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NAF 22: Gloves vs Rogers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between whoopass orrobpeople (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Caldeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Caldeira's choice of entrance music: under the bridge- red hot chili peppers. Maxwell Caldeira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, whoopass orrobpeople!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxwell Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
orrobpeople fails with a takedown attempt.
orrobpeople throws a jab when Caldeira was well out of range.
Caldeira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
orrobpeople is looking for a sweep.
orrobpeople is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
orrobpeople is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caldeira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caldeira's back!
Caldeira rolls, trying to escape but orrobpeople keeps control of the position.
orrobpeople is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Caldeira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Caldeira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control orrobpeople kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
orrobpeople missing with strikes from the back.
Caldeira covering up well under a series of strikes from orrobpeople.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira trying to control the action but orrobpeople just sinks the hooks in.
Caldeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with orrobpeople. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is trying to defend against the choke here but orrobpeople has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. orrobpeople Tightens the hold and Caldeira taps out furiously! orrobpeople displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). whoopass orrobpeople!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe santinello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe santinello!
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, Michael weston!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
weston lands a two punch combo.
weston works over santinello's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from santinello.
weston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
weston swinging wildly here.
weston moves in looking to clinch but santinello pushes him off.
weston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
weston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
santinello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
santinello moves out of range as weston throws a body kick.
weston throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
weston misses with a wild combination.
santinello avoids a punch combination nicely.
santinello avoids a punch combination nicely.
weston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from weston.
weston misses with a wild combination.
weston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by santinello.
weston lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from weston misses.
santinello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe santinello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
weston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
santinello slips a jab and a cross from weston.
weston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
santinello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
weston tries to bum rush santinello with a series of wild strikes but santinello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from weston.
santinello avoids a punch combination nicely.
weston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
weston throws a right and a left that both miss.
weston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
weston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
weston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
weston lands with a nice combination. santinello backs away looking to recover.
santinello throws a head kick that misses.
santinello throws a sloppy head kick and weston moves out of range easily.
weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
weston throws a nice looking combination but santinello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
santinello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
santinello misses with a head kick.
weston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by santinello.
weston misses with a two punch combination.
weston stalks santinello and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into santinello's face. santinello staggers backwards, shaken.
weston throws a right hand that santinello ducks under and follows up with a left that santinello also avoids with ease.
weston throws a right and a left that both miss.
weston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says santinello as he avoids it easily.
santinello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from weston.
weston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as santinello backs up against the cage.
santinello throws a sloppy head kick and weston moves out of range easily.
weston throws a right hand that santinello ducks under and follows up with a left that santinello also avoids with ease.
santinello avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
weston looks for a takedown but santinello sprawls well.
weston throws a right and a left that both miss.
weston throws a series of punches but santinello moves out of range.
No joy there for weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
weston is working the combinations to good effect here.
weston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but santinello circles away quickly and effectively.
santinello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
weston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
santinello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from weston.
weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
santinello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
weston misses with a wild combination.
weston misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael weston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
weston looks to land a combination. santinello sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
weston shoots in for a takedown but santinello shows good takedown defense.
weston throws a series of punches but santinello moves out of range.
weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
weston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as santinello sprawls well. santinello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. weston gets slowly back to his feet.
santinello tries a head kick but it misses.
santinello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
santinello misses with a head kick.
santinello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
santinello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
weston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from weston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
weston looks to land a combination but santinello avoids it well.
weston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
weston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by weston.
No joy there for weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe santinello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
santinello slaps away a takedown attempt from weston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe santinello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael weston.
weston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
weston blocks a head kick by santinello.
weston misses with a wild combination.
weston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
weston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but santinello circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael weston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
weston tries to bum rush santinello with a series of wild strikes but santinello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
santinello throws a head kick but weston moves out of range.
A head kick misses from santinello.
santinello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
weston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
weston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
weston tries to clinch but santinello is having none of it.
weston swinging wildly here.
weston works over santinello's head and body with a nice combination.
weston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
weston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
weston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danga de danga de dang - weston scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
weston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
weston misses with a series of wild punches.
santinello misses with a head kick.
weston shoots in looking for a takedown. santinello tries to sprawl out of it but weston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. santinello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
weston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from weston does no damage.
weston fails in his attempt to clinch.
weston throws a combination. santinello tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
santinello slips a jab and a cross from weston.
weston lands a jab-cross combination.
weston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from weston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
weston misses with a few strikes there.
weston throws a right and a left that both miss.
weston avoids the head kick by santinello.
