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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Nott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mushu Mushu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Nott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mushu Mushu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mushu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nott on the side of the head.
Nott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mushu.
Nott swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Mushu or perhaps it was just good defense by Nott which made him look bad.
Mushu misses with a straight right.
Nott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mushu momentarily.
Mushu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mushu connects with a single shot there.
Mushu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nott as he avoids it easily.
Nott looks to land a left hand but Mushu moved out of range nicely.
Nott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Mushu Mushu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mushu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Nott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mushu Mushu.
Mushu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mushu throws a looping overhand right but Nott ducks down to avoid it.
Mushu throws a hook but Nott avoids it easily.
Nott lands a jab to Mushu's midsection.
Nott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A cross from Nott lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nott scores with a shot to the body.
Nott lands with a straight right. Mushu didn't see that one coming.
Mushu is rocked!
Mushu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mushu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nott does it's job there.
Mushu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nott finish him?
Mushu misses with a body shot.
Nott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nott lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mushu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nott dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Nott!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Wuncler Ill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuncler Ill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I want my money. Ed Wuncler Ill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Wuncler Ill!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuncler Ill closes the distance and clinches.
Winner working aggressively here.
Wuncler Ill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winner misses with some punches.
Winner misses with the head strike.
Wuncler Ill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wuncler Ill throws a punch but it's blocked by Winner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winner.
Wuncler Ill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winner tries a body shot but Wuncler Ill blocks it.
Winner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wuncler Ill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wuncler Ill blocks a body shot from Winner.
Wuncler Ill lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner.
Winner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winner digs a right hand underneath Wuncler Ill's ribcage. Wuncler Ill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Winner misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuncler Ill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wuncler Ill lands a body shot.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Wuncler Ill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Wuncler Ill.
Wuncler Ill lands with a left to the head.
Wuncler Ill lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuncler Ill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winner blocks it with crossed arms.
Wuncler Ill lands with a short shot to the head.
Winner is rocked!
Wuncler Ill lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Winner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wuncler Ill lands with a light punch inside.
Wuncler Ill misses with a knee to the head.
Wuncler Ill lands a shoulder strike.
Wuncler Ill throws a big uppercut that drops Winner! More strikes from Wuncler Ill and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Winner lies dazed against the cage as Wuncler Ill celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Wuncler Ill!
Ed Wuncler Ill seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D Remy La Gam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith Vicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D Remy La Gam!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? La Gam is fending him off so far but Vicious persists. Nope, La Gam circles away and we're back to standing.
Vicious looks to throw a body kick
and La Gam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sith Vicious has been cut.
Vicious shoots in but La Gam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
La Gam throws a lazy uppercut
and Vicious counters by clinching up.
Vicious changes levels and goes for a takedown here. La Gam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
La Gam has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sith Vicious. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Gam throws a jab but it's blocked by Vicious.
Vicious throws the left hand but La Gam avoids the punch easily.
La Gam throws an overhand right that lands on Vicious's shoulder, as Vicious tries to avoid the shot.
La Gam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vicious's head backwards.
La Gam throws a right hand that misses
and Vicious counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicious will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
D Remy La Gam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Gam lands a head shot.
Vicious ducks under a wild hook from La Gam.
La Gam dips to his left and cracks Vicious with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from La Gam misses.
Vicious moves into the clinch.
Vicious misses with an elbow strike.
La Gam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vicious manages to break the clinch.
D Remy La Gam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Gam misses the jab.
Vicious avoids the body shot from La Gam.
Vicious instigates a clinch.
Vicious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Gam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vicious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sith Vicious's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious misses with the combination.
La Gam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vicious circles away quickly and effectively.
La Gam lands a big right hand that sends Vicious crashing to the mat! La Gam stays standing though and waves Vicious back to his feet!
Vicious is rocked!
Sith Vicious's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
La Gam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vicious moves away from the strike by La Gam.
La Gam throws a hook but Vicious blocks it.
