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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whiskey in the Jar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randy Dragon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior stuns Dragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Junior counters by clinching up.
Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Junior lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Junior.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragon looks winded!
Junior dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragon misses the body punch
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Junior sends Dragon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Junior is motioning to the referee to let Dragon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dragon is rocked!
Dragon walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Junior swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neymar Junior!
During a confident post fight interview, Neymar Junior 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Wolff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macdonald comes to the cage accompanied by Alowanation SAIL. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Wolff!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macdonald swings for the body but Wolff moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Macdonald misses the target.
Macdonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macdonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Macdonald misses with a hook.
Wolff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolff.
Jay Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonald misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald looks to land a left hand but Wolff moved out of range nicely.
Wolff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macdonald.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macdonald as he jumps to the side.
Macdonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macdonald as he avoids it easily.
Jay Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Wolff.
Macdonald lands a jab.
Macdonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolff fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Macdonald misses.
Wolff ducks under a wild hook from Macdonald.
Wolff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macdonald swivels and escapes.
Macdonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolff ducks under a wild hook from Macdonald.
Macdonald throws a body punch but Wolff moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macdonald. Wolff does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolff shoots for a takedown but Macdonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macdonald tries to avoid it but Wolff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macdonald to the ground. Macdonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolff fails to land the takedown.
Wolff walks into a stiff left hand from Macdonald.
It looks like Jon Wolff has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Macdonald.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macdonald as he jumps to the side.
Wolff dives in and grabs Macdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macdonald pushes down on Wolff's head and hops out.
Macdonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Macdonald scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macdonald but Macdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macdonald throwing a counter right hand but Wolff manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Macdonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Wolff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wolff tries to clinch but Macdonald is having none of it.
Macdonald throws a shot from downtown. Wolff moves away and avoids it.
Wolff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Macdonald defends it well.
Wolff shoots for a takedown but Macdonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macdonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolff dives in for a single leg takedown but Macdonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Macdonald lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolff is defended easily by Macdonald.
Jay Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Wolff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald misses with a hook.
Jon Wolff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolff slips a jab and a cross from Macdonald.
Wolff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macdonald pinned against the cage. Macdonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macdonald pinned against the cage. Macdonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macdonald swinging wildly here.
Wolff slips a jab from Macdonald.
Macdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macdonald misses with a looping right.
Wolff tries to close the distance and clinch but Macdonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolff shoots in but no luck this time.
Macdonald tries to counter with a takedown but Wolff is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolff tries to clinch
so Macdonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wolff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macdonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macdonald cracks Wolff with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonald postures up and lands a big shot to Wolff's brow.
Macdonald wants to get up but he can't break Wolff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Macdonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Macdonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Macdonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macdonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macdonald is aware though and is defending well.
Macdonald is working Wolff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wolff is trying to keep Macdonald in close.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macdonald is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Macdonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Wolff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wolff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macdonald.
Wolff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay Macdonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolff shoots for a double leg takedown but Macdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Wolff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Macdonald misses.
Wolff unleashes a big counter combination but Macdonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Macdonald misses with an uppercut.
Wolff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Macdonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Wolff looks to move away, Macdonald throws a big counter combo bu Wolff just gets out of the way.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown but Macdonald shows good takedown defense.
Jay Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Wolff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald misses with a body shot.
Macdonald misses with a looping right.
Macdonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolff slips a jab from Macdonald.
Wolff moves out of range as Macdonald strikes.
Wolff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Macdonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wolff is looking to escape.
Wolff is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macdonald pulls his head out easily.
Wolff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Macdonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolff can do to turn this around?
Macdonald wants to take a breather but Wolff is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macdonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macdonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolff on the ground.
Wolff has momentary wrist control but Macdonald slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macdonald defends it easily.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macdonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolff's head.
Macdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Macdonald lands a couple of elbows.
Macdonald trying to control but Wolff is working from the bottom.
Macdonald stands up over Wolff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald working some strikes from top position.
Jay Macdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolff trying to control the position.
Macdonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolff is keeping the position for now.
Macdonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Macdonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macdonald postures up and lands a big shot to Wolff's brow.
Wolff has a closed guard, preventing Macdonald from standing up.
Jay Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jon Wolff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Macdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macdonald 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Macdonald!
Jay Macdonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sly Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chimaera will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sly Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga darts in looking for a takedown but Chimaera gets double underhooks and turns Bunga into the cage.
Chimaera flicks out a counter leg kick but Bunga steps away.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chimaera but Chimaera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bunga shoots and misses
and Chimaera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sly Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera scores with a head kick.