A left lands for weston.
weston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
weston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
santinello throws a sloppy head kick and weston moves out of range easily.
weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
weston throws a right hand that santinello ducks under and follows up with a left that santinello also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from santinello.
weston throws a nice looking combination but santinello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
weston throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael weston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
santinello on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
weston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
weston blocks a head kick by santinello.
weston misses with a two punch combination.
weston throws a nice looking combination but santinello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
santinello throws a head kick but weston moves out of range.
weston looks to land a combination but santinello avoids it well.
weston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
weston lands a jab-cross combination.
weston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
santinello misses with a head kick.
weston swinging wildly here.
weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
santinello circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
weston is looking to chop away at santinello's legs.
weston avoids the head kick by santinello.
weston misses with a few strikes there.
weston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
weston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but santinello circles away quickly and effectively.
santinello is on the wrong end of a nice combination from weston.
Some wild striking there from weston.
weston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
santinello dodges the punch combination from weston.
weston throws a series of punches but santinello avoids them all with ease.
A combination from weston does no damage.
weston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
weston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
weston scores with a one two! santinello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from santinello.
weston misses with a wild combination.
santinello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from santinello.
santinello dodges the punch combination from weston.
weston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
weston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
weston misses with a series of wild punches.
weston avoids the head kick by santinello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from santinello.
weston misses with a series of wild punches.
weston shoots in for a takedown but santinello shows good takedown defense.
weston misses with a few strikes there.
weston throws a series of punches but santinello moves out of range.
weston scores with a one two! santinello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
santinello misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from santinello.
santinello tries a head kick but it misses.
weston avoids the head kick by santinello.
Michael weston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by weston.
weston lands with a nice combination. santinello backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
weston fails to land with a series of punches.
weston blocks a head kick by santinello.
weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from weston.
weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
weston throws a combination. santinello tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
weston throws a right and a left that santinello avoids nicely.
weston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
weston tries to bum rush santinello with a series of wild strikes but santinello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
santinello tries a head kick but it misses.
santinello looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
weston swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
weston lands a two punch combo.
Joe santinello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from weston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael weston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well weston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael weston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Switch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keyser Soze could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Switch's chin.
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215 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keyser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Switch!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Switch. Soze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Switch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Switch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soze wants to clinch up but Switch keeps it at a distance.
Soze swinging wildly here.
Soze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Switch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Switch punishes Soze's body with a nice straight punch.
Soze tries to clinch there but Switch circles away.
Switch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soze defends it nicely.
Switch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soze but Soze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Switch.
Soze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Switch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Switch moves into the clinch.
Soze working Switch over with knees to the body.
Switch looks gassed!
Soze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Switch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze lands a damaging elbow.
Switch has Soze pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soze manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Switch goes for a takedown attempt but Soze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soze feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Switch sprawling to the canvas! Switch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Soze finish him?!
Switch is rocked!
Soze instigates a clinch.
Soze with a knee to the head.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Switch can't get the takedown.
Switch is trying to drag Soze to the mat but Soze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soze lands an elbow inside that Switch shrugs off.
Soze stalling.
Switch can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soze takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands a nice elbow.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Soze misses with a knee to the head.
Switch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soze prevents the takedown attempt.
Soze lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soze obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze slowing the pace effectively.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Soze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Switch is keeping busy.
Switch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Switch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soze pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Switch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Switch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soze tries to clinch but Switch moves out of range.
Switch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soze pinned against the cage. Soze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Switch shoots in for a takedown but Soze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Switch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Switch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soze sprawls well. Soze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Switch gets slowly back to his feet.
Switch keeps the fight on the outside.
Switch scores with a jab to the body.
Soze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Switch, pushing him back against the cage.
Switch goes for a takedown attempt but Soze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Switch swats away the attempt to clinch by Soze.