Vicious moves into the clinch.
La Gam is trying to push Vicious away but Vicious has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vicious leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vicious is working for takedown but La Gam is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vicious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Vicious. Those never looked like landing.
La Gam throws a hook but Vicious avoids it easily.
Vicious throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around La Gam's waist but La Gam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vicious off to one side.
La Gam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vicious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Gam throws out the jab.
La Gam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Gam cracks Vicious with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeez, Sith Vicious's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicious shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Gam sprawls well. La Gam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vicious gets slowly back to his feet.
Vicious is breathing heavily.
La Gam connects with a body shot that sends Vicious's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Gam misses with a right hand
and Vicious counters with a series of strikes. La Gam will be more careful next time no doubt.
La Gam lands with a straight right. Vicious didn't see that one coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sith Vicious's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). D Remy La Gam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirkwood Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo Sherk acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirkwood Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sherk is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Sherk circles away and we're back to standing.
Sherk shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sherk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sherk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Sherk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sherk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sherk postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas controls Sherk momentarily but Sherk frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirkwood Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Thomas tries to clinch up
and Sherk counters by moving into the clinch.
Sherk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sherk gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas has his hands clasped together around Sherk's back. He's all about the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sherk lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherk.
Sherk not doing much here.
Thomas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thomas wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sherk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Sherk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is really struggling to control Sherk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stand but Sherk is controlling the position.
Sherk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sherk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sherk stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sherk 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.
Sherk throws a big elbow that misses.
Sherk with a nice head shot there.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Sherk is having none of it.
Sherk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sherk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
Thomas looking to control.
Sherk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bo Sherk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sherk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherk off to one side.
Kirkwood Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Sherk.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Sherk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to clinch but Sherk is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sherk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Sherk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sherk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sherk misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sherk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thomas tries to bum rush Sherk with a series of wild strikes but Sherk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas shoots in and bounces Sherk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk striking from the bottom here.
Sherk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sherk wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Sherk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas cracks Sherk with a solid left hand.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Thomas trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sherk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sherk is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Thomas lands but Sherk takes it in his stride.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherk has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sherk to regain full guard.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Sherk with a solid left hand.
Sherk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Sherk 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.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Sherk controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherk keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kirkwood Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Sherk.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Sherk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Bo Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherk connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kirkwood Thomas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sherk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sherk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sherk keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Sherk counters by clinching up.
Sherk is trying to break free.
Sherk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Sherk stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherk, pushing him back against the cage.
Sherk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sherk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thomas can't fight it off and eventually Sherk manages to take the fight to the floor. Thomas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sherk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Sherk winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sherk wants to stand up but Thomas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Sherk there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard.
Sherk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sherk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thomas to regain full guard.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherk stops Thomas from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas has Sherk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thomas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sherk tumbling to the mat - Thomas dives into Sherk's guard.
Sherk is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas prevents Sherk from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sherk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch but Sherk moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Sherk circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Sherk.
I think Sherk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Sherk!
Bo Sherk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Donnelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Donnelly!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donnelly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly sends Thomas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Donnelly is motioning to the referee to let Thomas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Thomas is rocked!
Donnelly finds Thomas's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Thomas flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Donnelly lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Thomas will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Donnelly!
A relieved looking Liam Donnelly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Booker Huffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Merrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Booker Huffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Merrick!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Merrick's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huffman passes Merrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merrick's thigh. Merrick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Huffman trying to control but Merrick is working from the bottom.
Huffman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merrick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huffman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huffman is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker Huffman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Merrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huffman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huffman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huffman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Merrick is retaining full guard.
Huffman stands and throws Merrick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Merrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Merrick looks winded!
Huffman tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merrick rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huffman's guard! Nice work there by Merrick!
Huffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merrick passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merrick in side control, throwing shots but Huffman defends.
Huffman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Huffman is looking to reverse the position.
Huffman gets back to half guard.