Chimaera is looking to slow Bunga down with leg kicks.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt - Chimaera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chimaera throws a big counter head kick but Bunga avoids it with no problem.
Bunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Chimaera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bunga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chimaera prevents the takedown attempt.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Bunga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chimaera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bunga has his takedown stuffed
and Chimaera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bunga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chimaera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chimaera lands with a kick to the temple. Bunga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera is trying to stand back up but Bunga is controlling him
Chimaera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bunga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bunga wants to work for an arm triangle but Chimaera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chimaera pushes Bunga off looking to stand but Bunga dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bunga fails with the takedown
and Chimaera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chimaera delivers a nice body kick.
Bunga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chimaera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chimaera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chimaera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chimaera. That's going to slow Bunga down.
Bunga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chimaera can pounce on him.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bunga's knee momentarily.
Chimaera stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunga. Bunga gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chimaera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chimaera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chimaera counters with a head kick.
Bunga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chimaera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bunga shoots and misses
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bunga's knee momentarily.
Chimaera lands a head kick!
Bunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sly Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga tries for a takedown but Chimaera circles away easily
and Chimaera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chimaera lands with a kick to the temple. Bunga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice inside leg kick there by Chimaera. That's going to slow Bunga down.
Chimaera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chimaera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bunga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chimaera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chimaera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunga.
Chimaera lands a head kick. Bunga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chimaera connects with a high kick.
Bunga is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chimaera swivels and escapes.
That kick from Chimaera tenderised Bunga's leg. Bunga is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle, before Chimaera throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bunga's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Chimaera lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). The Chimaera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Spencer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Spencer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Jergensen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jergensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Jergensen moves into range and clinches up with Spencer .
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Jergensen keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jergensen has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jergensen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spencer is looking to control Jergensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spencer avoid being mounted?
Spencer is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen controlling the action here.
Spencer 's coaches at The Shark Tank have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jergensen is thwarting Spencer 's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spencer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jergensen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spencer gets tackled into the cage by Jergensen. Jergensen maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Jergensen is controlling him.
Spencer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jergensen keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Jergensen.
Spencer cracks Jergensen with a nice body shot.
Spencer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jergensen has double underhooks.
Jergensen has Spencer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jergensen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spencer tumbling to the mat - Jergensen dives into Spencer 's guard.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet but Jergensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jergensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working a defensive guard here.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer trying to control the position here.
Jergensen prevents Spencer from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spencer lands a two punch combo.
Jergensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Spencer tries to circle away but Jergensen has him pinned against the cage.
Jergensen keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Spencer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer tries to break the clinch but Jergensen is controlling the position.
Jergensen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jergensen trying to mount his opponent but Spencer defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jergensen tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Jergensen clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Jergensen to work.
Spencer tries to break free but Jergensen pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Jergensen has him pressed against the cage.
Jergensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jergensen.
Spencer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jergensen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is trying to push Jergensen away but Jergensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spencer lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jergensen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spencer tries to circle away but Jergensen has him pinned against the cage.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Jergensen.
Spencer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jergensen has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jergensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer 's efforts to push away.
Jergensen blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jergensen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spencer tries to circle away but Jergensen has him pinned against the cage.
Jergensen stalling in the clinch.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Spencer tries to break free but Jergensen pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jergensen has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spencer 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spencer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jergensen keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to push Jergensen away but Jergensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spencer tries to break free but Jergensen pushes him back against the cage.
Jergensen has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer tries to circle away but Jergensen has him pinned against the cage.
Spencer being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spencer 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Jergensen is controlling him.
Jergensen wants a takedown.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Jergensen tightens his grip and picks Spencer up, before dumping him to the ground. Spencer manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is looking to stand back up but Jergensen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spencer .
Jergensen is looking to advance position but Spencer won't allow it.
Jergensen prevents Spencer from standing back up.
Spencer has a hand on Jergensen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jergensen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jergensen controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jergensen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jergensen moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Jergensen has a takedown stuffed.
Jergensen rushes Spencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jergensen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jergensen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spencer is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer 's efforts to push away.
Spencer wants to break free but Jergensen has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jergensen keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jergensen prevents Spencer from breaking the clinch.
Jergensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer 's efforts to push away.
Jergensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spencer prevents it.
Sean Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
Jergensen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spencer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jergensen is controlling him.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet but Jergensen passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen not doing much here.
Jergensen prevents Spencer from standing back up.