Soze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soze sprawls well. Soze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Switch gets slowly back to his feet.
Soze misses with a wild body shot.
Soze shoots in but Switch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Switch lands a nice shot that snaps Soze's head back.
Switch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Switch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soze fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Switch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Switch has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soze rushes Switch and presses him up against the cage.
Soze taking a breather.
Soze scores with a knee to the head.
Switch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Switch is blocking nicely.
Switch tries to break free but Soze pushes him back against the cage.
Soze lands a knee to the body.
Soze lands a nice elbow.
Soze prevents the takedown attempt.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Switch is looking to break free of the clinch but Soze has double underhooks.
Switch wants a takedown.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Switch.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze tries to land a knee to the head but Switch blocks with his arms.
Switch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soze avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Switch lands an elbow just above Soze 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Switch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soze gets underhooks to prevent Switch's takedown attempt.
Switch goes for a takedown attempt but Soze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soze tries to clinch but Switch moves out of range.
Switch swats away the attempt to clinch by Soze.
Soze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Switch.
Switch misses with a double jab
and Soze counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Soze clinches with his opponent.
Soze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Switch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Switch is trying to drag Soze to the mat but Soze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Switch is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Switch is blocking nicely.
Switch wants a takedown.
Soze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Switch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soze avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Switch blocks it with crossed arms.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Switch tightens his grip and picks Soze up, before dumping him to the ground. Soze manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Switch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Switch.
Switch prevents Soze from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switch slips nicely into half guard.
Switch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soze sees it coming and defends easily.
Switch passes the guard and advances to mount!
Switch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Switch unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Switch.
Switch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Switch wants to control the pace but Soze is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Switch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Switch fails with a takedown attempt.
Soze tries to clinch but Switch is having none of it.
Keyser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
Switch blocks a head kick by Soze.
Soze tries to clinch
and Switch moves into the clinch.
Soze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Soze.
Soze is looking to control Switch's arms but Switch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soze has his back to the cage.
Switch jumps guard but Soze stands there with Switch around his waist. Switch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Switch wants a takedown but no success here.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Switch.
Switch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soze fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soze is looking to clinch but Switch is avoiding it.
Soze moves in looking to clinch but Switch pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Switch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze wants to clinch but Switch slips to the side
and Switch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Switch on the ground.
Soze is trying to stand up here but Switch is controlling him well.
Soze wants to stand back up but Switch manages to pass into side control.
Switch trying to control the action but Soze is working from the bottom.
Switch advances nicely into full mount.
Soze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soze tries to get out of the position.
Switch lands a big elbow.
Switch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Soze has worked his arm free - good work by Soze!
Soze parries the strikes from Switch easily there. Switch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soze to escape.
Switch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Switch is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Soze looks calm but he's in trouble here. Switch gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Soze is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Switch lets go of the hold and Soze can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Switch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boob Naboob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Haymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naboob comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet With Butterfly Wings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boob Naboob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Haymaker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naboob changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haymaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haymaker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Naboob has hold of Haymaker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Haymaker seems comfortable defending it but Naboob has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Haymaker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Haymaker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Naboob couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boob Naboob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Binley Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lionel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocker comes to the cage accompanied by Aint Nothin To F*** With. The key to victory for Binley Crocker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binley Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lionel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lionel slips a jab and a cross from Crocker.
Crocker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crocker thows a body kick. Lionel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crocker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lionel.
Crocker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crocker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crocker throws a right and a left that Lionel avoids nicely.
Crocker works over Lionel's head and body with a nice combination.
Crocker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lionel tries to avoid it but Crocker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lionel to the ground. Lionel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lionel dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
Crocker scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocker looks to land a combination but Lionel avoids it well.
Crocker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Crocker.
Lionel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crocker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionel works to advance to full mount. Crocker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lionel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lionel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lionel looking to control but Crocker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocker tries to hold on but Lionel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lionel unloads with some shots from mount but Crocker bucks and avoids them well.
Lionel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crocker is looking to escape.
Lionel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lionel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionel content just to control the position here.
Crocker blocking the ground and pound.
Crocker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
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.