Huffman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merrick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huffman's guard.
Merrick works over Huffman with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huffman looking for a sweep. Not yet Huffman, not yet.
Huffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huffman keeping moving, preventing Merrick from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merrick has managed to get both his arms back between Huffman's legs - danger averted.
Merrick wants to control from the top but Huffman keeps moving.
Huffman has his foot on Merrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merrick works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merrick wants to control from the top but Huffman keeps moving.
Merrick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker Huffman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Merrick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've been informed that Merrick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Huffman wants to improve his position but Merrick is controlling well.
Merrick wants to take a breather but Huffman is having none of it.
Huffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merrick is working away from the top position though.
Huffman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merrick's back!
Merrick defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Huffman working for a choke but Merrick is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Merrick is defending well though. Huffman let's go of the attempt for now.
Merrick is breathing heavily.
Huffman is persistently looking for the submission but Merrick is defending it well.
Huffman not allowing Merrick to control his hands.
Huffman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merrick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Huffman's arms.
Huffman is trying to control but Merrick is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Merrick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huffman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Merrick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Merrick!
Huffman has his foot on Merrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merrick works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman keeping moving, preventing Merrick from controlling successfully.
Huffman has his foot on Merrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Huffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huffman is keeping the position for now.
Huffman can't keep his opponent in guard - Merrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merrick is working away from the top position though.
Merrick is keen to just control but Huffman is a slippery customer.
Huffman looking for submissions off his back.
Huffman is looking for a sweep. Merrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merrick trying to control from half guard but Huffman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Booker Huffman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Merrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Merrick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huffman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huffman is pushing Merrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Merrick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huffman after a bit of a struggle.
Huffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huffman stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merrick tries a knee to the head but Huffman blocks it.
Merrick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Booker Huffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Merrick.
Huffman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Merrick regains guard immediately.
Merrick keeping moving, preventing Huffman from controlling successfully.
Huffman passes Merrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Booker Huffman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffman controlling the action here.
Huffman trying to mount his opponent but Merrick defends it.
Huffman controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Booker Huffman.
Huffman stuffs the takedown attempt from Merrick. Merrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Booker Huffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Merrick with that takedown attempt.
Merrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Huffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huffman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merrick's half guard.
Huffman not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Booker Huffman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Huffman 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Booker Huffman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giancarlo Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Gustafson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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182 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giancarlo Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafson.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gustafson.
Gustafson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustafson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gustafson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Graves is looking to clinch but Gustafson is avoiding it.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Gustafson moved out of range.
Gustafson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Gustafson.
Gustafson lands a slapping body shot.
Gustafson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson throws a one two combo.
Gustafson misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves with a hook.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafson counters with a series of strikes. Graves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gustafson swinging wildly here.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Gustafson saw that one coming.
Graves throws a jab when Gustafson was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves lands a left and a right that send Gustafson crashing to the mat, dazed. Graves thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gustafson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafson counters with a nice body shot.
Gustafson is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a hook that stumbles Gustafson back into the cage. Graves follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Gustafson to the canvas! Graves pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Gustafson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Giancarlo Graves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparrow has chosen Yo, Ho! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wagner counters with a two punch combo.
Sparrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dustin Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
Sparrow shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Wagner both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
Sparrow with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a series of strikes. Sparrow will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Sparrow has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner counters with a two punch combo.
Sparrow is rocked!
Sparrow is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Wagner just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Sparrow has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dustin Wagner!
The defeated Jack Sparrow had this to say: 'oh...that just happened...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Reynolds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Sharp's chin.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Sharp.
Sharp lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
Sharp looks winded!
Reynolds scores with a jab. Sharp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sharp throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Reynolds coming out on top.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Sharp.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds cracks Sharp with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reynolds has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sharp to stand back up!
Sharp is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharp is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sharp's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sharp's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronaldo Reynolds!
Henry Sharp spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost today, but i will never walk away.'.
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