Sven Jergensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spencer kicks Jergensen off and gets back to his feet.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Sean Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jergensen has time to react.
Spencer lands a lovely overhand right.
Jergensen has managed to clinch.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Spencer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Spencer tries to break the clinch but Jergensen is controlling the position.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Jergensen is controlling him.
Jergensen is working for takedown but Spencer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Jergensen is pushing Spencer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spencer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jergensen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spencer to the mat. Spencer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen won't allow Spencer to get back to his feet.
Spencer controls Jergensen momentarily but Jergensen frees himself.
Spencer is looking to sweep but instead, Jergensen has passed into half guard.
Spencer trying to control but Jergensen postures up.
Sean Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jergensen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Jergensen.
I've got Jergensen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Anderson!
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, Sergio Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sergio Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lopez instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Lopez.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lopez is keeping busy.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Lopez landing knees to the head.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sergio Lopez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lopez stalling.
Anderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lopez trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Anderson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lopez to his feet.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopez uses from the top position.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Lopez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez taking a breather.
Lopez is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Anderson has denied him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Lopez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lopez avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez tries to clinch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lopez.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lopez scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a knee strike.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson misses with some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez looking to stall.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
Lopez lands a knee to the head.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Lopez with a knee to the head.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez lands a knee to the head.
Lopez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lopez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez is stalling here.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez'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.
Anderson trying to stall but Lopez improves his position.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Lopez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Lopez.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez misses with a knee to the head.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sergio Lopez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson is trying to push Lopez away but Lopez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Lopez.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson stands up from Lopez's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopez drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez lands with a light punch inside.
Lopez landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Lopez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sergio Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to stall but Lopez improves his position.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Cliff Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Lopez with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergio Lopez.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sergio Lopez!
After winning the bout, Sergio Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Cliff Anderson had this to say: 'well guys you can't win them all, but I will tell you that I will be back, stronger and more determined than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Heisenberg. Ryu has chosen WORLD ORDER in New York as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres dives in and grabs Ryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryu pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Ryu is looking for the big counter here.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryu tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
Terry Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with a hook. Ryu ducked under it nicely.
Torres looks for a takedown but Ryu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres darts in looking for a takedown but Ryu gets double underhooks and turns Torres into the cage.
Ryu misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torres rushes Ryu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Ryu counters with a left to the body.
Ryu lands a jab to the head.
Torres is rocked!
A combination from Ryu does no damage.
Torres is looking to counter the offense by Ryu and move into the clinch.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryu cracks Torres with a hook to the temple - Torres is on wobbly legs here! Ryu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Torres falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ryu wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chang Ryu!
A very excited looking Chang Ryu 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Zal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Zal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Zal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buro to score with a decent uppercut.
Zal throws a right hand that misses
and Buro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buro misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Zal misses its target.
Zal throws a right hand that Buro ducks under and follows up with a left that Buro also avoids with ease.
Buro looks to land a combination but Zal avoids it well.
Zal misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Buro to counter with a crisp jab.
Buro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro lands a jab-cross combination.
Buro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Buro scores with a one two! Zal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zal throws a right and a left that Buro avoids nicely.
Buro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buro duly obliges.
Zal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buro lands with a good body shot.
Zal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro lands with a nice combination. Zal backs away looking to recover.
Zal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buro.
Buro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buro.
We've been hearing reports that Zal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Buro scores with a four punch combination!
Buro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Buro coming out on top.
Buro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buro scores with a hook.
Buro tries to bum rush Zal with a series of wild strikes but Zal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buro counters with a two punch combo.
Buro cracks Zal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buro scores with a one two! Zal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brain Buro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zal back to the cage. Buro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zal has a takedown stuffed.
Buro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zal slips a jab and a cross from Buro.
Zal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Buro as he connects with a hook.
Buro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zal circles away quickly and effectively.
Zal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buro is trying to buck Zal off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Zal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Buro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Buro bucks up and tries to throw Zal off but instead Zal has got his back!
Buro trying to get back to his feet but Zal is in full control for now.
Zal punishes Buro with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buro wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Buro lands with a nice combination. Zal backs away looking to recover.
Buro works over Zal's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buro with a jab.
Buro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zal.
Buro is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buro looks to land a combination but Zal avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Buro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Buro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donk. Buro catches Zal right on the button with a cross.
Brain Buro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buro manages to avoid it.
Zal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buro is looking for the big counter here.
Buro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buro lands a glancing blow to the side of Zal's head.
Buro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buro misses with a few strikes there.