Crocker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lionel is hanging on to Crocker's back as he tries to escape.
Crocker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lionel's arms.
Lionel looks gassed!
A lull in the action here.
Lionel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crocker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Binley Crocker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crocker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lionel looking to pass the guard.
Crocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lionel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crocker dives on top into guard.
Lionel is breathing heavily.
Crocker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lionel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lionel wants to stand but Crocker is controlling the position.
Crocker wants to stand but Lionel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lionel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crocker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lionel's guard.
Lionel has Crocker pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lionel has a closed guard, preventing Crocker from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Crocker scores with a four punch combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crocker, as that shot connected.
Crocker with a poor takedown
and Lionel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crocker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lionel wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
Lionel gets to his feet - Crocker follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionel scores with a takedown into Crocker's guard.
Lionel is pushing down on Crocker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crocker is fighting to maintain full guard but Lionel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lionel passes to full mount!
Lionel gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Some wild striking there from Crocker.
Crocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lionel moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lionel lands in his opponent's guard.
Crocker is trying to control the position but Lionel postures up.
Lionel passes Crocker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lionel with the ground and pound but Crocker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lionel forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lionel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lionel is looking to clinch.
Binley Crocker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lionel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Crocker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lionel is stalling here. Crocker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lionel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crocker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lionel defending against the ground and pound.
Lionel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lionel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crocker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lionel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionel is trying to control Crocker's posture but Crocker avoids it.
Crocker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lionel was well out of range. Poor timing from Crocker.
Crocker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lionel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crocker's guard now.
Lionel looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lionel looking to sit in guard and control but Crocker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lionel working a defensive guard here.
Crocker tries to stand but Lionel is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker gets to his feet - Lionel follows without any prompting.
Crocker shoots and misses
so Lionel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lionel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crocker can't keep his opponent in guard - Lionel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lionel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Crocker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionel wants to free his trapped foot but Crocker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lionel is looking to stall here but Crocker recovers full guard.
Jon Lionel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crocker keeping moving, preventing Lionel from controlling successfully.
Lionel looking to sit in guard and control but Crocker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Lionel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lionel 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lionel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Atsutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thomas pashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiroshi Atsutaka!
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, thomas pashko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsutaka clinches with his opponent.
Atsutaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to pashko's face.
Atsutaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atsutaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsutaka misses with a head kick.
pashko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
pashko prevents Atsutaka from improving his position.
pashko is looking to take a break and control but Atsutaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsutaka is looking to control pashko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atsutaka avoid being mounted?
pashko wants to pass the guard but Atsutaka is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsutaka wants to control but pashko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
pashko is pressing down on Atsutaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atsutaka is holding on for now.
pashko works his way into side control.
Atsutaka is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Atsutaka scores with a three punch combo!
Atsutaka shoots and misses
and pashko counters with a shoot takedown. Atsutaka fights it but they end up in guard.
pashko is fighting to break Atsutaka's control of his arms but Atsutaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
pashko wants to pass the guard but Atsutaka is keeping the position.
Atsutaka can't keep his opponent in guard - pashko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pashko is pressing down on Atsutaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atsutaka is holding on for now.
pashko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
pashko wants to free his trapped foot but Atsutaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
pashko is keen to just control but Atsutaka is a slippery customer.
pashko is thwarting Atsutaka's attempts to control the position.
pashko passes to side control.
pashko decides to stand back up.
pashko looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Atsutaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atsutaka misses with a takedown
and pashko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atsutaka has his hands clasped together around pashko's back. He's all about the action.
pashko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
pashko is pressing down on Atsutaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atsutaka is holding on for now.
Atsutaka is trying to maintain the position but pashko is very close to passing his half guard.
pashko trying to control the action but Atsutaka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pashko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atsutaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Atsutaka is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsutaka.
Atsutaka clinches.
Atsutaka prevents the takedown attempt.
pashko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atsutaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atsutaka connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
thomas pashko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Atsutaka instigates a clinch.
Atsutaka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
pashko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atsutaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atsutaka's back!
pashko wants to control the position but Atsutaka frees himself and scrambles - pashko manages to regain control in side control.
pashko stands up.
Atsutaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atsutaka with a poor takedown
and pashko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Atsutaka's guard now.
pashko is pushing down on Atsutaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atsutaka is fighting to maintain full guard but pashko has managed to sneak the leg through.
pashko is breathing heavily.
Atsutaka controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pashko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atsutaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Atsutaka tries to roll over but pashko keeps him under control.
pashko passes to side control.
pashko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atsutaka, who protects the arm well.
pashko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atsutaka keeps working.
pashko working away.
pashko trying to control the action but Atsutaka is working from the bottom.
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.
Atsutaka tries to improve position but can't.
Atsutaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
pashko won't allow Atsutaka to pass to mount.
pashko is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Atsutaka throws a nice head kick!
Atsutaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and pashko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atsutaka wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pashko trying to pass the guard but Atsutaka defending well.
Atsutaka is trying to stand back up but pashko is controlling him
pashko is working for a submission of some sort.
Atsutaka won't allow pashko to pass to mount.
Atsutaka wants to control but pashko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atsutaka is trying is best to control the position here.
pashko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
pashko wants to take Atsutaka's back but he can't do it this time.
Atsutaka tries to lock up and control but pashko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
pashko wants to take Atsutaka's back here but Atsutaka is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
pashko trying to control but Atsutaka is having none of it.
Atsutaka wants to control but pashko is having none of it.
thomas pashko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atsutaka is trying to escape the mount but pashko keeps good control and instead manages to take Atsutaka's back.
Atsutaka wants to control his opponent's hands but pashko gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
thomas pashko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Atsutaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
pashko trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsutaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsutaka wants to sweep here but pashko controlling him for the moment.
Atsutaka throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsutaka wants to stand and escape but pashko is having none of it.
pashko wants to pass the guard but Atsutaka is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
pashko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
pashko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsutaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Atsutaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Atsutaka moves in looking to clinch but pashko pushes him off.
pashko with a poor takedown
and Atsutaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiroshi Atsutaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atsutaka misses with a two punch combination.
pashko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atsutaka as he avoids it easily.
Atsutaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and pashko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atsutaka's guard.
pashko passes Atsutaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
pashko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsutaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atsutaka is working hard here to advance position.
Atsutaka tries to hold on but pashko pushes him away.
pashko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
pashko mounts Atsutaka! Really nice guard pass there!
Atsutaka tries to hold on but pashko pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pashko throwing strikes here but Atsutaka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Atsutaka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from pashko.
pashko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Atsutaka turns into him and now he's in pashko's guard.
pashko wants to sweep here but Atsutaka controlling him for the moment.
Atsutaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
thomas pashko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atsutaka wants to pass the guard but pashko is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsutaka trying to control the position from guard on top but pashko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsutaka tries to free his leg and advance position but pashko is retaining full guard.
pashko pulls Atsutaka in to control the position.
Let's hope that pashko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Atsutaka trying to control but pashko is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Atsutaka works over pashko's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiroshi Atsutaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
pashko misses with a takedown attempt - Atsutaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
thomas pashko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got pashko 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 Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... thomas pashko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Tolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Tolander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Tolander!
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, Charles Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolander throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Tolander lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Charles Henderson has been cut.
Henderson forces Tolander back against the cage and clinches.
Tolander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tolander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tolander has double underhooks.
Tolander pulls guard effortlessly.
Tolander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tolander has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Tolander slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henderson!
Tolander throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Tolander parries the strikes from Henderson easily there. Henderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tolander to escape.
Tolander looking for a sweep but Henderson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Henderson looking to control but Tolander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tolander holds on for dear life, controlling Henderson's posture momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tolander tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Tolander is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
Tolander can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolander is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson tries to control but Tolander wriggling away.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Tolander sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tolander with the active half guard here but Henderson passes nicely into side control.
Henderson trying to control the position but Tolander is working away.
That's four 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.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tolander is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Henderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tolander tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
Henderson trying to control but Tolander is having none of it.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tolander defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tolander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Henderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tolander swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Tolander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Tolander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Tolander as Henderson shoots in.
Ben Tolander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolander circles away.
Tolander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tolander is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben Tolander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Henderson.
