roofer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roofer looking to stall.
Meldrick Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyson is leaning against Roofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson slows down the pace here.
Roofer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries a body shot but Roofer blocks it.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson stalling the fight.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Roofer controls the action.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson has Roofer pressed against the cage, preventing Roofer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer wants to stall.
Roofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
A body shot lands from Tyson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meldrick Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meldrick Tyson!
Meldrick Tyson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Paul Orndorf you mother fuckin rent boy - do you see me now!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagdiyev has chosen Mamaliga as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a poor cross that misses
and Sagdiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagdiyev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagdiyev.
Jacobs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagdiyev.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagdiyev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs cracks Sagdiyev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jacobs has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sagdiyev to stand back up!
Sagdiyev is rocked!
Good leg kick by Jacobs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sagdiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Donk. Sagdiyev catches Jacobs right on the button with a cross.
Jacobs moves out of range as Sagdiyev strikes.
Jacobs drops Sagdiyev with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sagdiyev! Jacobs dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Jacobs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyson Jacobs thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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