Zal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zal's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro lands with a nice combination. Zal backs away looking to recover.
Buro 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.
Zal misses with a hook to the body
and Zal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zal throws an off balance right hand
and Buro counters with a right hand to the body.
Buro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buro.
Buro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buro misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Buro there.
Buro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zal walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zal at a distance.
Buro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zal back to the cage. Buro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buro cracks Zal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zal backs up against the cage.
Zal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zal looks to score with a jab to the body but Buro is just out of range.
Buro lands a nice hook to Zal's body. Zal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buro moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Buro finds it's target.
Zal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zal there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Buro lands.
Buro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zal.
Buro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zal.
Buro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buro lands a nice shot to the body.
Buro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zal.
Zal moves forwards but Buro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zal on the side of the head.
Buro stuns Zal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Zal misses.
Buro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buro jabs Zal right on the nose. Zal blinks but takes it well.
Buro slips a jab and a cross from Zal.
Buro with a nice cross.
Buro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zal's head backwards.
Buro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zal eats them both and turns towards Buro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zal misses with a wild combination.
Zal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nick Zal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zal misses with a left hand
and Buro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zal dives in for a single leg takedown but Buro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Zal backs off Buro throws a huge counter combo but Zal manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Zal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Buro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buro.
Buro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buro.
Zal throws an off balance right hand
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Zal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buro.
Zal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buro wants to stand up but Zal is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zal has him pressed against the cage.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Zal is controlling him.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Zal is controlling him.
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Buro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but Zal has the dominant position.
Zal has a couple of punches blocked by Buro.
Zal can't get the takedown.
Buro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zal manages to break the clinch.
Zal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buro was covering up waiting for the punch and Zal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zal is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buro keeping moving, preventing Zal from controlling successfully.
Zal won't allow Buro to get back to his feet.
Zal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buro's head.
Zal prevents Buro from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zal shoots in looking for a takedown. Buro tries to sprawl out of it but Zal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Buro.
Zal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zal shoots in and drives through. Buro sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Zal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buro moves out of range of the strikes.
Buro thuds a left hand into Zal's body.
Zal throws a body shot but no joy.
Buro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro scores with a jab to the head.
Buro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Buro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buro.
Buro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zal just misses with a punch to the body.
Zal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Buro.
Buro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buro with a hook.
Buro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zal's head.
Nick Zal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zal throws a right hand that misses
and Buro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brain Buro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brain Buro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny General (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny General had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny General!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor Pappas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
General tries to close the distance and clinch but Pappas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
General connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pappas. Pappas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pappas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from General as Pappas shoots in.
General shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pappas is trying to defend but General finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pappas is trying to stand up here but General is controlling him well.
General takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
General will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. General lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
General prevents Pappas from standing back up.
Pappas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pappas wants to stand back up but General manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
General throws a strike aimed at the side of Pappas's head but Pappas avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as General stalls from top position.
Pappas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but General is controlling him well.
Pappas prevents General from improving position.
Pappas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
General controlling from side mount.
Pappas tries to escape but General is in control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
General tries to clinch up.
Pappas fails with the takedown.
General seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
General tries to close the distance and clinch but Pappas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pappas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? General is fending him off so far but Pappas persists. Nope, General circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny General has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Pappas.
General has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pappas after a bit of a struggle.
General pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pappas throws a big elbow that misses.
Pappas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
General keeping full guard, as Pappas tries to pass.
General working a defensive guard here.
Pappas stopping the sweep attempt from General.
Pappas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
General is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pappas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pappas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
General pushes Pappas up against the cage in a clinch.
General has hold of one of Pappas's legs. Pappas is fighting the takedown attempt but General gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
General landing with the ground and pound.
General is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
General working some strikes from top position.
Pappas is wriggling around but General manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
General stops Pappas from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny General dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pappas with a poor takedown
and General counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
General stuffs the takedown.
Pappas managing to block the knees to the body from General.
Pappas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from General.
General is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pappas can do to turn this around?
General wants to take the fight to the mat but Pappas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
General jumps into guard, dragging Pappas to the mat.
General pulls Pappas in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
General wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas postures up in General's guard and throws a big left but General blocks it.
Johnny General overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pappas looking to pass the guard.
Pappas postures up in General's guard and throws a big left but General blocks it.
Pappas is working General over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pappas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
General tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pappas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pappas unleashes a big counter combination but General bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnny General seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says General as he avoids it easily.
Johnny General has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Pappas.
General tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pappas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pappas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
General lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
General appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
General wants to clinch.