Tolander misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Tolander backing up. Tolander nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Charles Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Tolander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tolander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tolander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tolander.
Tolander jumps guard.
Tolander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolander drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Tolander off! Tolander jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Tolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderson's guard.
Tolander wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tolander!
Henderson looking to control but Tolander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tolander wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson content just to control the position here.
Tolander working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tolander squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Henderson content just to control the position here.
Henderson trying to control but Tolander is having none of it.
Henderson goes for an armbar but Tolander turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tolander.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tolander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tolander is looking to clinch.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tolander pulls guard successfully.
Tolander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Tolander keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tolander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolander tries to strike from the bottom.
Tolander being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Tolander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Tolander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tolander fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolander tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tolander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tolander tries to clinch up.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and Tolander counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pressing down on Tolander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henderson pushes Tolander off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tolander misses with a head kick.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Tolander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ben Tolander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Henderson.
Tolander manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolander is keeping the position for now.
Tolander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Tolander keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson stands and steps away. Tolander gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Tolander gets a clinch.
Tolander controlling the action here for a moment.
Tolander working Henderson over with knees to the body.
Tolander pulls guard.
Tolander looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolander, not yet.
Henderson looking to sit in guard and control but Tolander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tolander won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Tolander tries to pass.
Charles Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tolander slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tolander controlling the position.
Tolander trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Tolander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tolander 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 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Tolander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ron mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think mexico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I want war. Stiltzkin has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Rumple Stiltzkin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 New York, ron mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rumple Stiltzkin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Stiltzkin. No joy for mexico on that attempt.
Stiltzkin stuffs the takedown attempt from mexico. mexico gets slowly back to his feet.
mexico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stiltzkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ron mexico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiltzkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stiltzkin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. mexico did well to prevent Stiltzkin getting side control.
mexico moves into full guard.
Stiltzkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
mexico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stiltzkin!
Stiltzkin is desperately trying to improve his position but mexico has a good base and remains in mount.
Stiltzkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin wants to control but mexico is keeping busy.
mexico prevents Stiltzkin from improving his position.
mexico is nestled in close to Stiltzkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stiltzkin tries to get to full guard but mexico has control of the leg.
Stiltzkin wants to control but mexico is keeping busy.
mexico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stiltzkin wants to control but mexico is keeping busy.
Stiltzkin is positioning himself well to prevent mexico advancing to mount.
Stiltzkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stiltzkin trying to control but mexico postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stiltzkin won't allow mexico to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
mexico shoots and misses
and Stiltzkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in mexico's guard.
mexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stiltzkin wants to pass the guard but mexico is keeping the position.
mexico wants to sweep but no luck.
mexico working a defensive guard but Stiltzkin manages to pass into side control anyway.
mexico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stiltzkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
mexico is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stiltzkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mexico wants to get back to full guard.
mexico gets full guard.
mexico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stiltzkin throwing strikes but missing.
Stiltzkin won't allow mexico to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
mexico working a defensive guard here.
mexico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mexico working a defensive guard here.
Stiltzkin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mexico is on top in guard.
Stiltzkin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for mexico!
mexico tries to hold on but Stiltzkin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
mexico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stiltzkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
mexico 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.
mexico has momentary wrist control but Stiltzkin slips an elbow through the middle.
mexico is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stiltzkin is controlling him.
mexico trying to keep a closed guard but Stiltzkin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mexico wants to control the position but Stiltzkin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
mexico slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
mexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stiltzkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
mexico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stiltzkin passes mexico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
mexico is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
mexico throws a shot from downtown. Stiltzkin moves away and avoids it.
mexico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stiltzkin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mexico wants to get back to full guard.
Stiltzkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but mexico keeps working.
Stiltzkin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rumple Stiltzkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stiltzkin thows a huge punch but mexico dodges it nicely.
mexico is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
mexico is looking to improve his position.
Stiltzkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
mexico tries to roll over but Stiltzkin keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mexico fails with the takedown
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stiltzkin postures up.
Stiltzkin forces his way into half guard.
mexico wants to get back to full guard but Stiltzkin has mounted him!
mexico is bucking up trying to escape but Stiltzkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stiltzkin lands a big elbow.
