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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Macgrager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Macgrager!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macgrager.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzpatrick.
No luck for Macgrager with that takedown attempt.
Conor Macgrager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macgrager doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body.
Darryl Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Macgrager.
Macgrager shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macgrager looks winded!
Macgrager with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Fitzpatrick.
Macgrager on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macgrager darts in and clinches Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macgrager is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Macgrager throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macgrager misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgrager looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzpatrick is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Fitzpatrick to work.
Fitzpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Macgrager has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macgrager's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Macgrager's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzpatrick is trying to break free.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Macgrager.
Macgrager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzpatrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Macgrager.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgrager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macgrager should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to break free but Macgrager pushes him back against the cage.
Macgrager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macgrager backwards.
Macgrager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick wants to break free but Macgrager has control.
Fitzpatrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macgrager fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Macgrager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgrager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macgrager backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macgrager backwards.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macgrager is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Macgrager is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Macgrager is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzpatrick seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macgrager.
Macgrager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzpatrick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macgrager up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Macgrager tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzpatrick smiles and moves away.
Macgrager shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to sprawl out of it but Macgrager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Macgrager manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of strikes that have Macgrager backpedaling.
A jab from Fitzpatrick does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macgrager fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Macgrager doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macgrager tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Macgrager is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzpatrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macgrager fails with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darryl Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Macgrager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macgrager takes one to the side of the head.
Macgrager is breathing heavily.
Macgrager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macgrager tries to move into range but Fitzpatrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick tests Macgrager's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macgrager misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macgrager fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with an uppercut that bounces Macgrager off the cage and back into range.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.
Macgrager walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick cracks Macgrager with a good jab.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzpatrick jabs Macgrager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Macgrager throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick scores with a one two! Macgrager had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Macgrager gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macgrager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macgrager moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Macgrager misses with a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzpatrick punishes Macgrager's body with a nice straight punch.
Macgrager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick lands with a cross.
Macgrager is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Fitzpatrick thuds his right hand into Macgrager's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgrager closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Fitzpatrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzpatrick connects with a jab.
Jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Macgrager takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macgrager takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Macgrager on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macgrager fails with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macgrager can do to turn this around?
Macgrager is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick clobbers Macgrager with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fitzpatrick is working the combinations to good effect here.
Macgrager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Macgrager misses
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macgrager misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a series of strikes. Macgrager will be more careful next time no doubt.
Macgrager tries to clinch
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick catches Macgrager with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macgrager tries to clinch there but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Macgrager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macgrager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Fitzpatrick dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzpatrick avoids the head kick by Macgrager.
Fitzpatrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzpatrick. That snapped Macgrager's head back.
Macgrager misses with a head kick.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macgrager looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzpatrick is fending him off so far but Macgrager persists. Nope, Fitzpatrick circles away and we're back to standing.
As Macgrager looks to move away, Fitzpatrick throws a big counter combo but Macgrager just gets out of the way.
Fitzpatrick lands with an overhand left.
Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking hook.
Macgrager is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fitzpatrick is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Macgrager.
Fitzpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy right hand. Macgrager should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick feints a jab promting Macgrager to slip. Fitzpatrick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Macgrager slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macgrager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice combination. Macgrager backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzpatrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Macgrager is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Macgrager gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macgrager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Macgrager gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Macgrager under the eye.
Fitzpatrick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Macgrager back to the cage. Fitzpatrick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Macgrager tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzpatrick as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macgrager doesn't seem bothered though.
Macgrager fails with a takedown attempt.
Darryl Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Macgrager.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macgrager takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macgrager tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick catches Macgrager with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macgrager tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away easily
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Macgrager's ribs.
Fitzpatrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Macgrager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Macgrager's ribs.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot that snaps Macgrager's head back.
Macgrager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzpatrick duly obliges.
Macgrager tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzpatrick stuffs the takedown.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fitzpatrick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Macgrager is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Macgrager takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzpatrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macgrager's hands.
Macgrager throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzpatrick. That snapped Macgrager's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conor Macgrager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macgrager doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Fitzpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzpatrick 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Fitzpatrick!
Post fight, Darryl Fitzpatrick stared into the camera and said 'Stay in your lane, you wanna be! No one can handle these hands! '.
Conor Macgrager spoke after the fight, saying 'I hve to accept it, although is a bitter pill to swallow. I will be back stronger and i promise to never let u guys down again!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Paige is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paige's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rubio under the eye.