Pappas keeps the fight on the outside.
General tries to clinch up.
General fails with an attempt to clinch.
General has managed to clinch.
Pappas goes for a takedown in the clinch but General prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, General throws an elbow but misses.
General changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pappas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says General as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from General as Pappas shoots in.
General looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
General digs a right hand into Pappas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pappas's gas tank.
Pappas has General pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. General manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
General gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pappas regains guard.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
General trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
General won't allow Pappas to get back to his feet.
General is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pappas looking to control.
Pappas being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappas has a closed guard, preventing General from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
General trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
General doesn't manage to clinch there - Pappas circles away.
Pappas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pappas drives through with a takedown into General's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas wants to pass the guard but General is keeping the position.
General is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny General dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
General is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pappas circles away from the clinch attempt.
General tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pappas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
General tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
General doesn't manage to clinch there - Pappas circles away.
General is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pappas dives in for a single leg takedown but General sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pappas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has General pinned against the cage. General gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
General throws a front kick that sends Pappas stumbling back into the cage.
General tries to clinch but Pappas is having none of it.
Pappas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
General is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
General doesn't manage to clinch there - Pappas circles away.
General doesn't manage to clinch there - Pappas circles away.
General tries to clinch up.
Pappas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnny General is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
General is looking to clinch.
Pappas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. General tries to avoid it but Pappas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag General to the ground. General escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny General has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Pappas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pappas.
General appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pappas dives in for a single leg takedown but General sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
General is looking for a counter combo.
Pappas closes this distance looking for a takedown but General circles away.
General fails in his attempt to clinch.
General gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pappas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. General seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pappas can turn it around.
A bit of stalling here from General.
General has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pappas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
General works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pappas being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
General postures up and lands a big shot to Pappas's brow.
General stops Pappas from standing up.
General engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pappas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
General showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet but General is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pappas or perhaps it was just good defense by General, which made it look bad.
General tries to close the distance and clinch but Pappas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
General tries to close the distance and clinch but Pappas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for General.
Pappas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pappas gets tackled into the cage by General. General maintains the clinch.
General scores a nice knee to the body.
General putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pappas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
General gets control of Pappas's arms and successfully pulls guard. General will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
General is pulling down on Pappas's head to control his posture.
General wants to sweep but no luck.
Pappas throws an elbow that misses. General uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pappas's guard. Nice move by General!
General sitting in guard here, content to control.
General trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Connor Pappas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny General is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead General passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny General showed his dominance in that final round.
Well General 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny General!
After winning the bout, Johnny General 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mugsy Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes to the cage accompanied by Survival of the Fittest by Mobb Deep. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mugsy Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Gene!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keller breaks the clinch.
Gene takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keller scores with a hook.
Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keller lands a jab to the head.
Gene looks to land a body kick but Keller moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keller.
Keller throws out a powerful jab.
Gene throws a jab when Keller was well out of range.
Gene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gene shoots in looking for a takedown but Keller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gene tries to clinch but Keller moves away
and Keller counters with a head kick. That will keep Gene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It looks like Frank Gene has been cut.
Keller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dead North Bombers Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gene.
Gene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gene.
Keller lands a really nice looking cross but Gene seems unphased.
Gene shoots in but no luck this time.
Mugsy Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gene.
Gene dives in for a single leg takedown but Keller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gene's head.
Gene tries for a takedown but Keller circles away easily
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gene is rocked!
Keller is looking to slow Gene down with leg kicks.
Mugsy Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gene or perhaps it was just good defense by Keller, which made it look bad.
Keller slaps away a takedown attempt from Gene, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gene looks winded!
Keller scores with a hook.
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!
Gene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller has managed to clinch.
Gene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Keller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keller cracks Gene with a nice body shot.
Gene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller stuns Gene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gene tries to clinch up.
Keller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keller lands with a nice body punch.
Keller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keller digs a right hand underneath Gene's ribcage. Gene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keller blocks an uppercut.
Keller pushes Gene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller is looking to slow Gene down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Keller.
Gene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller lands with a right to the head.
Keller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keller lands with a right to the head.
Keller lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Keller prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Keller as the two fighters clinch.
Keller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keller lands with a left to the head.
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller scores with a jab to the body.
Gene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands a left and a right that send Gene crashing to the mat, dazed. Keller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gene is still on wobbly legs! Can Keller finish him?
Keller pounces like a tiger and cracks Gene with a vicious hook! Gene is down but not out! Keller follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mugsy Keller!
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