Stiltzkin working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
mexico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stiltzkin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for mexico!
mexico tries to hold on but Stiltzkin postures up.
mexico is working to get back to half guard.
mexico tries to hold on but Stiltzkin postures up.
mexico is in all sorts of trouble here.
mexico sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stiltzkin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mexico is looking to control Stiltzkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can mexico avoid being mounted?
Stiltzkin lands with a punch from half guard.
mexico wants to control but Stiltzkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
mexico is staying active underneath Stiltzkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
mexico wants to control but Stiltzkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
mexico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiltzkin misses with a takedown
and mexico counters with a single leg into guard. Stiltzkin didn't expect that.
mexico wants to pass the guard but Stiltzkin is keeping the position.
Stiltzkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stiltzkin 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.
Stiltzkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stiltzkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stiltzkin controls mexico momentarily but mexico frees himself.
mexico is fighting to break Stiltzkin's control of his arms but Stiltzkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stiltzkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ron mexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from mexico misses its intended target.
Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stiltzkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
mexico is trying desperately to improve position.
Stiltzkin tries to control but mexico wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
mexico is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiltzkin avoids the attempt from mexico to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to ron mexico.
Well Stiltzkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumple Stiltzkin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Oakenhorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cus Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oakenhorse comes to the cage accompanied by TechnoViking - TechnoVikiing. 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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266 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Oakenhorse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakenhorse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oakenhorse.
Oakenhorse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oakenhorse goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oakenhorse but great work by Jr.
Oakenhorse is looking for a sweep.
Oakenhorse manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr wants to stand up but Oakenhorse has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Oakenhorse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oakenhorse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Jr seems content to control.
Oakenhorse is in trouble now - Jr has advanced to mount!
Oakenhorse tries to hold on but Jr pushes him away.
Oakenhorse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jr content just to control the position here.
Oakenhorse is looking to improve his position but Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Oakenhorse is working hard here to advance position.
Jr controlling from mount.
Oakenhorse is looking to improve his position but Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oakenhorse wants to hold on but Jr pushes him away.
Oakenhorse is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oakenhorse sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Oakenhorse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The crowd cheers as Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oakenhorse doesn't seem phased though.
Jr looks to land a left hand but Oakenhorse moved out of range nicely.
Oakenhorse closes the distance and clinches.
Oakenhorse goes for a takedown attempt but Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oakenhorse is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jr. That snapped Oakenhorse's head back.
Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cus Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oakenhorse circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Oakenhorse.
Jr tries to bum rush Oakenhorse with a series of wild strikes but Oakenhorse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oakenhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jr.
Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oakenhorse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oakenhorse moves into range and clinches up with Jr.
Oakenhorse lands a nice shot to the body.
Oakenhorse misses with a punch to the body.
Oakenhorse tries for a takedown but Jr manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakenhorse jumps guard but Jr stands there with Oakenhorse around his waist. Oakenhorse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Oakenhorse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oakenhorse wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Oakenhorse.
Jr is trying to break the clinch but Oakenhorse is controlling him.
Oakenhorse scores with a shoulder strike.
Oakenhorse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oakenhorse tries a body shot but Jr blocks it.
Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Oakenhorse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Oakenhorse has Jr pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Oakenhorse.
Oakenhorse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jr.
Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oakenhorse digs a right hand into Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jr's gas tank.
Jr tries to break free but Oakenhorse pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Oakenhorse.
Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Oakenhorse won't allow it.
Oakenhorse is working Jr over against the cage.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Oakenhorse tightens his grip and picks Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Jr manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oakenhorse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oakenhorse postures up in Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jr blocks it.
Oakenhorse looking to pass the guard.
Oakenhorse trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakenhorse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oakenhorse throwing strikes from guard but Jr blocks nicely.
Oakenhorse trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oakenhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jr.
Oakenhorse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oakenhorse is looking to take a break and control but Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oakenhorse sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oakenhorse with the ground and pound but Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cus Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oakenhorse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jr.
Jr takes a swing at Oakenhorse's ribcage but misses.
Oakenhorse drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oakenhorse won't allow Jr to get back to his feet.
Jr keeping full guard, as Oakenhorse tries to pass.
Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jr, not yet.