Rubio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paige throws out the jab.
Rubio instigates a clinch.
Rubio is struggling to control the position.
Rubio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paige smiles and moves away.
Paige throws a hook to the side of Rubio's head but Rubio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paige throws a shot from downtown. Rubio moves away and avoids it.
Rubio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Diego Rubio has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rubio clinches up against the cage.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubio moves out of range as Paige strikes.
Rubio with the counter takedown but Paige avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rubio.
Rubio staying out of range there.
Rubio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paige definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rubio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paige.
Rubio has closed the distance and engaged Paige in a clinch.
Rubio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mike Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.
Rubio manages to break the clinch.
Rubio defending well as Paige loads up on a big left hand.
Paige misses with a straight right.
Paige slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rubio takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubio manages to break the clinch.
Rubio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paige avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio lands a hook that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Rubio breaks the clinch.
Paige pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Paige misses.
Paige looks to land a right hand but Rubio moved out of range.
Paige misses with an uppercut.
Paige throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Rubio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubio misses with the body kick
and Paige counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Paige misses.
Paige waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubio.
A telegraphed right hand from Paige misses the target.
Rubio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Rubio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rubio moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paige, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubio clinches up against the cage.
Rubio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubio moves away from the strike by Paige.
Paige rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but Paige blocks it.
Rubio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Paige misses.
As Paige backs off Rubio throws a huge counter combo but Paige manages to avoid it all.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rubio or perhaps it was just good defense by Paige, which made it look bad.
As Rubio looks to move away, Paige throws a big counter combo but Rubio just gets out of the way.
Paige is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rubio slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio fails with the takedown.
Paige misses with a straight left.
Rubio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paige.
Rubio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige sizes up Rubio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paige swings widly with a right hand
and Rubio counters with a series of strikes. Paige will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rubio moves out of range as Paige strikes.
Rubio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paige.
Nice sprawl there from Paige as Rubio shoots in.
Paige throws a hook but Rubio avoids it easily.
Paige cracks Rubio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paige throws a right hand that Rubio ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubio also avoids with ease.
A big right from Paige misses.
Rubio forces Paige back against the cage and clinches.
Rubio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Paige will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Rubio'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.
Paige cracks Rubio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rubio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rubio tries to land knees in the clinch but Paige avoids the damage to the body.
Paige's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paige misses with a looping left.
Paige sets himself, and Rubio steps forward looking for the clinch! Paige avoids it this time.
Paige lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubio circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paige.
Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paige.
Paige throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio slips under a jab from Paige.
Paige missing with a left hand there. Rubio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubio flicks out a counter leg kick but Paige steps away.
Rubio has Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige gets underhooks to prevent Rubio's takedown attempt.
Rubio has Paige pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paige manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rubio wants a takedown.
Mike Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.
Rubio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paige up against the cage.
Paige escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paige.
Paige moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paige misses with an uppercut.
Paige's corner calls for a 1-2. Paige obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Paige throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paige swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Paige - just one landing.
Rubio has Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio is working for takedown but Paige is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubio slips under a jab.
As Paige backs off Rubio throws a huge counter combo but Paige manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Paige misses.
Paige misses with a hook.
Rubio moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubio stalling against the cage.
Rubio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paige to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubio takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubio stalls.
Paige breaks the clinch.
Paige is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubio can do to turn this around?
Paige misses the jab.
Paige tries to keep at a distance but Rubio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubio wants to take the fight to the mat but Paige manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio tries to score a body lock takedown but Paige shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rubio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paige just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Rubio takes one to the side of the head.
Paige jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mike Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubio gets a clinch.
Rubio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Paige dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rubio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Paige throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paige misses with a hook.
Rubio clinches up against the cage.
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Paige.
Paige avoids a kick to the body.
Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paige.
Diego Rubio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paige, pushing him back against the cage.
Paige blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paige pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paige, pushing him back against the cage.
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubio clinches up against the cage.
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige misses the jab.
And Rubio tries to counter it with a takedown but Paige pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paige bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Paige. No joy for Rubio on that attempt.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rubio pushes Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio tries to pull guard but Paige forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mike Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.
Rubio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paige bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubio's head backwards.
Paige gets tackled into the cage by Rubio. Rubio maintains the clinch.