Oakenhorse 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.
Oakenhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakenhorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oakenhorse advances position into side control!
Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oakenhorse.
Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oakenhorse wants to control but Jr is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakenhorse with the ground and pound but Jr regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Oakenhorse thows a huge punch but Jr dodges it nicely.
Oakenhorse is trying to control. Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jr gets back to full guard.
Oakenhorse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oakenhorse has Jr in his guard.
Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Oakenhorse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakenhorse trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jr is looking to stand up but Oakenhorse won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oakenhorse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oakenhorse has his foot on Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Oakenhorse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oakenhorse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr loads up on a big right hand but Oakenhorse slips the punch.
Oakenhorse clinches up against the cage.
Oakenhorse lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Oakenhorse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oakenhorse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Oakenhorse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gloves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TNT by ACDC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Gloves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloves looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Gloves sees coming a mile off.
Gloves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gloves throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gloves moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Gloves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gloves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gloves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gloves wants to take a breather but Rogers manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gloves.
Gloves slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to roll over but Gloves keeps him under control.
Rogers is not content to let Gloves control the position.
Gloves prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gloves connects with a crisp jab.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Gloves counters by clinching up.
Gloves stalling against the cage.
Rogers wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike from Gloves.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gloves gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
Gloves tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Gloves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gloves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gloves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gloves tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Gloves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gloves lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers looks gassed!
Gloves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gloves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gloves lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Gloves lands a jab-cross combination.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Gloves circles away easily
and Gloves counters with a takedown into side control.
Buster Gloves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gloves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
Gloves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gloves's best efforts.
Gloves trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gloves stands up and beckons Rogers to join him on the feet.
Gloves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gloves lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gloves defends well.
Gloves works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Gloves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Gloves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Gloves checks it.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Gloves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gloves to counter with a crisp jab.
Gloves's corner calls for a 1-2. Gloves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gloves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Gloves gets the takedown into side control.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
Gloves trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves lands an elbow.
Gloves landing a few strikes.
Rogers is looking to regain half guard here but Gloves keeps moving and retains side control.
Gloves controlling the position from side mount.
Gloves advances nicely into full mount.
Gloves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gloves connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers taking shots to the head.
Rogers is still in real trouble! Can Gloves finish him?
Gloves has control of Rogers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rogers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gloves landing shots from mount.
Gloves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to hold on to Gloves's head to control him but Gloves postures up.
Gloves wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers is pressing down on Gloves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers has momentary wrist control but Gloves slips an elbow through the middle.
Gloves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gloves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogers's head.
Gloves passes into half guard.
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Gloves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Buster Gloves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Gloves is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gloves is working away from the top position though.
Gloves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Gloves dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gloves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gloves sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gloves closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Gloves.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gloves prevents it.
Rogers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gloves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buster Gloves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gloves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gloves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Gloves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gloves lands a body shot.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gloves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gloves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Gloves.
Gloves taking a breather.
Gloves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Gloves is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogers gets an underhook and turns Gloves into the cage.
Gloves breaks the clinch.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Gloves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gloves lands a head shot.
Gloves catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buster Gloves is winning the standup battle so far.
Gloves lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gloves has Rogers pushed against the cage.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gloves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves stalling in the clinch.
Gloves trying to land knees to the body.
Gloves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gloves pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buster Gloves.
Gloves cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Gloves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gloves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to de liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers scores with a takedown into Gloves's guard.
Gloves 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogersis looking to pass into half guard but Gloves pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gloves is in guard.
Gloves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gloves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gloves wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Gloves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gloves.
Gloves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Gloves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gloves controls the pace.
Gloves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloves defends it easily.
Gloves pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Gloves clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gloves is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Gloves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gloves lands a body shot.
Gloves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gloves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gloves lands a jab.
Gloves lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rogers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves scores with a shot to the body.
Gloves moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Gloves pushes Rogers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gloves manages to break the clinch.
Gloves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gloves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gloves controlling from the full mount.
Rogers working to try and regain half guard.
Gloves is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gloves extends the arm and Rogers is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Gloves!
Buster Gloves retains his middleweight title!
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