Rubio pulls Paige into guard.
Paige trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rubio's guard.
Paige decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rubio, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Paige.
Paige lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paige thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paige connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rubio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paige.
Rubio slips under a jab.
Paige throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
Rubio ducks under a wild hook from Paige.
Rubio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubio leaning against his opponent.
Rubio goes for a takedown attempt but Paige pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rubio moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paige keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paige throwing a counter right hand but Rubio manages to avoid it.
Paige throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
Paige throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubio.
Rubio forces Paige back against the cage and clinches.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paige is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubio is trying to pull guard but Paige turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Rubio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paige finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubio's head.
Paige cracks Rubio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paige lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rubio pushes Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rubio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paige pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rubio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paige prevents it.
Rubio is stalling here.
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paige misses with a hook.
Paige throws a looping overhand right but Rubio ducks down to avoid it.
Diego Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Paige is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paige throws a hook but Rubio blocks it.
Paige connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Paige showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paige, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Paige!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Domino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larith Shun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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191 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Domino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larith Shun!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Domino. That snapped Shun's head back.
Shun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Shun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shun is looking to take a break and control but Domino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shun working away.
Shun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Domino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shun on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Domino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shun just content to control the position.
Shun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Domino parries the strikes from Shun easily there. Shun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Domino to escape.
Domino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Domino being controlled for a moment.
Domino is not content to let Shun control the position.
Domino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shun tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shun lands some shots froms side control.
Shun controls the position.
Shun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shun advances to mount.
Shun controlling the position easily from mount.
Shun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Domino is rocked!
Shun working for a submission but Domino is keeping him at bay.
Shun breaks from Domino's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shun is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Domino has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Domino!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shun looking for a sweep. Not yet Shun, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shun is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Domino frees his head nicely. Oh but Shun has switched to an armbar! Domino is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Larith Shun!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darth Guard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Nedeltsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ned Nedeltsev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Guard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ned Nedeltsev!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nedeltsev instigates a clinch.
Guard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nedeltsev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nedeltsev gets underhooks to prevent Guard's takedown attempt.
Nedeltsev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Guard can't fight it off and eventually Nedeltsev manages to take the fight to the floor. Guard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nedeltsev postures up in Guard's guard and throws a big left but Guard blocks it.
Nedeltsev cracks Guard with a solid left hand.
Nedeltsev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nedeltsev has managed to get both his arms back between Guard's legs - danger averted.
Nedeltsev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nedeltsev stands up over Guard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nedeltsev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nedeltsev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedeltsev trying to control but Guard is working from the bottom.
Guard has his foot on Nedeltsev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nedeltsev works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guard has his feet on Nedeltsev's thighs here. He's pushed Nedeltsev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nedeltsev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darth Guard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dobber Snodgrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard Keenan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dobber Snodgrass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan goes for a double leg but Snodgrass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snodgrass continues to drive forward.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keenan darts in and clinches Snodgrass up against the cage.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snodgrass.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snodgrass.
A short right from Snodgrass.
Keenan looks winded!
Snodgrass misses with a knee strike.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keenan takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snodgrass lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
A short left from Snodgrass.
A left hand lands to the body for Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan is rocked!
A short right from Snodgrass.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Snodgrass finish him?
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snodgrass drops Keenan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Keenan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Keenan to his knees! Snodgrass keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass retains his middleweight title!
Dobber Snodgrass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toole Jr's entrance music is Ring of fire. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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174 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ottis Toole Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius Ii shoots and misses
and Toole Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinicius Ii needs to keep his hands up - Toole Jr had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Vinicius Ii with a poor takedown
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinicius Ii shoots and misses
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinicius Ii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ottis Toole Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii shoots and misses
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toole Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marcus Vinicius Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinicius Ii with a poor takedown
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinicius Ii moves forwards but Toole Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinicius Ii tries for a takedown but Toole Jr circles away easily
and Toole Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Vinicius Ii misses with a takedown attempt
and Toole Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinicius Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Vinicius Ii is rocked!
A lazy left from Toole Jr finds it's target.
Vinicius Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Toole Jr finish him?
Vinicius Ii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toole Jr counters with a huge left! Vinicius Ii is in big trouble! He's backing up but Toole Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vinicius Ii from any more damage. A dominating finish by Toole Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole Jr!
Ottis Toole Jr retains his welterweight title!
Ottis Toole Jr very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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